Students and Alumni
Explore. Prepare. Connect.
From your first step on campus until you cross the graduation stage, your success is our number one priority. Thinking about life after Lipscomb while you’re buried in books may seem stressful, but we’re here to guide you through the process—from exploring your career options, preparing for life after graduation and making connections in your chosen field.
Explore: Learn about yourself.
Some freshman know exactly what they will do after graduation. Many will change majors along the way. Others still may have no idea what their futures hold. The great thing about college is the opportunity to explore and learn about yourself. We can help you discover your passion, determine the best major to fit your interests, find an internship, and get involved on campus and in the community. It’s often the experiences that shape your future—let us help you find your way.
Prepare: Plan for life after graduation.
You’re ready to graduate. Congratulations! We know you’re a catch, but are you ready to convince an employer that you’re the best fit for your dream job? Let us help you write a resume, develop cover letters that shine and practice effective interviewing skills, so you can knock their socks off.
Connect: Build your network.
A degree and a well-written resume aren’t enough anymore—it’s the relationships you build along the way. You could find a mentor, develop contacts (and experience) through informational interviews or build your professional network at recruiting events. We can connect you in many ways and put you on the path to a rewarding career.
You’ll always be a Bison.
Just because you’ve graduated doesn’t mean you must do it alone. Whether you’re a recent alumnus or have been working a while, we offer many services if you find yourself in career transition—from resume preparation, job search strategy, networking and continued professional development. A few of the resources we offer:
- Browse job postings on Bison JobTrax, Lipscomb's online job board.
- Visit our office to speak with a career counselor. Call 615-966-1792 to set up an appointment.
- Remember, taking charge of your career planning and being prepared is a key to success. Let us know how we can help.
At Career Development, we're here to help Lipscomb alumni looking for a full-time job, an internship or anything in between. Now that Lipscomb is part of Handshake, the nation’s fastest growing university job board, you can connect yourself with area employers seeking to fill jobs in all experience levels. Best of all, it’s free.
Alumni that need an account should request an account at lipscomb.joinhandshake.com. Current students can login using their Lipscomb username and password at lipscomb.joinhandshake.com/login. Questions? Email careerdevelopment@lipscomb.edu.
Typical jobs include:
- Part-time jobs, on campus and off campus
- Personal jobs such as babysitting, elderly care, yard work
- Internships - for credit, paid and unpaid
- Full time jobs, both local and out-of-state
Personal and Career Exploration
1 hr, Wednesday at 2pm
Spring 2019 CRN: 21122
This course is designed for Freshman and Sophomore students that are deciding on a major.
You will benefit from this course if you:
1) Are unsure of your academic major and want to change
2) Want to explore all career options
3) Are in a broad Liberal Arts major and want to narrow your career focus
In this class, you will assess personality, values, and interests, research career options and create a career plan for their time at Lipscomb. This course is taught by Allison West, Assistant Director of Career Development, who is a tenured staff of the Career Center and has a background in counseling.
Professional Advantages
1hr, Wednesday at 2pm
Spring 2019 CRN: 21123
This course is designed to equip Liberal Arts and Science majors with the necessary skills to be successful in their job search and transition to professional life. The 16-week course meets one time a week and will focus on self-assessment, professional communication, effective networking and mentorship, job search strategies, and transition to professional life.
This will be one of the most practical classes you’ll take in college. If you are unsure of what life after college will look like or if you’re not planning to enroll into graduate school, this is a class for you.
It is taught by Monica Wentworth, Director of Career Development who has ten years of experience helping graduates launch into their professional field.
Are You Participating in an Internship for Academic Credit?
Then you MUST attend an internship orientation.
Sign up for an internship orientation at myLipscomb>Resources>Career Development
What to expect:
This is the only class meeting of the internship, so come prepared for class with pen and paper.
Orientations will focus on the academic requirements as as student, employer requirements, professionalism, workplace behavior and how your strengths may be utilized. The orientation will last about 30 minutes, and you will need to attend all parts to receive the override to register for the class.
What to bring:
Know your Top 5 Strengths from StrengthsQuest. If you do not know your strengths, the Career Development Center can request the results for you.
Bring the description of your internship.
What to review:
Before your internship orientation, review the academic credit guidelines for internships below.
For interns receiving academic credit, the internship duration should coincide as closely as possible to the semester in which the student is receiving credit.
FALL: mid August through early December
SPRING: January through early May
SUMMER: June through end of July
Any intern seeking academic credit must meet the total number of required hours that coincide with the amount of academic credit they seek.
1 Academic Credit = 10 hours for 13 weeks (for Fall & Spring interns), 130 hours (for Summer interns)
2 Academic Credits = 12 hours for 13 weeks (for Fall & Spring interns), 156 hours (for Summer interns)
3 Academic Credits = 15 hours for 13 weeks (for Fall & Spring interns), 195 hours (for Summer interns)
Next Steps:
It is recommended that your faculty member have already approved your internship for credit. If not, this will be your first step. After the orientation, you will have an override and may then register for the class.
Remember, to receive credit for completing the internship, you will need to register for the class. Retroactive credit is not available, so you will receive credit during the semester that the internship was completed.