Alumni Career Services
Career development is a life-long process! We strive to give all our current and past students the best career opportunities. Self-discovery, meaningful experiences, exploring your career, and making crucial career decisions will all be a part of your career development process and we want to be there with you along the way.
Resources for You
As a graduate of Bushnell University, your ongoing success matters to us. Feel free to use the resources provided here and contact us with any questions you may have so we can support you along your career development process.
We encourage you to use these resources as they can help you in the decision-making process of a career change, life transition, or reentering the workforce. We will help you with the following:
- Strengths Assessments
- Resume
- Cover letters
- Handshake
- Job Interviews
For more information email Whitney Shoun, M.S. or call (541)-684-7289.
Handshake
We invite alumni to create a profile in Handshake. The Handshake platform allows you to access jobs nationwide, so whether you are looking for an entry-level position as a recent graduate or a full-time experienced professional position 10 years out, you can search for opportunities here. For alumni with active Bushnell email addresses:
- Feel free to access Handshake straight through My.Bushnell.edu! Look under the Career Development tab on the left for a link that will send you directly to Handshake as an alumnus of ours.
- Otherwise, please fill out this short form and we’ll create an account for you
LinkedIn is a great way for alumni to connect with employers and other alumni. This business and employment-focused social media platform is a great way to build your network and connect with people in your field of study and career!
For help or more information on the social media platform, give us a call at 541-684-7201.
Hire a Beacon
Here are a few ways you can give back to Bushnell University:
- Recruit/Hire interns and recent grads for your team! Visit the Employers & Recruiters page for more details.
- Post jobs, internships, or volunteer opportunities!
- Host company tours or job shadows!
- Participate as a guest speaker or volunteer in events throughout the year!
- Serve as a resource for informational interviews and networking contact!
- Sponsor an event or program to raise awareness of your company!
If you’d like to contribute to Career Development in any of these ways, please contact us by phone at 541-684-7289 or by e-mail.