Career Programs and Employer Relations
Career development isn’t just an office or resource center at Dominican. It’s an engaging process that guides you toward your calling—and it begins on day one of your time here.
Where coursework meets career work
Our innovative, newly designed core curriculum will provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to create lasting change and turn your bold ideas into boundless impact. Through our intentionally designed, career-focused courses, you’ll be ready to apply for jobs and internships, network with industry professionals, interview effectively and build foundational skills—inside and outside of the classroom.
Real-world experience shouldn’t have to wait until after college
Gaining the skills you need to make your mark on the world is our priority. We’ll make sure you’re set up for success well before you leave campus. As a student at Dominican, you’ll practice the job you want before you graduate through a required internship—so you can build top-notch skills and begin creating professional relationships and networks that you’ll maintain throughout your career.
One-on-one career mentoring—with top leaders in your industry
What if you could get personalized career advice from a former Fortune 500 executive? At Dominican, you can. Your career development courses are taught by industry experts, allowing you countless opportunities to connect with real-world professionals who’ll provide you one-on-one career mentoring and advising.Gain access to the area’s top internship and job opportunities.
Gain access to the area’s top internship and job opportunities
Dominican is your path to game-changing opportunities. Here, you’ll have access to unmatched resources to help you land high-impact internship opportunities—and the skills to turn that internship into full-time employment. Our campus is located just 10 miles from the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and creative cities. Through our unparalleled partnerships with top employers in the city and beyond, we’ll help you unlock all of that potential.
Build your network. Create meaningful connections.
It’s no secret networking is a key to finding jobs. And at Dominican, you’ll have countless opportunities to attend professional events and gain exposure to a wide variety of companies. The Chicago area’s top employers regularly visit campus to find talent. Some of them are even Dominican alums. How’s that for an inside connection?
The Dominican Difference
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