Career Center

Welcome to the Towson University Career Center! We are here to help educate and empower students and recent alumni with their career planning and implementation. We partner with employers, alumni, faculty and administrators to enhance career opportunities for TU students. Please contact us if you have any questions.

• October is Career Month
It's never too early to prepare for your future. Get ahead of the competition this fall during Career Month! Check out the list of events.

• MCC Grad School 101
Thinking about going to graduate school? Save the date for this must-attend event. Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from 4 - 8 p.m.

• Compass
Compass is a visual personality assessment that matches you to careers in less than five minutes. A fun and quick first step in finding your career direction. Learn more about Compass or try it today!

• What Can I Do with This Major?
Learn about career options related to your major. Note the printable information (PDFs) and the web links. This is a great resource if you're unsure about your major, or if you're thinking about next steps.



• Career Insider
You’ll find in-depth industry guides, employer profiles and rankings, videos, job search and educational information here. (Note: The first time you use this resource, you will need to set up a username and password.) Learn how to navigate Career Insider.

• Going Global

Want to work or intern abroad? Are you an international student looking for a job in the United States? Preparing to study abroad? Find 600,000 worldwide job/internship postings, 35 country career guides, searchable H1B Plus database and more.

• My Next Move

Discover occupations you might enjoy by taking the O*NET Interest Profiler assessment. If you already have an occupation in mind, search by industry or keyword and learn more about it from My Next Move.

• Career Mentor Database

Networking with professionals who are working in the fields that interest you is a great way to discover whether a given career is right for you. The Career Mentor Database is a free networking/career mentoring resource available to TU students through Hire@TU. Connect with a career mentor today!

• The Thriving Tiger Blog
A bi-monthly dose of inspiration and encouragement from TU professionals who care. Courtesy of the Career Center, Academic Advising, the Counseling Center, and the Academic Achievement Center.
 

The Career Center
7800 York Road Building, Suite 206 (map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call to schedule an appointment.
Express Hours: Monday – Thursday, 1 - 3 p.m. (No appointment needed for 15-minute consultation)

Phone: 410-704-2233
Fax: 410-704-3459
E-mail: careercenter@towson.edu