STEVENSON’S CAREER ARCHITECTURESM
MODEL IN ACTION:
Stevenson University is well positioned to prepare students for an ever-changing workforce.
Career exploration and preparation, combined with experiential learning, are clearly stated
goals in the University’s Mission. Stevenson’s distinctive Career Architecture model helps our
students develop a personalized strategic plan based upon motivated strengths, interests,
values, personality, and individual goals. Whether students are deciding upon a major or have
defined a career interest, the Career Architecture process helps students to explore new paths,
change destinations, and map their own visions for the future.
Introduction
Each year we highlight several examples of the Career
Architecture model in action at Stevenson University. A
few highlights from the past year include:
»» The creation of a Four-Year Career Architecture
plan outlined in a newly designed publication.
for success in the workforce or graduate school. The
timeline is also incorporated into the Career Plan
module of Handshake. Within Handshake, students
can monitor their progress and assess where they need
further work and development. For a snapshot of the
four-year timeline, visit .
»» Developments in technology and career services for
the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
»» The implementation of an interactive recruiting
tool called Handshake that has the look and feel of
social media.
»» A redesign of the student portal with customized
resources for each School.
»» Career Architecture in the classrooms including
sales and digital resumes.
Career Architecture Four-Year Checklist
Like most processes, the Career Architecture model is
fluid but not necessarily linear. Career Architecture is a
process that we all move in and out of throughout our
professional careers. In an effort to engage students,
the Office of Career Services created a four-year
checklist that highlights suggested steps to take in
each year for Personal Direction, Discipline Expertise,
and Professional Know-How.
A fun fact-filled publication was designed and
incorporated into each Freshmen Year Seminar as staff
facilitated the discussion of how Career Architecture
will impact their college career and position them
Meeting Students Where They Are: Online
With rapidly changing technology and ease of use a
priority for students, a transition to a new recruiting
tool was made in fall 2015. Handshake is the newest mobile platform for students, career centers, and
recruiters to connect with one another on all things related to recruiting. With the look and feel of a dynamic
social media tool, students are finding the resource
easy to use. Within one semester, students submitted
more than 1,500 job applications on Handshake, and
more than 3,500 jobs were advertised. Students can
search for companies worldwide, monitor their Career
Architecture progress, apply for interviews on campus, upload job search documents and apply for jobs,
register for events, make appointments with career
counselors, and communicate directly with their Industry Specialists from the convenience of their phone or
other mobile device.