Distance Learners / Online Students

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!

 

20 Video Interview Tips to Help You Dazzle the Hiring Manager and Get the Job

Published on April 15, 2020

By now, you’re probably familiar with the basics of setting up for a video interview: Find a quiet, clean place to have it, make sure your mic is turned on, and—seriously—put on some pants. But with more and more employers …

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Staying Motivated and Resilient While Strengthening Your Career Development

Published on April 6, 2020

“I don’t want to do this assignment” 

“I don’t have motivation” 

“I can’t focus” 

Do any of these sound familiar? Have you said them to yourself? (I have, it’s okay)

Right now, so many things may be swirling around in …

By Bryana Ortiz
Bryana Ortiz Career Consultant, Houston Campus
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Student Success Spotlight!

Published on April 3, 2020

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
Bryana Ortiz Career Consultant, Houston Campus
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Laid Off? This is What it Means and What to Do

Published on March 24, 2020

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

Published on March 23, 2020

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
Rohit Prasad Career Consultant, Denton Campus
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Resume Quick Start Guide

Need a resume and not sure where to start? Use this Quick Start Guide! Make sure to schedule an appointment …

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Cover Letter Basics

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Contact & Location

Phone
(940) 898-2950
Email
careers@twu.edu
Website
https://twu.edu/
Address

Career Connections Center
Woodcock Hall, Suite 200
1202 Old Main Circle
Denton, TX 76204

Office Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Please schedule an appointment with your Career Consultant.