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Career Development helps Dominican University students and alumnae/i clarify and attain their career goals. By working collaboratively with faculty, we can better achieve this goal.

Student and alumnae/i career development concerns can usually be divided into three specific areas: career advising, internships and employment or graduate school admission. You may refer students to our office to receive assistance with any of these career-related concerns.

Career Advising

  • Choosing a major
  • Using career assessments to clarify career options and evaluate interests and strengths
  • Discussing resumes, internships, job search strategies and interviewing
  • Guiding students and alumnae/i through career transition

Internships

  • Assisting students in obtaining internships and obtaining academic credit
  • Utilizing online resources related to internship opportunities
  • Communicating current available internship opportunities and employer sites
  • Download forms here:  Internship application and evaluation. 

Employment or Graduate School Admission

  • Using career/job fairs in a job search
  • Negotiating salaries
  • Utilizing online resources related to employment opportunities
  • Participating in employer information sessions or on-campus recruiting
  • Discussing graduate school and admission requirements

 To refer a student to our office, please call us at 708-524-6786 or email at careers@dom.edu.