Job Search Preparation

Successful career search preparation involves many important steps including self exploration, career field investigation, organization targeting, marketing yourself, interviewing, and working. Workshops offered throughout the year provide the help you need to be successful at each stage. Visit our on-line calendar for a workshop schedule. Students may register for specific workshops by contacting The Career Center in DeChiaro College Center, First Floor, West Wing. You may sign up by stopping by or calling (410)617-2232, or sending an e-mail message to thecareercenter@loyola.edu. Include your name, phone number, year, and major.

Career Research
The first step in career search preparation is knowing yourself and what experience(s) you are interested in. Whether you have declared a major or not, our self-assessment tools can assist you with exploring your career paths. From there, you can research your different industries, employers, or internship/job opportunities using our Career Resource Library or any of a number of our online career resources.

Resumes
Beginning to write a resume can be very challenging. If is often difficult to condense your experiences, education, and skills onto one page. For help with resume writing, attend the Career Workshop, Effective Resumes and Employment Correspondence. To find out when and where the workshop is being held, look at our on-line calendar. You may also make an appointment with a Career Advisor for help getting started or to have your resume critiqued.

Interviewing
Need to brush up on your interviewing techniques? Schedule a practice interview with a Career Advisor that may be videotaped. Videotaping allows for valuable feedback from a Career Advisor. Attend the Career Workshops, Interviewing for Success Parts I and II to learn common interviewing questions, etiquette, dressing for success, and salary negotiation tips.

Reciprocity Service
Need help over the holidays or summer break? Loyola Students may request assistance from Career Centers at select colleges and universities throughout the United States. Letters asking for such assistance will be written by Loyola’s Career Center Staff upon request.