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Professional Exploration Program
Explore a variety of career paths, expand your professional network, and maybe even land an internship at DePaul’s Professional Exploration Program, a one-day job shadow opportunity.
Career Conferences with Laura Droste
Do you have questions or concerns about post-college life? Come chat with Laura Droste, a Career Counselor in the DePaul Career Center.
October 18-19, 3:00-6:00 PM
2nd floor conference room
Arts & Letters Hall
2nd floor conference room
Arts & Letters Hall
Sign up today for a 20-minute session using this Google Doc sign-up sheet. Don’t miss this chance to talk to Laura about your career questions or plans!
Fall Job & Internship Fair
DePaul University’s Career Center is pleased to present the 2017 Fall Job & Internship Fair! Learn about current and future full-time, part-time and internship positions. Students of all experience levels are encouraged to attend.
Location: Lincoln Park Student Center room 120AB
Date: Day 1: Wednesday, October 4th 3 – 6 PM
Day 2: Thursday, October 5th 11 AM – 2 PM
*Professional dress is strongly recommended.
PREPARE FOR THE FAIR:
Do you need help preparing for the next job fair? Look no further! DePaul’s Career Center and CIBC Bank USA are teaming up to bring you tips and tricks on how to approach employers and make a lasting first impression. DePaul’s Career Center hosts multiple Job & Internship Fairs throughout the academic year with hundreds of employers looking for candidates like you. This workshop will be led by DePaul Alumnus Mark Mendoza, Joanna Mendoza, and Adrian Abonce.
For more information: https://depaul.joinhandshake.com/events/83137
Tips on preparing for the fair:
1) Research the companies and positions you are interested in.
2) Download the Career Fair Plus App, which provides a complete employer listing, event details, and real-time updates. The app can be accessed for both IOS and Android.
3) Visit the Career Center’s Peer Career Advisors for a resume review. *Peer Career Advisors are highly trained undergraduates who advise students and alumni concerning basic career related issues on a walk-in basis.
4) Dress for success & bring plenty of resumes!
Check out the elevator pitch and interview prep sections on DePaul’s Career Center Website for tips on making a great first impression with potential employers!
Meet your new LAS career advisor, Laura Droste
Check out Laura’s blog post to learn more about her (and how she knows for sure that employers really do want to hire Liberal Arts & Social Sciences majors)!
Professional Exploration Program
Experience firsthand the life of a professional in an industry you are curious about exploring! This job shadow, the Professional Exploration Program (PEP), is a unique opportunity that exposes you to potential career paths and work environments in a 9-5 workday. PEP introduces you to work cultures as well as careers that relate to your interests and skills. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss because it’s offered only once a year!
Deadline to apply is Nov. 6th.
Story Catchers: making impressions stick
We all appreciate a good story, especially as English majors. On October 13, put your love of story to work: learn how to tell the narrative of your professional self.
RSVP to Gina Anselmo at ganselmo@depaul.edu or on Handshake.
Creative Job & Internship Fair at Loop Campus – Tuesday, March 1st
The Career Center is excited to announce the DePaul Creative Job and Internship Fair on Tuesday March 1st, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Concourse level of the DePaul Center. This fair is specifically aimed to cater to the career interests of students interested in creative industries and roles. It is an excellent opportunity for those students to speak with representatives from various organizations about potential opportunities that are relevant to their interests.
Participating organizations include: Starcom MediaVest Group, Madden Communications, Razorfish, Luminaid, Rivet Radio, Solstice Mobile, Swoon, 826CHI, Cage+Aquarium, and much more!
In conjunction with the fair, there will also be a portfolio workshop on Monday February 29th, 2016 from 5 – 6 PM in the DePaul Center. This not only a chance for those interested in improving their creative portfolios to present potential employers, but a learning opportunity for those curious in starting a portfolio.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact Gabriela Hernandez (gherna17@depaul.edu ) or Simone Parker ( sparke24@depaul.edu).
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