Career Services at Calumet College of St. Joseph
The Career Services Office maintains a wide range of current occupational information, internship and job listings, and career assessment materials designed to help students and recent alumni explore career opportunities. Books, videos, articles, and web resources regarding occupations, job markets, job outlooks,
job search skills, and graduate schools are available. Job preparation workshops and consultations are offered along with general internship and career guidance.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Career Services Office is to guide and support students and alumni of the College in their career development by providing resources to help them become and stay competitive within their chosen profession.
GOALS
I. To assist students and alumni in gaining clarity, direction, tools, and confidence in their career planning and development;
II. To help them gain a better understanding of their interests and strengths in order to clearly define their options;
III. To assist them in developing specific steps that chart a course to achieve their career goals;
IV. To provide methods and techniques that will facilitate application of key career planning concepts to help them better position themselves in the marketplace;
V. Refer and link them to employers and other resources; and
VI. Offer training, consultation, and activities to help them develop self-assurance and confidence in managing their career activities.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- Career Self-Assessment Tools (FOCUS)
- Internship Planning and Placement
- Career Advising and Counseling
- Internship and Job Preparation Workshops
- On-site Campus Recruitment
- Job Fairs
- Electronic Resume and Job Posting Services for Students, Alumni, and Employers (College Central Network)
- Job Shadowing and Job Mentoring
- Alumni and Employer Career Panel Presentations
- Career Resource Library
STAFFING AND HOURS
The office is staffed by a Director of Career Services and an Internship and Community Outreach Coordinator.
Services are offered from 9-5 Monday, Thursday and Friday and 9-7 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Appointments are suggested but walk-ins are welcomed.
Students can also complete a request form for career assistance and will be contacted for an appointment. We try to accommodate your schedule if an appointment is needed outside of regularly scheduled office hours.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Mike Kenny, Director of Career Services – (219) 473-4341/mkenny@ccsj.edu
Sioban Amezcua, Internship & Community Outreach Coordinator – (219) 473-4253/samezcua@ccsj.edu
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