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Career Development

Accelerate South

Managed by Career Devlopment, Accelerate South is USA's centralized career and experiential learning platform, connecting students, faculty, staff, and employer partners with opportunities that support student success.

Through Accelerate South, students can explore internships, co-ops, campus jobs, and other opportunities that build career-ready skills; faculty and staff can access tools and insights that support student engagement, experiential learning initiatives, and program outcome; employers can easily post and manage job opportunities.

By bringing opportunities, resources, and engagement data together in one place, Accelerate South helps strengthen the connection between academic achievement and career success.

▼   Student Login

Students use this link to log into Accelerate South using their Jag number. 

Having issues? Book an Accelerate South Assistance appointment with one of our Career Consultants.

▼   Faculty/Staff Login

Faculty and staff use this link to log into Accelerate South using their Jag number. 

Having issues? Contact our employer team at cdemployerteam@southalabama.edu. 

▼   Employer Login

Employers use this link to log into Accelerate South.

Having issues? Contact our employer team at cdemployerteam@southalabama.edu. 

 

FAQ's  

▼   Q1: What should I put on my Accelerate South profile as a first-year student?
A: Add any part-time work, volunteering, campus involvement, and class projects. It’s never too early to showcase what you’re learning and doing.
▼   Q2: Do I need a resume already?
A: Not yet! But starting one now means you’ll be ready for summer jobs, on-campus roles, or future internships.
▼   Q3: How can I explore career options on Accelerate South?
A: Use the career paths and resource library sections to research industries and learn what’s out there.
▼   Q4: How do I find internships on Accelerate South?
 A: Log in and use the Jobs tab, filter for "Internships" or "Co-op," and save your searches for easy access..
▼   Q5: Can I upload multiple versions of my resume?
A: Yes! Tailor your resume for each opportunity and upload as many versions as you need.
▼   Q6: What if I don’t know what kind of internship I want yet?
A: Book an appointment with us—we’ll explore options together based on your interests and goals.
▼   Q7: Should I still use Accelerate South if I already found a job?
A: Yes! Use it to report your outcome, share advice with peers, or find events and employer networking opportunities.
▼   Q8: Can I search by industry or location?
A: Absolutely—use filters like industry, job type, and location to narrow your job search results.
▼   Q9: Is there help for negotiating job offers?
A: Yes! Our staff can guide you through the negotiation process and help you evaluate offers.