Frequently Asked Questions - Worldwide




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?

Prescott Campus: Staff Contact

Daytona Beach Career Services Office is located in the C-Building, Room 408. Telephone: 386-226-6054 or E-mail: careers@erau.edu

Worldwide Career Services is located at the Daytona Beach campus. Telephone: 386-226-7991 or E-mail: wwcareer@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
  • RefUSA (Only available through ERNIE)
  • 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?

  • Contact or visit the Career Services Office and speak with your Program Manager 
  • Read through our website 
  • Visit the Career Services Office, Worldwide organization on ERNIE

How do I get started with EagleHire Network?

Register on the EagleHire Network login page and 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.


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.


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.  Institutional Research administers the Graduating Student Survey at the time students graduate, and the Alumni Survey 3-5 years post graduation. For survey information, see the Statistics page.



What services are available to alumni?
Alumni, up to 1 year after graduation, receive the same services that current students receive with the exception of the Cooperative Education/Internship Program.

Alumni, 1 year post graduation and beyond, receive the following services:
  • Career Advising (one advising session per calendar year)
  • Direct-Hire Programs
  • On-line resume referral and job database system (EagleHire Network)
  • Set up on-campus interviews and information sessions
  • Annual Industry/Career Expos
  • Provide resources via in-office library and website
  • Career Related Workshops


As a Worldwide student or alumnus, what can I do with my degree? 

With many of the Worldwide degrees, you can pursue various employment opportunities in aviation/aerospace and in other related industries.  You should use the focus of the degree along with your background, experiences and passions to select the career path that is most appropriate. 


Does my degree guarantee employment?

The completed degree will open the door to more opportunities since many jobs require, at the minimum, bachelor-level degrees.  The degree alone does not get a candidate a job; the candidate’s abilities, experiences, traits, personality, attitude and connections contribute to the person being qualified for a job.  If you examine various job descriptions, you will find that, on average, there are approximately six to ten qualification requirements listed, education being only one part of the list.

What services does Worldwide Career Services provide?

The office provides career and job search advice, a resume referral and job database system known as the EagleHire Network, annual Industry/Career Expos at each of our residential campuses, career-related document critiques, and various resources.  The Career Services Office advertises job and internship/co-op opportunities to students and alumni but does not place individuals into positions.   

How are employment opportunities advertised to students and alumni?

The Career Services Office uses the EagleHire Network to communicate opportunities, both full time and co-op/internship.  The Career Services Office and our employer partners post positions to EagleHire.  The Office also uses EagleHire to send newsletters and other communications to students and alumni who opt to receive the information.  In addition, the Career Services Office maintains the website http://www.erau.edu/career/ and groups on ERNIE/Blackboard, LinkedIn and Facebook.  We encourage students and alumni to utilize available external resources in conjunction with the EagleHire Network. 


Do employers recruit for specific degree programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?

Employers who have a connection with the University often know about the degrees offered, but employers most often seek specific career focuses and/or job titles when posting and advertising available opportunities (marketing, maintenance, aviation safety, etc.), as opposed to specific degree programs.


Does the Career Services Office provide employer names and contact information upon request?

The EagleHire Network contains a section to search for employer contact information.  Individual employers may or may not make their contact information available.  You can use the available contact information as found in the EagleHire Network in a professional manner to search for employment.    


How does the Career Services Office handle resumes and other career-related documents?

When a student or alumnus requests a critique, the Career Services Office will provide feedback, suggestions and/or samples to the job seeker but will not create or write the resume.  When job seekers upload their resumes into the EagleHire Network, they will also receive mandatory resume reviews.  The Career Services Office does have strict resume standards that are enforced when documents are uploaded into EagleHire.   This requirement helps to protect job seekers from sending out career-related correspondence laden with mistakes and ensures that the Career Services Office maintains its reputation among employers as a source for quality candidates.


Can the Career Services Office get a student or alumnus a job?

The Career Services Office serves as liaisons between students/alumni and the employers.  Employers make any and all hiring decisions, and the office does not and will not influence these decisions.  We share information on potential opportunities, events, companies, and resources to enable the job seeker to find employment. 


Does the Career Services Office screen employers and/or job postings?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University does not and will not endorse, condone or support either the companies seeking employees or any new job and surrounding activities for which employment is sought.  The intended purpose of this service is to provide possible job opportunities for students and alumni and creates no warranty as to any listed company.  Choosing a job is your decision; please use caution and common sense.


Does a degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University mean I can obtain employment in the United States if I am an international student?

The number of available opportunities to work in the United States will be based on a number of factors including employer-specified hiring requirements, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration requirements, number of available visas, the degree program/area of specialization, and many other factors.  A degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University does not guarantee employment in the United States.


Does the Career Services Office handle hiring for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?

The Embry-Riddle Human Resources Department handles all hiring for the University.  For more information, please visit http://www.erau.edu/administration/hr.html.


Can I attend residential campus events and/or job fairs?

Any Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student or alumni may attend events located at any residential campus or center. 

Am I assigned to a specific program manager?

Yes.  All associate and bachelor-level degree or certificate students and alumni are assigned to Kristy Amburgey (Kristy.Amburgey@erau.edu).  All master-level degree or certificate students and alumni are assigned to Alicia Smyth (Alicia.Smyth@erau.edu). 


What are your hours of operation?

The hours of operation for the Worldwide Career Services Office are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST/EDT. 



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
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. 

Call or email 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?

The Student Agreement (.pdf file) addresses ethical and program obligations of the co-op/internship program. You will need to sign this form and either fax or 386-226-6223 (Attention: Alicia Smyth) or scan and email to your appropriate Program Manager.


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.


Can Worldwide Campus students participate in the co-op/internship program?

Yes.  Worldwide Campus students have the same opportunities as residential students.Please contact your respective Worldwide Program Manager. All students are required to meet university program requirements, company requirements and deadlines.