About Career Development and Internships

MISSION: The Center for Career Development and Internships (CDI) provides resources and programs for students and alumni to develop the necessary skills to conduct effective career searches and make informed career decisions.

SERVICES & RESOURCES:

  • Career coaching
  • Professional development workshops
  • Resume, cover letter, and application essay reviews
  • Mock interviews and the AI-powered platform Big Interview
  • Internship and job search assistance
  • Career fairs
  • Online career management platform, Handshake, which enables students and alumni to search for full-time, part-time, internship, or volunteer opportunities, as well as employer information sessions and career fairs.

The CDI works closely with employers throughout South Carolina, the Charlotte metro area, and beyond, to assist with promoting their employment opportunities and to help them recruit and hire Winthrop students and alumni. We welcome employers to campus for information sessions and tabling, networking events, resume and mock interview days, and multiple career fairs each year.