The Office of Career & Professional Development supports students in their professional journey wherever they may be. Whether searching for the right major, planning a career, considering graduate school, developing a resume or prepping for a big interview, our office assists in this ongoing process. Through trustworthy career advising, innovative employer engagement events, and endless professional development opportunities – students have the chance to grow as a professional so they are ready to enter the working world as it is going to be.
Career & Professional Development
Educating and empowering all students to translate experiential learning to the professional world as it is going to be.
About Career & Professional Development
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Vice President, Career & Professional Development
Handshake
Handshake is the #1-way college students get hired! This platform allows students and alumni to access opportunities posted directly by the employer. Additionally, to simplify your process of applying to opportunities on Handshake, your resume needs to be reviewed and approved by the Office of Career & Professional Development prior to applying. View the full instructions on how to upload your resume below.
Earn Your Certification in Coachability
Learn from the best of the best. Industry leaders will be your guides as you learn how to be the star player every employer wants on their team. Attend a minimum of 4 sessions to earn your microcredential. To earn your Certification, attend a minimum of 4 seminars from our Life Skills and Leadership Series. Students will learn directly from accomplished professionals across diverse industries, enhancing their ability to accept, implement, and grow from feedback while demonstrating adaptability in professional environments.
Peer Career Advisor Drop-In Hours
Our trained Peer Career Advisors are available during drop-in hours to assist you with your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile at the Career Bar. Drop in during the hours of 11:00am-6:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, and 11:00am-4:00pm on Thursday & Friday.
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We are proud to share the accomplishments of HPU students. Please fill out the form below to share your internship news with us and you may be featured on our website!
Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Agriculture Botany & Plant Pathology at Oregon State University
Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: Agriculture Botany & Plant Pathology Oregon State University Department: Ag Botany / Plant Path (ABP) Appointment Type: Academic Faculty Job Location: Corvallis Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience Job Summary: The Department of Botany & Plant... [READ MORE]
Instructor- 2025/2026: Music Classroom Courses at Oregon State University
Instructor- 2025/2026: Music Classroom Courses Oregon State University Department: School of VPDA (CLA) Appointment Type: Academic Faculty Job Location: Corvallis Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $46,017 to $60,000 Job Summary: The Music Program in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts, invites applications for one or... [READ MORE]
Associate Strategist at Mayo Clinic
Associate Strategist (Hybrid)The Associate Strategist delivers consultative and analytical services in support of site, shield and departmental strategies as well as broader corporate priorities. Working under the direction of a strategist, manager or director, this role contributes core components... [READ MORE]
Police Officer Recruit (Trainee) at City of Scottsdale Police Department
IntroductionCity of Scottsdale Police Officers are responsible for protecting life and property, preventing, deterring and investigating crime, enforcing laws and responding to citizen requests through the use of community policing strategies to engage and educate the community.A Police Officer Recruit is... [READ MORE]
Junior Open-Source Collector-Spanish at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA)
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is actively seeking a highly qualified Junior Open-Source Collector to support the Intelligence and Defense communities. Outstanding candidates will have the ability to quickly discover information, create reports, and perform their duties independently with... [READ MORE]
Structural Engineer at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Do you want to help engineer what’s next?Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry... [READ MORE]
Foot & Ankle Medical Device Sales Representative at Zimmer Biomet
Established in 2010, Paragon 28 has become the fastest growing company in the fastest growing sector of orthopedics, foot & ankle. Paragon 28 is passionate about addressing the unmet needs of the foot & ankle surgeon by designing best-in-class,... [READ MORE]
Strategic Partnerships Intern at International Rescue Committee
Job Title: Strategic Partnerships and Storytelling Intern Team: Development, the IRC in NorCal Location: Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, Turlock Length of service: Negotiable (3-6 months commitment preferred) Time zone: Any U.S. time zone; service hours can be flexible. Background The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps... [READ MORE]
eLearning Production Intern (Lake Forest Park, WA) at IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group
IEH Laboratories is seeking a detail-oriented intern to support the production and translation preparation of over 80 English eLearning courses developed in Articulate Storyline. This role focuses on audio transcription, content organization, and supporting multilingual course workflows.Ideal candidates will... [READ MORE]
Software Engineering Intern at Intellilake, Inc.
About IntellilakeIntellilake is a data platform built for financial asset managers. We unify data from many systems into a single, reconciled, reportable view, with a flexible "Elastic Hierarchy" that adapts to each client's business. We're a small, senior team... [READ MORE]
EPA Fellowship on Development of Estrogen and Androgen In Vitro Assays to Support Endocrine Disruption Screening Program at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Application Deadline 7/3/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline.EPA Office/Lab and Location: Two research opportunities are currently available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution... [READ MORE]
Data Science Intern at AffinitySolutions
Data Science InternAffinity Solutions (Affinity) is the leading consumer purchase insights company. We provide a complete view of U.S. and U.K. consumer spending, across and between brands, via exclusive access to fully permissioned data from over 100 million consumers.... [READ MORE]
USDA-ARS Preharvest Salmonella Research to Enhance Food Safety Fellowship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Application Deadline 6/19/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Ames, Iowa.The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of... [READ MORE]
Environmental Field Chemist Internship at Clean Harbors
The Chemist internship program is designed for students interested in maintaining a sustainable environment. The intern will be responsible for tasks associated with handling, segregating, packing, and inspecting chemical waste. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants,... [READ MORE]
There are numerous job search tools available online, and we have identified a sampling. In the industry specific sites listed below, you can access job boards, professional associations, and career information targeted to specific fields.
| Internships | All Industries | Industry Specific |
| Handshake | Handshake | What Can I Do With This Major? |
| WayUp | WayUp | Media Bistro |
| Experience.com | Simply Hired | Idealist |
| Idealist | Glassdoor | Team Work Online |
| Career Builder | USA Jobs | |
| Linkup | Tom Manatos Jobs | |
| The Riley Guide | Dice |