Appointments and Drop-Ins

A student meets with a peer advisor during a drop-in resume review

Drop-In Hours

At the 91原创 Career Center, we understand that your career journey is unique and constantly evolving. To support you every step of the way, we offer undergraduate drop-in consultations with our knowledgeable peer staff. These sessions are designed to provide you with quick, effective guidance - no appointment needed.

Hours

Fall and Spring Semesters:

Drop-ins are held聽Monday through Friday when classes are in session.聽

Summer and Winter Sessions:

No drop-in hours. Please refer to the , "Communicate Your Experience in Writing/Online," or schedule a one-on-one appointment in Handshake for resume assistance.聽

Locations

In person
91原创 Career Center
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716

Virtual
Zoom via the link below

How drop-in consultations can help you:

Your resume is often your first impression on potential employers. Our peer consultants are trained to provide feedback and help you revise your resume to best:

  • Showcase your skills and experiences.
  • Tailor it to specific job postings.
  • Ensure formatting is clear and professional.

Be sure to bring a draft of your resume to your review appointment that our consultants can help you work on!

A well-written cover letter can set you apart from other candidates. During drop-in consultations, you can:

  • Get personalized feedback on your cover letter.
  • Learn how to highlight your achievements and match them to job requirements.
  • Understand the structure and components of a strong cover letter.

In today鈥檚 digital age, a strong LinkedIn profile is essential. Our peer consultants can assist you in:

  • Building a professional and appealing LinkedIn profile.
  • Optimizing your profile to attract recruiters and network effectively.
  • Understanding LinkedIn features to enhance your job search.

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  • Navigate to practice and improve your interview skills and get AI feedback on your resume.
  • Access Career and Life Design resources.
  • Get general information about the Career Center鈥檚 services, events and programs.

Appointments with Career Center Staff

Guidance for Your Career Path

For students who are moving through or have completed a Canvas module and need additional assistance or who need more personalized assistance, we offer one-on-one meetings with our experienced 91原创 Career Center staff to provide guidance tailored to your specific needs. These individual sessions are designed to help you navigate your career journey, whether you鈥檙e exploring options, preparing for internships and jobs or seeking advice on specific career and Life Design pathways.

Student-athletes聽can schedule an appointment with the Associate Director, Career Readiness in聽Student Services for Athletes.

Graduate students can request聽career coaching with an Assistant Dean for Graduate Professional Development.

Topical Areas of Focus

Appointments are categorized in the same way as our Canvas site to make it easier to get the type of support you need. We also have affinity-based appointments available (student-athletes, international students, etc.) 聽Lerner students will also find access to Lerner Career Services staff.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

To schedule a one-on-one meeting with a 91原创 Career Center staff member, please visit the Handshake platform.

Sessions are available in person at 401 Academy Street or virtual via Zoom.

  1. Log into Handshake using your 91原创 username and password.
  2. Click 鈥淐areer Center鈥 located on the homepage.
  3. Click the 鈥淎ppointments" tab.
  4. Click 鈥淪chedule a New Appointment.鈥
  5. Under 鈥淐hoose a Category鈥 select the appointment path that interests you OR select 鈥淚mmediate Need/Other.鈥
  6. Under 鈥淎ppointment Type鈥 select the most relevant option to you.
  7. Select the desired appointment date and time.
  8. Select from the available 鈥淎ppointment Medium" options. Share the purpose of the appointment and provide your phone number.
  9. Review and verify appointment details.
  10. Click on the green "Request" box. You will receive an appointment confirmation email.

Peer Career Consultants

Peer Consultants: Life Design & Career Integration

Liz Abad

Expected Graduation Year: 2027

Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Legal Studies

Career Interest(s): Law, Politics, and Law Enforcement

Other Campus Involvement/Positions: 91原创 World Scholar, Resident Assistant (RA)

Anthony Buhr

Expected Graduation Year: 2026

Major: Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
Minor: Public Policy, 4+1 Environmental Education Graduate Student

Career Interest(s): Environmental Education, Wildlife

Other Campus Involvement/Positions: President of Alpha Zeta, Member of the Wildlife Society

Melanie Collier

Expected Graduation Year: 2027

Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Legal Studies

Career Interest(s): Law, Politics

Other Campus Involvement/Positions: Women in Law and Politics, Sociology and Criminal Justice Club

Brandon Schweitzer

Expected Graduation Year: 2027

Major: Finance
Minor: Financial Technologies (FinTech)

Career Interest(s): Wealth Management and Financial Planning

Other Campus Involvement/Positions: President of Charitable Grants Committee & Industrials Analyst of the Blue Hen Investment Club, Case Competition Team Lead of the Delaware Consulting Club, Member of the Private Markets Club, Member of Alpha Kappa Psi, Member of the Music Production Club

Jelaiyah Thompkins

Expected Graduation Year: 2027

Major:聽Environmental Science with Marine Science Concentration
Minor: Environmental & Energy Policy

Career Interest(s): Research in environmental sustainability and marine conservation

Other Campus Involvement/Positions: Treasurer of Sisters on the Move, RSO Internal Chair on 91原创ance Dance Marathon, Executive board member on Impact Dance company

Student Assistants

Career Events & Experiences Team

Lydia Mencer

Expected Graduation Year: 2027

Major: Management and Marketing
Minor: Event Management

Career Interest(s): Music Business Management and Event Coordination

Other Campus Involvement/Positions: Ticketer & Usher for 91原创 Music Department, Social and events co-chair Delta Sigma Pi, Member of Women in Business, Member of Blue Hen Marketing Club, Member of Delaware Repertory Dance Club, Member of Lutheran Campus Ministry

Career Connections & Experiences Team

Giovanna Rivera

Expected Graduation Year: 2028

Major:聽Materials Science and Engineering

Career Interest(s): Engineering, Science and Makeup

Other Campus Involvement/Positions: Member of Kappa Alpha Theta