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- Visit The Center for Career Development to develop a personal career plan
- Meet with your academic advisor to explore majors and minors
- Create a resume to prepare for any career opportunity
- Register with to learn about part-time and summer jobs
- Become involved in to enhance interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Meet with your faculty advisor to receive academic guidance, explore research opportunities, and discuss academic and career plans
- Consider becoming a student officer with the University Police Department
- Participate in volunteer activities in the Jesuit tradition
- Investigate and join professional associations, such as the
- Maintain a good GPA and seek out the resources available at the CTLE
- Build relationships with professors, advisors, and staff to add to your existing network
- Attend the CAS Passport events
- Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
- Continue to research and explore career options; What Can I Do With A Criminal Justice Degree?
- Learn about internships, volunteer, and experiential learning opportunities
- Meet with your faculty advisor to receive academic guidance, explore research opportunities, and discuss academic and career plans
- Set-up a account and connect with alumni
- Upload your resume to for review and approval
- Participate in career-related workshops and presentations sponsored by the Center for Career Development
- Attend
- Investigate and join professional associations
- Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use
- Conduct informational interviews with professionals in your desired field
- If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Attend
- Explore graduate school program options
- Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
- Update your professional documents such as resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and profile to apply for internships or research opportunities
- Meet with your faculty advisor to receive academic guidance, explore research opportunities, and discuss academic and career plans
- Obtain practical/internship experience
- Continue to network with professionals using and alumni gatherings
- Maintain involvement in and take on a leadership role
- Attend
- Participate in career-related workshops and presentations sponsored by the Center for Career Development
- If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Attend
- Explore graduate school program options and take the
- Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
- Obtain additional practical/internship experience
- Meet with your faculty advisor to receive academic guidance, explore research opportunities, and discuss academic and career plans
- Update your resume on Handshake to search and apply for positions
- Attend
- Continue to expand your professional network
- Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use
- If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Complete applications and prepare for interviews
- Secure employment or graduate/professional school acceptance
- Report your post-graduation plans to The Center for Career Development
Office Information
- Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu - Directions to Campus
Office Hours
- 8:30am - 4:30pm (Mon. - Fri.)
Contact Us
The Roche Family Center for Career Development
Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu
