Jobs & Internship Database
GMercyU has partnered with Handshake, a jobs and internship database with more than 1 million employers. GMercyU students are automatically signed up for free! Simply log in with your GMercyU email and begin exploring!
GMercyU alumni can sign up with your personal email, and GMercyU's Career Development Center will quickly approve your request.
First Destination Survey
Learn more about how recent alumni can share their successes and experiences after graduation with GMercyU!
- Are you a Class of 2026 graduate? Share your experiences here.
- See Frequently Asked Questions about GMercyU's First Destination Survey (PDF).
Explore Majors and Careers
My Next Move (Career Assessment)
What Can I Do with this Major?
3-Step Career Plan
Are You Career Ready? (PDF)
GMercyU Internships
Contact Us
Location: Keiss Library
Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Contact our office for additional hours)
Phone: 215-646-7300, ext. 21230
Email: cd@gmercyu.edu
Webpage: Career Development Center
Fall 2026 On-Campus Employer Meet & Greets
Open to all students and alumni, GMercyU's Career Development Center is hosting Tabling Sessions on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Hall Rotunda, in addition to 60-minute Career Conversations with select employers.
Meet recruiters from school districts, nonprofits, hospital systems, government, the pharmaceutical industry, and businesses, including:
- Commonwealth Charter Academy
- ESS
- Philadelphia Police Dept.
- Merck
- St. Luke's
- USLI
- Wissahickon School District
- and many more
See the full event list on Handshake
These are great opportunities for you to:
- Meet professionals and build your network
- Learn about opportunities for your major
- Find your next internships
- Bring a friend and practice talking and networking with professionals
On-Campus Job Fairs
In addition to the meet and greets above, the Career Development Center hosts events throughout the year to give students and alumni the chance to connect with employers in person for internships, job opportunities, or to just practice networking.
Business Career Expo
Hosted every fall
In October 2026, business students and alumni met with employers like Merrill Lynch, KeyBank, SEI - Investment Manager Services, and Aramark here on campus.
Nursing & Health Professions Career Fair
Hosted every spring
In February 2026, 30+ hospitals and healthcare systems greeted more than 200 students and alumni, including Children's Hospital of Phildelphia, Penn Medicine, Tower Health, WellSpan Health, and many more. Read about it here.
Additional Resources
Resume, Cover Letter, References, LinkedIn Information
Resume Information and Samples (PDF)
Cover Letter Basics (PDF)
References Guide (PDF)
LinkedIn Profile Checklist (PDF)
Job and Internship Search
Job and Internship Search Guide (PDF)
Job Fair Success Guide (PDF)
Networking Guide (PDF)
Informational Interviewing (PDF)
Interviewing
Interview Success Guide (PDF)
Big Interview is an online program that helps you improve your interviewing skills. This is available to all students. Whether you’re interviewing for an internship, job or for graduate school admission, Big Interview has tools to boost your confidence about the interview process. Learn more about Big Interview (PDF).
Graduate School Information
Graduate School Guide (PDF)
GMercyU Graduate Programs
Career Videos
Watch past recorded videos on career presentations and employer discussions on Career Development's YouTube channel.
Diversity and Inclusion Resources
Information and career resources for international students, LGBTQ+, racial/ethnic identities, religiously affiliated, students with disabilities, undocumented students, veterans and service members, and women.
Diversity and Inclusion Resources (PDF)
Career Outcomes: Data and Success
2023-2024 Career Outcomes Report (PDF)
2019-2024 Career Outcomes Report (PDF)
LinkedIn: Where Do GMercyU Alumni Work?
Past Internship Sites for GMercyU Students (PDF)
Student Satisfaction and Learning Report (PDF)