Career Center Resources

Looking for some information, but not interested in scheduling a one-on-one appointment? We have one to two-page handouts available that cover the following topics: 

• Applying to Graduate School
• Career Fair Prep 
• Cover Letters
• Crafting an Elevator Pitch
• Federal Applications and Resumes
• Handshake Help 
• Internship Search
• Interview Checklist
• Interviewing 101
• LinkedIn
• Negotiating Your Salary
• Networking
• Professional Dress
• Professional Email Etiquette
• Resume Rights & Wrongs 

You can find these handouts under the Career Center Resources section of Handshake or by emailing us at careerservices@sanmingzhi.net. 

Every year, Career Services hosts a total of 35+ events including workshops and Career Fairs. 

Career Fairs

Career Services organizes three on-campus Career Fairs annually. In both the Fall and Spring semesters, we host an all-majors Career Fair, showcasing more than 55 diverse employers to ensure representation across all academic disciplines.  Additionally, every Fall, we host the TU and OCCJE Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Internship and Career Fair, which focuses on employers and opportunities in these fields. These events are open to all students and alumni. Leading up to the Career Fairs, we offer Career Fair Prep Workshops and resume printing for current students. 

Etiquette Event

Our largest event outside of Career Fairs is the annual Etiquette Event, held in the Spring semester. Each year, we change the theme to keep it exciting and relevant, covering topics such as formal dining etiquette, interviewing etiquette, networking etiquette and more. This event is highly popular and reaches student capacity every year. 

Workshops 

We offer a variety of workshops, with topics changing annually to reflect student interest, best practices and job market trends. Past topics have included: 

• Resume Review 
• Internship Search 
• Internship Search for International Students
• ChatGPT + Your Job Search
• Job Search Workshop: Senior Edition
• Ask an Expert 
• Total Job Deconstruction
• Career Planning
• Career Fair Prep 

In addition to on-campus and virtual workshops, we also organize employer site visits where students spend several hours at a company to learn about its culture and career opportunities, enhancing their social capital.

For a full list of our events and to register, visit Handshake’s Events tab or email us for more information.

Focus 2 is an online resource intended to guide students in their major and career decisions through detailed reports of thorough self-assessment tools. Discover and explore majors and occupations that match your personal attributes including your work interests, values, personality, leisure and skills. 

To register for an account or to log in, visit http://www.focus2career.com/Portal/Login.cfm?SID=1670. 

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Handshake is the #1 way college students find jobs. You can access Handshake by visiting tiffin.joinhandshake.com and logging in using your @sanmingzhi.net email address and password. 

Jobs and Internships 

During the 2022-2023 academic year, Handshake featured postings from over 2,500 employers, totaling 38,500 jobs and internships– and this number continues to grow! Employers interested in posting opportunities with Tiffin University students must request access and receive approval from Career Services – that means employers who are posting to TU’s Handshake account are looking to hire Dragons for their open roles! 

On-Campus Jobs

We encourage all on-campus departments to post their on-campus positions to Handshake. Most on-campus positions are posted in the weeks leading up to the Fall and Spring semesters, but we recommend checking the site regularly and setting up email notifications to stay informed about new postings. 

Career Center 

The Career Center tab on Handshake offers a range of valuable resources and services. Here you can schedule appointments with the Office of Career Services staff, access one-page handouts under Resources and find a list of all of our events and employers in our special employer collections.

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Starting in Spring 2025, Tiffin University students will gain access to TeamWorkU through TeamWork Online, a platform tailored for connecting candidates with sports-related opportunities. TeamWorkU offers a unique program that facilitates connections with sports industry employers through features such as mock interviews, special badging, online business cards and more. To prepare for the TeamWorkU launch, we recommend creating and completing your TeamWork Online profile in advance. For more information, email careerservices@sanmingzhi.net.