The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development
Hours and Location
Center Hours for Spring 2012
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
* Please call for an appointment
Walk-in Hours begin on Tuesday, January 24th (For current students only):
Need help with your resume or cover letter? Stop by during Walk-in Hours for a brief consultation!
Tuesdays and Fridays
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Thursdays
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Located in Spellman Hall
Information for Faculty
Welcome to the faculty segment of the Career Development website. The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development, located on the second floor of Spellman Hall, offers students a variety of services and information. We are excited to collaborate with you in preparing Iona’s graduates for a career or graduate school.
Overview of the Center for Career Development
All current undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of any of the resources we offer, including:
- Individual career counseling and assessment services.
- Assistance in choosing a major and deciding on a career field.
- Resume and Cover Letter critiques
- Interviewing Techniques and Mock Interviews
- Graduate School advising
- A Career Resource Center with print and online resources
Accessing Internships Listed on GAELlink:
All paid and credit internships which are received by the Center for Career Development are listed online with GAELlink. As with the full and part-time job listings, there is no cost to the employer. Students are able to search for internships by job function, specific industry or location.
Accessing Full-time and Part-time Jobs Online:
Full-time positions are posted on GAELlink. Part-time positions are posted on the “Hot Jobs” portion of our webpage. After a part time position is listed for a month, it will no longer be active but can be retrieved as an archived position for a year.
Requesting Career Development Presentations:
The staff of Career Development offers workshops and presentations to classes and clubs in a variety of areas and targeted to meet students’ career development needs. Some recent presentations have included: Overview of Career Development, Exploring Careers, Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Winning Interviews, and Internship Information.
Referring Students to the Center for Career Development:
Career Advisors are available to students by appointment Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 4:30. To make an appointment, students can call (914) 633-2462. Students may stop by at any time during office hours to use our resource library. Open Hours (no appointment necessary) are available throughout the semester and specific days/times are listed on our website. Students may also email careerdevelopment@iona.edu with their questions or concerns.
See Also:
What's New
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Employers Attending Iona's Spring 2012 »
Check out the newly updated Next Step Guide, our comprehensive career planning manual! Special new features highlight LinkedIn, Effective Job/Internship Search for Students with Disabilities, and Personal Statement Guidelines for graduate school.
Job Choices Magazine (National Association for Colleges and Employers)
Student-focused recruitment publication which provides a wealth of information on the job search process and professional etiquette!
Off-Site Events:
Coast-To-Coast Career Fair - NYC February 6th at the Radisson Martinique.