Students and Alumni
The links on the left will provide you with all the services our state-of-the-art Career Development Center has to offer. If you still have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at (570) 674-6409.
Where Are Our Graduates Going?
Careers, Majors and Job Searching
Explore Career Options:
Handshake is Misericordia University's newest career management platform. Students can search for full-time and part-time jobs, internships, externships and general career information, all in one place.
Search nursing and healthcare jobs all in one place. Updated daily!
Other great resources:
- O*NET Online
- Occupational Outlook Handbook Online
- Occupational Projections
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Salary Negotiation - Salary.com
- College Grad Job Hunter
- Jobstr
- ZipRecruiter
Local and Regional Jobs
JobGateway - Sponsored by PA CareerLink - Jobs located throughout the State of Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre Chamber - For resources in the Wilkes-Barre area. To search for local jobs, check out their jobsite.
Scranton Chamber - For resources in the Scranton area including a list of local business sorted by type and their websites.
Pa-educator.net-Simplifies the job search by giving applicants the ability to create one online application that participating school districts throughout Pennsylvania are eligible to access when filling job openings
Graduate School
Graduate & Professional School Resources
The Insalaco Center for Career Development can help you prepare for this important step in your academic career of applying to graduate or professional school. A number of useful resources are available on campus in our career library and online for individuals considering applying to graduate or professional school.
Call 570-674-6409 to schedule an appointment to:
- Discuss career goals and objectives.
- Research and obtain more information about specific programs of interest.
- Identify and discuss other factors that might help to determine where to apply, such as size of the institution, geographic location, student life, financial aid, etc.
- Determine if an entrance exam is required for admission and review available test locations, dates and times.
- Schedule a free practice test on campus.
- Review personal statements, resumes, and related materials to ensure goals and experiences are well represented within the application.
- Prepare for a graduate school interview.
You have worked hard to get this far and the ICCD is here to assist you in your academic quest for a graduate or professional degree.
Online Resources:
Guaranteed Placement Program
Established in 1999, the GPP integrates classroom instruction, experiential education, service leadership, and career focused workshops. The program is designed to prepare students looking to enter the workforce or graduate school after graduation and is facilitated through workshops and individual appointments. The GPP is structured developmentally for all class levels with each year building on the next; students fulfill basic career development requirements in their freshman and sophomore years. Junior year they get a glimpse of financial fitness and professional etiquette. In their final semesters, program requirements increase as students begin to focus on skills appropriate to the job search and job interviewing such as: resume and cover letter refinement; interview skills and completing a half-hour mock interview with a 'real' employer, attending a job fair, and of course, conducting an effective job search.
Our Guarantee states that if any student, who fully participates in our program for all four years of their college experience, does not receive a job offer or is not accepted into graduate/professional school within six months of graduation, the University provides that student a paid internship* in their chosen field.
For more detailed information on the Guaranteed Placement Program, please see our GPP Parent's Manual.
If you have additional questions, e-mail: brushmer@misericordia.edu
*Terms and conditions apply.
Here is what our students have to say...
"It gets you thinking about life's opportunities."
Anonymous, Junior GPP Student
"Presenter was knowledgeable and direct [and] friendly at the same time. I am more aware of what employers will be looking for once I get out there..."
Lauren, Junior GPP Student
"GPP is an important program to have for future successes and it doesn't take much effort."
Erin, Sophomore GPP Student
The Guaranteed Placement Program (or GPP) is a career development program designed to supplement a student's formal education.
Internships
Internships, Internships, Internships
If you're looking for internships, here's the place to start!
- Handshake
Web Internship Listings
- InternshipPrograms.com
- Internships on Monster.com
- CampStaff- summer job opportunities
- Internship Database from College Grad
- Pennsylvania Newspaper Association (PNA) Internship Guide
- Summer Jobs
- InRoads - internship and ed. programs for minorities
Schedule an appointment to complete required internship paperwork by calling our office at 570-674-6409.
If you are an employer looking to have Misericordia University students intern at your company, please contact Joseph Donahue at 570-674-6184.
On-Campus Recruitment
Please see: Insalaco Center for Career Development Student Policies & Procedures for On-Campus Recruiting
Student Leadership Transcripts
The Student Leadership Transcript (SLT) is a dynamic way for students to assess, organize, and internalize their accomplishments and experiences outside the classroom. The utilization of the tool enables students to demonstrate their active participation and achievements within Misericordia University's extra-curricular opportunities. The completed transcript may be used to showcase a student's extra-curricular involvement to potential employers and graduate schools.
To view our step-by-step guide to creating your SLT, CLICK HERE
What is an SLT and what should be included?
Not sure which activities should be listed for each category?
Check out our Quick Reference Guide
Fall 2019 Healthcare Job & Networking Fair
Misericordia University's Fall 2019 Healthcare Job & Networking Fair will be held on Friday, November 15th, 2019 from 12:00 - 2:00pm in Insalaco Hall rooms 216-219.
All students and alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend. A variety of healthcare organizations from the PA, NY, NJ and surrounding areas will be in attendance to discuss full-time, part-time and summer jobs, internships, externships and general career information. Not job searching yet? That's okay! This is a perfect place to come network with employers and meet with some of the best organizations in the tri-state and surrounding areas.
Students who have attended our job and internship fairs in previous years have gained interviews, job offers and great interviewing experience from attending our events! This is an event you SHOULDN'T MISS!
