What is the Career Development Center and what can it do for YOU!?

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What is the Career Development Center (CDC)?

Loyola department that focuses on counseling, education, and empowerment of students in regards to their career development Located at the Sullivan Center Rm 295 or 25 E. Pearson Rm 605 – Hours: LSC - Mon-Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-5 WTC –Mon-Thurs 10-6, Fri 9-5 – Walk In Hours: LSC - Mon-Thurs 1:30- 3:30 WTC – Mon & Thur 1:30-3:30 – Phone: 773-508-7716 – Email: [email protected]

– Website: luc.edu/career So how exactly can they help you?

CDC Services: Not just for upperclassmen anymore

• • • • • • • RamblerLink /Job Listings Job Fairs Career Advising/Counseling Career and Life Planning Lab Career and Self Assessment Workshop (C-SAW) Career Workshops The Website: WWW.LUC.EDU/CAREER

RamblerLink/Job Search

• • Heard of CareerBuilder and Monster.com

? – Loyola has a database of jobs too  RamblerLink What can you find on RamblerLink?

– Job Search Engine • Part Time • • • Full Time Federal Work Study Internships – Easy employer-access to resumes • Upload your resume for employers to review – Find and register for Interviews and Events – FYI: You already have access, so log in at luc.edu/career

“Dude, where can I get a job?”

Career Development Center sponsored JOB FAIRS • What’s a Job Fair?

– Many organizations (in one big room) seeking full/part time employees and interns – Look at our web site for the lists of companies are recruiting at our job fairs • We sponsor and co-sponsor a number of Job Fairs every year. Here’s what happening this semester… – Spring 2010 Nursing Career Fair Monday, February 22, 2010 – Spring 2010 Communication Career Event Tuesday, February 23, 2010 – Spring 2010 Career Fair Thursday, March 25, 2010 – Spring 2010 Government Fair, April 1, 2010 • We also post info on Job Fairs around town: – LUC.EDU/CAREERS/FAIRS.SHTML

Career Advising and Counseling

• • This CDC service could be for you if you are: – Having trouble choosing a major or career?

– Having trouble adjusting to college life or life after college?

– Ready to explore different majors or careers?

– Unsure where or how to start a job search?

– In need of someone to talk to?

We can help – Come to Walk Ins for a brief session to determine your needs – Make an appointment for a longer more in-depth meeting • Call 773-508-7716 to meet with a career counselor

Want an assessment to help you make a career or major decision?

• • The CDC provides Career and Self Assessment Workshops (C-SAWs) that help you… – Gather information about yourself and the world of work – Determine your interests, values, skills, and personality preferences – Connect what you’ve learned to the rest of your life Meet with counselor during walk-ins to sign up

These will be the most valuable credits of your life

• Career and Life Planning Lab (CPSY 224): – You learn about yourself to find your career • Developmental and transition issues • • Values, Interests, Skills How the larger world influences your choices • • What to expect from the world of work Life after Loyola – You also learn job search basics, like how to: • Write a resume and cover letter • • • Have successful information and job interviews Network to learn about industries and jobs Find jobs online more efficiently This class could lead to: better career decisions, self understanding, annoying your parents, obtaining the tools for self fulfillment Individual Results May Vary

Job Search Info You Need

• • The CDC provides many workshops and on line resources specifically for your job search Topics Include: – Resume Writing – Cover Letter Writing – Job Search Strategies – Effective Interviewing – Salary Negotiation – Effective Networking • All are listed in the RamblerLink calendar and the CDC website

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One Stop Shop: LUC.EDU/CAREERS

You will need this website at some point during your time at Loyola, why not start now?

– You will be able to find • Links to all Career Development Center services • • • A variety of job search resources – RamblerLink – Targeted web site links – GoingGlobal.com

– Interview Tips in PDF – How to find internships Career Planning Tools – What can I do with a major in “_________”?

– http://www.luc.edu/career/majors.shtml

– WetFeet.com

Plus, way too much for us to mention here

Thank You

• One more time: • • • • Located at the Sullivan Center, Room 295 or 25 East Pearson, Room 605 773-508-7716 [email protected]

LUC.EDU/CAREERS – Stop in sooner rather than later