DU’s Spring 2024 Career Fair

Dominican University held its Spring 2024 Career Fair on Thursday, February 29th. The fair had a record turnout with more than 360 students and 33 employers in attendance. The Office of Career Programs & Employer Relations would like to thank …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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Working an Unpaid Internship? Apply for Funding!

Through Dominican University’s Title V PA2 grant, funding is available for current undergraduate students in unpaid internships between January and July of 2024. To see the terms of funding and apply, complete the application linked below. U.S. work authorization is …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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Pre-med Student Uses Ancient Assyrian Remedies to Create Modern Beauty Products

With modern beauty in mind, Hannah Danha is tapping into the ancient remedies of her ancestors.

Danha, a senior biology major at Dominican University, is using her Excellence in Experiential Learning (ExcEL) Scholar Award grant to relaunch her small online …

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Marketing Student Secures Job Following Senior Showcase

The first annual Senior Showcase, hosted by The Office of Career Programs and Employer Relations in December, turned out to be a worthwhile and rewarding experience for students like current senior Alexandra Derlaga.

Alexandra Derlaga, a Marketing major at Dominican …

By Angela Magnelli
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The best entry-level jobs for business majors

Pursuing a business major can be one of the most lucrative paths to take, with almost limitless options for career directions. Finding your way after getting a business degree ultimately comes down to pinpointing what you’re most interested in and …

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What Is an Applicant Tracking System? Your Questions Answered!

You’ve probably seen the stats that say a majority of resumes are screened out by applicant tracking systems (ATS) and never seen by a human. Or you’ve heard that if you don’t use enough of the right keywords, your application …

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Five ways to make your LinkedIn profile stand out

LinkedIn is, arguably, THE place to be for professionals these days, social media or otherwise. In the post-pandemic world, networking online is more important than ever, and, of course, LinkedIn is the place where most job applications live.

The first …

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What Is a Consultant?

Consultants provide expert advice and guidance. While this could technically mean providing suggestions and strategies on where to go for dinner, consultants usually work on business and financial matters. 

Though it can take years to gain enough experience to truly …

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What Is Management Consulting?

Companies utilize management consulting services to get advice on a variety of strategy and organizational issues. Consultants use their expertise and experience to help these organizations resolve complex business problems. 

Management consulting is an esteemed field that includes both strategy …

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7 Important College Experiences Students Should Include in Professional Portfolios

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A common complaint from college graduates today is that employers expect too much experience for entry-level jobs. They have classes to attend and papers to write, social events, and possibly even part-time jobs. So, …

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