Career Services and Resources for Alumni
- Career Management
- Graduate School Information
- Job Listings
- Counseling Services
- Networking - Students, Alumni, and Business Community
- Career Resource Library
- Recruiting for Your Organization
- Interns for Your Organization
"Surviving Life after College: Quarterlife Career and Life Strategies" April 5, 2008
- If you ever find yourself staring at the clock and wondering "is this what I got my degree for?" Are you still trying to decode your retirement plan, while worrying about how you're going to pay back all those student loans, this seminar is for you. Abby Miller and Cathy Stoker are coming to SF to let you know that you're not alone, and to offer practical advice on how to navigate life in your twenties and thirties. (Visit their website at: www.quarterlifecrisis.com)
- We are partnering with University of the Pacific, USF and St. Mary's College to bring this one day series of workshops, including: Finding a Job, Finances 101, Life Outside of Work, Your Quarterlife Crisis.
- Lunch will be served from Noon to 1 p.m. ($10 per person)
- Workshops from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on the USF Campus ($10 per person)
- Informal Networking Happy Hour: 5:30 - 7 p.m. (no-host)
- Pre-registration is required - call 650-508-3515 or alumni@ndnu.edu
Career Management
Managing one's career is an ongoing, lifelong process. We hope you'll share your career successes and progress with the staff in Career Services. Career Services resources and appointments are available to alumni for little or no charge. We can help you take the pulse on your career or assist you with a career transition. Call 650-508-3667 to make an appointment.
Graduate School Information
We have both library and internet resources to help you choose a graduate program or school and to find out where to take graduate school exams. We also have information on writing a personal statement or essay and are available to proofread. Stop by or call for an appointment with one of our counselors.
GradSource.com - a comprehensive resource for exploring graduate school and studies.
Job Listings
Career Services receives part-time, full-time, and internship postings every week. Job listings received from local employers are filed in job binders and boards. Come in for a visit or use MonsterTRAK for online listings. Call us at 650-508-3717 for the NDNU password.
Resume Writing
You can access Susan Ireland's Ready- Made Website by clicking on Resume Help Online. Contact us for the NDNU password. This comprehensive site is composed of a Resume Writing Guide, Cover Letter Writing Guide, and templates for resumes and cover letters. You can also make an appointment with us for a resume review. Here are a few quick pointers to help your resume stand out:
- A good resume is a marketing tool. Its main purpose is to help you get a job interview.
- A good resume focuses on the future - not the past.
- A good resume emphasizes your achievements and accomplishments rather than descriptions of your previous work experiences.
View Susan Ireland's cutting-edge tips and resources:
Career Counseling Services
Individual career counseling is available on an appointment basis for alumni. Call 650-508-3667 to schedule an appointment. A visit with a career counselor will help you to:
- Assess your personality style, skills, interests, and values
- Research career options
- Develop successful job search strategies
- Create or improve your resume
- Practice interviewing skills
- Explore your options for graduate school
Networking - Students, Alumni, and Business Community
Career Services staff actively networks with current students, alumni, and the business community to develop contacts willing to talk with students concerning career options and job opportunities. Career Services is currently developing an Alumni - Student Network. This group is designed to provide an opportunity for alumni to share career information and advice with current NDNU students and other alumni. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the Alumni - Student Network Form. You may also register to become an advisor on the "Career Contact and Alumni Network" on MonsterTRAK.
Alumni Panel & Networking Event - April 16, 2008
- As part of Career Week, we invite Alumni to share their experiences and insights on navigating a career path. For more information contact Janet Giannini, Director of Alumni Relations, at 650-508-3515.
Career Resource Library
Our career library offers the job hunter and career changer a wide variety of resources that includes:
- Employer information
- Graduate and professional school literature
- Career books and information
- EUREKA, the California Career Information System
- Resume, interview, and job search publications:
More materials available in Career Services, SM128.
Recruiting for Your Organization
You already know the quality of individuals that graduate from Notre Dame de Namur University (formerly College of Notre Dame). Put us in touch with your Human Resources Department or recruiters and we'll make sure that they have the opportunity to meet our students. Opportunities throughout the year include job fairs, on-campus interviews, and club presentations. To learn more call 650-508-3667.
Interns for Your Organization
Internships are an important part of the learning experience. Internships allow our students to apply their classroom knowledge to the real world. Students interested in internships either during the school year or in the summer come from all disciplines within the university. To have your organization listed in our internship database or to learn more about our program contact Carrie McKnight at 650-508-3667.