As a student in CCU's College of Undergraduate Studies, working with the Employment Management Services (EMS) allows you to gain hands-on experience in a professional workplace setting while integrating EMS Principles: Work is Worship, Excellence, and Growth.
The EMS staff will assist you with individualized job placement, career coaching, resume tips, and interview training. Once you get a job through EMS you will have an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional attributes required to be successful in today's workforce. Students also have the chance to offset the cost of tuition and student loans with the extra income since all positions are paid positions. Students also have the option to fulfill elective credits by working at a job placement through EMS.
Your resume reflects you, so put the work in to demonstrate your brand and to connect your skills to the desired job! Check out our resume guides, templates, and instructional videos to get you started. Once you have created your resume, upload your resume in the "My Documents" page on your Handshake account (use your CCU ID and password).
An EMS team member will have a one-on-one conversation with you to help determine the next steps based on your career goals, skill set, work experience, and availability to work. To schedule an appointment with one of our team members go to appointments in Handshake.
EMS has hand-selected jobs and internships available to you as a CCU College of Undergraduate Studies student or alumni, partnering with Handshake, a leading early career platform for college students. Log into your Handshake account (use your CCU ID and password) to view jobs and internships and apply.
You will have the opportunity to explore both "Open" and "Premier" jobs and your EMS staff member will be available for expert advice on the best jobs for you!
When you apply for Open Jobs (jobs that list the name of the employer), your approved resume will go directly to the employer. Please remember that Open jobs function just like a job board, and your application does not guarantee you an interview nor does it guarantee you communication from the employer.
If you apply for a job with one of our Premier Employers (you can't see the name of the company), your application will not immediately go to the employer. Rather, you will work or continue working with an EMS team member, and go through a vetting process. This vetting process has resulted in a 90% job placement rate since 2010!
During your meeting with EMS for a Premier Job:
Students in the College of Undergraduate Studies have access to additional employment resources in the EMS group on Connect. (CCU login required.) Visit our group to learn about EMS events, including opportunities to meet with EMS premier employers on campus about job opportunities.
Have questions on the Employment Management Services process for students? Please get in touch with EMS at ems@ccu.edu or visit us in the Armando building on CCU main campus in Lakewood.
Students in the College of Undergraduate Studies can apply to earn general elective credits by working in a W-2 qualified job. You may find the job on your own or through EMS, but it must be approved by EMS to receive course credit. You can earn up to a total of 24 jobs general elective credits for your major during your time at CCU.
