Career Development

Library 2nd Floor - Career Center

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

(814) 886-6387

The Office of Career Development’s mission is to proactively assist students with career planning initiatives from matriculation to beyond graduation. Educational opportunities range from personality and interest inventories to help determine career direction, to preparation of professional materials and skills related to the job, internship, and graduate school search process. The office will introduce students to professional career resources, provide information on community and campus career events, and share employer job postings. Career Development provides area employers with resources to promote professional opportunities virtually and on-campus. The office promotes a holistic and educational environment-- through multiple opportunities and events-- that focuses on developing the career goals of each individual student. The Office of Career Development is part of the larger Office of Student Success and Persistence, in collaboration with Academic Advising and Professional Tutoring.

Career Development offers assistance with Career Exploration, Résumé/Cover Letter Writing, Interview Skills, Internship Preparation, Job Search Strategies, Grad School Search, and all career planning goals. Services are available by individual appointment, scheduled workshops and events, walk-in service when available, self-directed use of office resources during regular business hours, and self-directed use of the Career Development LibGuide at any time.

Overview of Services

Career Events & Workshops: Mock interview fairs, networking events, resume-writing workshops, interview workshops, Prepare for the Fair, and more.

Career Planning Resources: Software to assist students in the career exploration, self- assessment process includes the Focus 2 Assessment and other online resources.

Career Development LibGuide: Online, self-directed resources that range from career/major exploration websites to résumé and cover letter examples to salary negotiation tips. The LibGuide can be located via the Mount Aloysius College Career Development webpage.

Career Resources: Complimentary handouts available in the Career Center including sample résumés and interview questions by major, cover letter examples, helpful packets, and more.

Mock Interviews: One-on-one practice interviews to build confidence and improve interview skills.

Job & Internship Fairs: Employers are invited annually to campus to network with students, schedule interviews, and accept résumés. Information about other off-campus job and internship fairs is also available.

Handshake: An online platform designed to connect college students with employers. Students can upload resumes to the website and review job/internship listings posted by employers. Be sure to activate your account by visiting the Handshake link on the left-hand column of the MyMac Portal Page.

Graduate School Information: Learn about graduate school opportunities at Mount Aloysius College and schools around the country. We are happy to discuss the application process, help you to create a résumé/CV, and review personal statements.

First Destination Survey: Annual survey used to capture information regarding what our new college graduates are up to within the first 6 months after graduation.

Alumni Services: Alumni are invited to connect with the Career Development for further assistance with their career goals as a life-long service of the college.

Mountie Career Closet

The Mountie Career Closet is available in St. Gert’s 39 for any student who needs professional attire for an interview or new job at no cost. Make an appointment with Career Development to gain access to the closet.

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