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
• Upload and send resumes to employers
• Create a career portfolio containing your resume, cover letter, transcripts, writing samples and more
• Register for career workshops and events
• Receive e-mails on career opportunities and events
  NOTE: To receive these emails you must have your major entered in the Academic section in your Profile
• Participate in alumni networking events
• Manage your own personalized calendar of career activities and events
• Create job-search agents which send jobs to you

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 freshman 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.
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Exploring Careers

It is important to research and investigate various career fields prior to making a decision about a career.
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Resumes & Cover Letters

Conducting an effective job search requires resume and cover letter preparation as well as interview practice.
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Interviewing

Conducting an effective job search requires interview preparation.
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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.
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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 Job/Internship Prep Session. Contact a Career Advisor for more details.
• Career & Internship Expo Network with employers and learn about full-time opportunities and internships.
• 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
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Professional Organizations

Join a professional association to obtain career/industry information and networking contacts.
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