Career Center: Alumni
Alumni can engage with the Career and Professional Development Center in a variety of ways.
Hire & Inspire RMU Students
If you would like the Career and Professional Development Center to assist you in advertising available part-time jobs, internships or full-time positions in your organization, please contact us to coordinate. Alumni also offer a wealth of knowledge and job experience that can be helpful to current students making career decisions. If you are interested in participating in Career Center events or conducting your own professional development or mentorship event, please reach out to us at careercenter@rmu.edu. We look forward to connecting with you.
Utilize Career Development & Job Search Resources
The Career and Professional Development Center offers a variety of resources to assist alumni who are seeking employment, exploring career information, or looking to further develop their job search communication skills including resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and networking. Below are self-guided options available to RMU alumni.
HANDSHAKE
Handshake is the Career and Professional Development Center’s primary system for online recruiting, employer profiles, and job/internship postings. Through Handshake, you may also access and register for professional development workshops, networking events, and career fairs. Please note: RMU annually hosts fall and spring career fairs open to current students and alumni. Fairs are typically held in September/October and again in February/March. Visit the “Events” section of Handshake to learn more about the fairs and the employers attending.
Accessing Handshake:
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Alumni who have maintained their RMU Single Sign-On (SSO) may click “Click Here to Login Using Your RMU Account” (SSO username and password).
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If you no longer maintain your RMU SSO credentials, click “No account? Sign up here” (in the upper right-hand corner of the screen) to request an alumni account.
RESUME WRITING
A collection of resume writing resources is available to all students and alumni. These resources include tips, resume blog articles (available through Vault), downloadable resume templates, a resume self-review checklist, and resume writing videos as well as ResumeAI software (available through Big Interview).
BIG INTERVIEW
Big Interview is an online system that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence. The system offers a video curriculum covering interviewing as well as resume writing, the job search, negotiation, and the first 90 days on the job; a mock interview practice and recording tool, and an AI feature that provides immediate feedback on eye contact, use of "ums" and other filler words, vocabulary, tone, rate of speech, and more!
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Access Big Interview using RMU SSO (Single Sign-On)
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If you no longer maintain your RMU SSO username and password, please contact Beth Miller at millerb@rmu.edu to request alumni access to Big Interview.
FORAGE - VIRTUAL JOB SIMULATIONS
Forage is an online platform for students and alumni looking to gain practical experience through company-endorsed job simulations. Through these "job sims" you will experience real day-to-day work of professionals in the field through projects crafted by the company. The platform will help you explore career paths, obtain relevant experience, learn new skills, strengthen your resume, and gain first-hand exposure to top employers.
VAULT
Vault is a comprehensive career resource that includes industry and profession overviews; rankings and profiles for employers and internship programs; career articles, blogs and videos; sample resumes and cover letters; and an online library.
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To access Vault using RMU SSO (Single Sign-On), click “Log in with your Network ID.”
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If you no longer maintain your RMU SSO username and password, please click "No account yet? Register now." to create an account with your email address.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?
What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Additionally, it provides links to job search resources, occupational outlook information, and professional organizations. Professional associations are a great option to consider for professional development as well as networking; some also post employment opportunities.
CAREER QUICK TIPS
Career Quick Tips are concise reference sheets that help you locate resources related to a specific career topic. If you need a quick answer to a “How do I…?”, these tip sheets are perfect for you.