Your journey at Ferrum College will be filled with opportunities inside and outside the classroom. You will also start your journey to prepare yourself for a successful life after Ferrum College.
Career Development is not just for seniors! The staff helps students find summer jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities that, in turn, help students make informed decisions leading to positive employment and/or graduate school choices.
Our staff is here to assist you in every step along the way. From discernment through internships, resume and interviewing skills, and gainful employment or pursuing education beyond Ferrum. We are dedicated to walking this journey with you even after your time as a Panther.
HARNESS THE POWER OF A WEEKEND!
Ferrum College is excited to offer a series of free weekend career skills training!
Ferrum College utilizes the Handshake application to post jobs to our students. This year, we are posting all of our work-study positions in the Handshake system. All current students have been uploaded into the Handshake system.
ACTIVATING YOUR HANDSHAKE ACCOUNT
Click on the Sign-In link in the upper right-hand corner.
Click on the Handshake icon
You will need to use your Ferrum College credentials to sign in.
You will be prompted to answer some demographic questions and to complete your profile. You will also be asked to upload your resume, but that is not required to complete your profile.
Click on the “Jobs” link at the top left-hand corner of the page
In the search box, enter “Ferrum”
You will receive a list of all the open work-study positions that have been posted. Keep checking back for new postings.
APPLYING FOR A POSITION
Once you find a position you are interested in, click the “Apply Externally” button (red).
You will be taken to Ferrum College’s Work Study Application form.
Please make sure that you note the following information from the role description, because you will need it to complete your application: Position Title and Department.
If you are applying for more than one position, you will need to fill out an application for each.
Looking for help?
Make an appointment to discuss a plan of action regarding your career, employment, or graduate school search.
