Student Services, Iona College Center for Career Development


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Career Development Home Student Services Discovering Strengths and Interests Choosing a Major Exploring Careers Resumes and More Interviewing Internships Recruitment Resources Professional Organizations Guide to Graduate Schools Ask a Career Advisor Employer Services Alumni Services For Faculty For Parents Four Year Plan Exploring Careers Resumes & More Interviewing Internships Part-Time Job Listings On-Campus Recruiting Job Search Links Graduate School Contact Us Directions to Iona	The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development is committed to offering Undergraduate (including Returning Adult Students) and Graduate Students the tools and resources necessary to identify career interests, select an appropriate major, explore career fields and to provide assistance in securing internships and the job search process. Our vision is to engage each student with a structured four-year career development plan designed to enhance their marketability and to provide a competitive edge upon graduation. Tools and Resources to Help Students Achieve Career Success GAELlink, is Iona’s job/internship database and on-line career management system. Benefits of GAELlink registration include: 24 hour web based access to: Search and view employers, jobs and internships Post and send resumes to employers Create a career portfolio containing your resume, cover letter, transcripts, writing samples and more Register for resume, cover letter and interviewing workshops Stay updated on career opportunities and events Participate in alumni networking events Manage your own personalized calendar of career activities and events Discovering Strengths & Interests Identifying your skills, interests, personality type and work values will help you to find a more satisfying and rewarding career. You will also find this information helpful when you are in the process of choosing a major. more info Choosing a Major By the end of your sophomore year you will be asked to declare an academic major. Choosing a major is not always easy; it is important that you take the time to carefully research those majors that are of interest to you. more info Exploring Careers It is important to research and investigate various career fields prior to making a decision about a career. Find out more Resumes & Cover Letters Conducting an effective job search requires resume and cover letter preparation as well as interview practice. more Info Interviewing Conducting an effective job search requires interview preparation. more info Internships An internship is a pre-professional short-term work experience that gives you "hands-on" experience in a particular field or industry. There are many advantages in completing one or more internships prior to graduation. Find out more Recruitment Resources There are a variety of recruitment options listed below for students to explore. Students should meet with a Career Advisor to strategize a job search specific to their needs. Job Postings for internships and full-time professional positions are listed by employers through GAELlink. On-Campus Recruiting and Resume Referral for seniors who have participated in a Senior Recruiing Orientation. Contact a Career Advisor for more details. Career & Internship Expo Network with employers and learn about full-time opportunities and internships. Our next career & internship expo is February 22, 2007. Job Search Links Access job links for general employment, alumni & experienced employment, diversity employment and many others. Part-time Postings (non-professional e.g. retail, childcare, clerical, recreation) are viewable through Iona Hot Jobs on our homepage under the Fast Access section Graduate School Information Is graduate school right for you? General Graduate School Information Tests and Test Preparation Iona College Graduate School Programs Find out more Professional Organizations Join a professional association to obtain career/industry information and networking contacts. Find out more