TWU has a unique student population and Career Connections recognizes that online students are often not on campus to utilize services. We want to make it easier for students to connect and use the services and resources available to facilitate career and professional development.

  • Our one-on-one appointments can be held on the phone or via video chat. Choose the medium when scheduling your appointment in Handshake.
  • We regularly host live webinars featuring the same content as our in person workshops. Check our calendar for online learning opportunities. 
  • Miss a live webinar? Access previously recorded webinars in our media library.
  • In Spring 2020, Career Connections will host its first-ever virtual career fair! We are excited to bring an online career fair format to serve our distance and online learners. Check back for more information as we will post the details as they become available!

 

Student Success Spotlight!

April 3, 2020
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My name is Tiffany Lam and I am a senior in my last semester of nursing school! I recently was offered and will be accepting a position at Memorial Hermann Sugarland on the Labor and Delivery Unit. To get the job, …

By Bryana Ortiz, M. Ed. LPC-Intern
Bryana Ortiz, M. Ed. LPC-Intern Career Consultant, Houston Campus Bryana Ortiz, M. Ed. LPC-Intern
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8 Tips for Combating Coronavirus Anxiety When You Still Have to Do Your Job Every Day

March 27, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered life—and work—as we know it. If you still have a job and income to count on, you already know how lucky you are compared to the millions of people who are suddenly unemployed. But that …

By Leah Campbell - The Muse
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Some Career News and Resources in Light of the COVID Crisis

March 27, 2020
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While we all adjust to the drastic changes to our lives and especially our work (as students or employed workers) caused by the impact of COVID 19, I want to make sure that you all have the career resources and …

By Chrissy Meek. M.A.
Chrissy Meek. M.A. Career Consultant, Denton Campus Chrissy Meek. M.A.
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Laid Off? This is What it Means and What to Do

March 24, 2020
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Recent surveys, such as one conducted by NPR, PBSNewsHour and Marist, suggest that 18% of adults in the U.S. have lost their job or have had hours cut due to the global pandemic. If you have been laid off or …

By Laura Berlinsky-Schine
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Why Are You NOT Using LinkedIn Learning Already?

March 23, 2020
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LinkedIn Learning is an online learning tool that allows you to take video courses and connects with your LinkedIn profile to showcase the skills you have learned through completion certificates. As a TWU student, you have FREE access to this …

By Rohit Prasad, M.Ed.
Rohit Prasad, M.Ed. Career Consultant, Denton Campus Rohit Prasad, M.Ed.
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