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College is a time of training. Ultimately, the goal is a worthwhile and
rewarding career after graduation. The Career Services Office is dedicated
to serving Gardner-Webb students and alumni with an emphasis on two fundamental
roles: aiding in career exploration and self-discovery, and providing
a myriad or resources to aid in the job search process.
MISSION:
The mission of the Office of Career Services is to enhance career opportunities
for Gardner-Webb students and alumni by maintaining partnerships between
employers, graduate and professional schools and the university, thereby
providing more opportunities for employment, further study, and career
advancement.
PURPOSE:
The central purpose of Career Services is to help students prepare for
academic and career success. Undergraduate and Graduate students are assisted
with career assessment, values clarification, and occupational data to
help them make informed choices of academic majors. Students are also
provided opportunities for experiential learning (internships) and discovering
the relationship of skills acquired to the broader work world. Career
Services helps prepare Gardner-Webb University graduates to be successful
candidates by helping them translate their academic and co-curricular
experiences into successful job campaigns or graduate school applications.
CODE OF ETHICS:
The Career Services Office adheres to the code of ethics of the National
Association of Colleges and Employers and operates within a Christian
perspective. All services provided are confidential and no information
will be given to others without the consent of the individual.
SERVICES:
Specific services include: a computerized career exploration program,
SIGI Plus; an interest inventory, the Strong Interest Inventor, the MBTI;
a web resume registration, internship resources; workshops on a wide range
of topics from choosing an academic major to job search strategies; a
career resource library; job listings for both part-time and full-time,
including internships; annual events such as Career Fairs, The Metrolina
Career Fair, Teacher Education Career Fair, Nursing Career Fair, Internship-Summer
Job Fair, and Graduate School Day; and a website on the World Wide Web
with a directory of helpful career and employment sites.
LOCATION:
Career Services is located on the Boiling Springs campus, the main University
campus, in the Washburn Hall, open 8am-5pm Monday-Friday for students
that have questions about resumes, job searching, cover letters, and more.
Currently enrolled GWU students and GWU Alumni are eligible for all
services.
Students taking GWU classes at distant locations or on the web also are
eligible for all services. They may visit the GWU campus offices, access
our web services, and contact our staff by telephone and email.
For questions, call Career Services at 704-406-3815 and
ask for Holly Sweat, Director.
Gardner-Webb University; Graduate
School of Business; Campus Box 5168; Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
USA (704) 406-4489 or (800) 457-4622.
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