What is Career Services and what do they do?
Career Services provides comprehensive career development resources to Embry-Riddle students and alumni at all levels of their career search. Career Services provides information and assistance with co-ops/internships, resume/cover letter critiques, interviews/mock interviews, career advisement, job search techniques, Industry/Career Expo, lists of opportunities through the EagleHire Network and newsletters, and coordination of information sessions and on-campus interviews.
Where is Career Services located?
Daytona Beach Career Services Office is located in the C-Building, Room 408. Telephone: 386-226-6054 or E-mail: careers@erau.edu
What is the Career Services' role in the student's job search, and when should one start the process?
We are not a job placement service; however, we provide assistance in all aspects of your career development and job search strategies from start to finish. Since it is never too early to start the career planning process, you are encouraged to visit us as early as possible in your first year of study.
What are some of the tools Career Services has to help with the job search process?
The Career Services Office has a variety of resources including:
- EagleHire Network
- CareerShift, a powerful job aggregator and company directory system with tools to help you organize your job search (available through the EagleHire Network)
- Going Global, international employment information (Available through ERNIE and the EagleHire Network)
- Newsletters created by Program Managers distributed via e-mail and posted on Blackboard
- Library of resources at residential campuses
- Host company visits for information sessions and on-campus interviews
- Annual Industry/Career Expos held in the Fall on residential campuses
How do I find out more about Career Services and what they provide?
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Contact or visit the Career Services Office and make an appointment with your Program Manager (up to one year after graduation)
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Research information on our website and via our organization on Blackboard/ERNIE
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Attend presentations given by the Career Services Office; for topic/date/time/location, visit the Events section of your EagleHire account; we present to classes, clubs/organizations and other events. You can also view archives of presentations by locating the Video Archives link within the main home page of your EagleHire Network account.
How do I get started with EagleHire Network?
Register on the EagleHire Network login page to request to create your account. Your registration profile must be accurate and complete with an uploaded resume. Your program manager needs to critique and approve your resume before giving you access to apply to full-time opportunities.
Important to note that all current Daytona Beach students have an EagleHire Network account...see login page for more information!
Does Career Services have a no-show policy for interviews or appointments?
It is required that you contact the company, program manager or Career Services at least 24 hours before the scheduled time if you cannot make the interview or appointment. Although emergencies do happen, it is important that you call as soon as you know you will be unable to make the appointment or interview. If you miss an on-campus interview, you must send a letter of apology to the employer and submit a copy to Career Services.
Please see our Student Policies and Procedures for information on no-shows.I want to sign up for an interview that stated it was a pre-select type schedule, but I was not selected. Can I still sign up?
No. Only those people pre-selected by the employer will be allowed to sign up.
Does Career Services organize job fairs?
Yes. Annual Industry/Career Expos are held at both Prescott and Daytona Beach campuses during the fall. For more information visit our Expo page. We also host an annual Virtual Hiring Event every Spring via the EagleHire Network.
What companies recruit from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
Graduates are employed with a wide range of organizations including state and federal agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, airlines, airports and privately owned companies both in the aviation/aerospace industry and in non-aviation/aerospace industries. Check out some of the companies that recruit at our yearly Career Expo and view the Employment Statistics of our graduates.
How well do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates do in the job market?
There are two surveys conducted on where graduates go after graduation. Career Services administers the First Destination Survey at the time of graduation and Institutional Research administers the Alumni Survey 1-2 years post graduation. For survey information, see the Statistics page.
What services are available to alumni?
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Career Advising (one advising session per calendar year)
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Direct-Hire Programs
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On-line resume referral and job database system (EagleHire Network)
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Set up on-campus interviews and information sessions
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Annual Industry/Career Expos
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Provide resources via in-office library and website
- Career Related Workshops
Cooperative Education/Internship Program
What is the Cooperative Education/Internship Program available at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
Embry-Riddle's Cooperative Education/Internship Program offers qualified students an opportunity to gain valuable and practical experience, explore career options, develop contacts within the industry, and earn college credit. Requirements and benefits vary by degree program and by employer. Students should discuss their co-op/internship plans with faculty and Career Services. Worldwide students should also discuss internship plans with their Worldwide Director of Academic Support.
What is the difference between co-op and internship?
A co-op is a practical experience which occurs over the course of several semesters. An internship is a one semester practical experience.
What are the requirements to participate in co-ops/internships?
You must be enrolled and degree-seeking to complete a co-op/internship
Undergraduate Students
2.5 cumulative grade point average
Completed 30 college-legel credit hours to apply
Transfer students must meet above criteria, plus 12 credit hours completed at ERAU
Graduate Students
3.0 cumulative grade point average
Completed 6 credit hours to apply and completed 9 credits before the start of the internship
How much credit can I earn by participating in a co-op/internship?
Undergraduate Students
One credit hour of open elective credit is awarded for each 100 hours of work completed, with a maximum of six credit hours per semester. For example, if you worked on assignment for 40 hours per week, for 15 weeks, you would work 600 hours and qualify for six credit hours of open elective credit.
Graduate Students View the mandatory Co-op/Internship Information video on the Career Services Blackboard organization The Student Agreement (.pdf file) addresses ethical and program obligations of the co-op/internship program.
One credit hour of open elective credit is awarded for each 200 hours of work completed, with a maximum of three credit hours per semester. For example, if you worked on assignment for 40 hours per week, for 15 weeks, you would work 600 hours and qualify for three credit hours of open elective credit.
Is there a cost to do a co-op/internship?
Yes. There is co-op/internship fee, which is equal to the cost of one credit in your degree program when participating in an official co-op/internship for credit.
What is the process for applying for a co-op/internship?
Register with the Career Services Office through the EagleHire Network and upload your resume.
Schedule an appointment with your Program Manager for an advisement session. Application procedures are different depending on your degree program, company requirements and position. Be aware of the deadline dates set for co-ops/internship each semester. The co-op/internship information session specific to your degree program is a great way to get information on the process and opportunities available. PowerPoint presentations are available through the Career Services Organization in Blackboard. A Student Agreement must be signed in order to participate in Embry-Riddle's Cooperative Education/Internship Program.
What is the Student Agreement?
Can I find my own co-op/internship to earn credit?
Yes. Self-created co-ops/internships are opportunities created by students through their network.Please see your Program Manager for details.