Career Programs and Employer Relations
Career development isn’t just an office or resource center at Dominican. It’s an engaging process that guides you toward your calling—and it begins on day one of your time here.
Where coursework meets career work
Gaining the skills you need to make your mark on the world shouldn’t wait until after graduation. Here, our priority is setting you up for success well before you leave campus. That’s why our award-winning career development courses are directly woven into your general education requirements. Through your North Star core curriculum, you’ll master crucial skills in key areas of the professional world like networking, interviewing, negotiating and applying for jobs and internships, ensuring you’re ready to make an impact well before graduation.
Your roadmap to success
You provide your passions and ambition. We provide the roadmap to success. Experience a hands-on learning capstone project at the end of each career development course throughout your four years that will lead you to your future career:
Year 1: Informational interviews
Engage with professionals in your desired field, building connections and to gaining a better sense of what your future career might look like and how you can best prepare.
Year 2: Mock interview experience
Conduct practice interviews with real-world employers so you can further build your network and hone your skills.
Year 3: Industry-specific presentation
Connect with professionals in your desired field and present your portfolio and experience in front of them, gaining valuable feedback and connections.
Year 4: Senior showcase
A reverse job-fair-style event where the area’s top employers come to campus to connect with you. You’ll gain valuable experience crafting and delivering your elevator pitch and further build your network.
Gain access to the area’s top internship and job opportunities
Here, you’ll have access to unmatched resources to help you land high-impact internship opportunities—and the skills to turn that internship into full-time employment. We use Handshake to help you discover part- and full-time jobs, internships and everything in between. Used by more than 200,000 employers, Handshake helps you take the next step toward building a great career.
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Earning a Call to the Big Leagues
Last summer, Chris earned an internship with Major League Baseball in New York City as a digital content designer. This gave him high-level experience that will help knock his career dreams out of the park. "It was such a great experience working in a fast-paced environment," Chris says. "This opportunity made me want to believe in myself more, want to tackle bigger challenges and also help other people do the same.”
One-on-one career mentoring—with top leaders in your industry
Through our hallmark Career Mentors program, composed of Executives and Experts in Residence (EIRs), you’ll connect with top industry leaders for personalized advising. These professionals have previously held executive-level appointments, positioning them as true experts in their industries.
At Dominican, Kathryn Greelea fine-tuned her professionalism, resume writing, public speaking prowess—and so much more.
Build your network – right on campus
It’s no secret networking is a key to finding jobs. And at Dominican, you’ll have countless opportunities to attend professional events and gain exposure to a wide variety of companies. The Chicago area’s top employers regularly visit campus to find talent. We regularly host career fairs, industry showcases, mock interviews, business pitch competitions to panels of employer partners and so much more. Check out the latest career events happening on campus.
Discover everything you need to succeed
Charting your professional course is no easy task. That’s why we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our on-demand headshot service is available for all students to ensure they have a professional presence on key networking platforms, such as LinkedIn. And our Suit Up program offers gently used suits and professional clothing items for students who need professional attire for networking events, interviews or professional meetings.
The Dominican Difference
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