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CV300.205: Learning and Thriving Early on a Friday Morning

It’s 8:00 a.m. on a Friday, and the students in CV300.205 are wide awake, actively engaging in Hernan Espinosa’s class. Kudos to both the instructor and the students for bringing energy and focus to early morning career development!

CV300 is …

By Yasmin Silva
Yasmin Silva
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Celebrating National Internship Day: Honoring Tomorrow’s Leaders

The last Thursday of July marks National Internship Day, celebrating the invaluable contributions of interns across various industries. This day highlights the importance of internships in shaping the future workforce by providing essential skills, experience, and confidence.

Personal Development

Internships …

By Jennifer Heard
Jennifer Heard Project Assistant
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ShopDU Featured in the Dominican Star

Written by Bianca Dinkha for the April edition of the Dominican Star

What started as an artistic passion for senior Chris Rice, later became a creative independent business with unique services in graphic design.  

Rice’s business is featured in ShopDU, the one-stop-shop …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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The Office of Career Programs and Employer Relations is expanding DU’s award-winning Career and Vocation program.

The Office of Career Programs and Employer Relations is expanding DU’s award-winning Career and Vocation program. Aligning with DU’s strategic plan, this represents a significant advancement in our dedication to providing comprehensive support to our students as they navigate their …

By Jennifer Heard
Jennifer Heard Project Assistant
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Career Programs Highlighted at the Chicago Career Professionals Network

Career Programs director of career curriculum and employer relations, Kathy Meisinger, presented to the Chicago Career Professionals Network (CCPN) on March 19, 2024. Her talk outlined the innovative work in Career Programs, student outcomes, and advice for other institutions wanting …

By Yasmin Silva
Yasmin Silva
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News & Advice

Career Resources

Click the button below to see our office’s guide to navigating as a first-gen and typical FAQs from first-gen students.

Click the button below to see the employer list for DU’s Fall 2024 Career Fair!

Resume Examples

Not sure how your resume should look or what to include? We’ve gathered examples across a variety of industries for …

Educator Resource Guide

This is a resource guide for educators. For additional career resources, please make an appointment with an Expert/Executive in Residence

Students with Disabilities Career Guide

This is a resource guide for students with disabilities. This is not an exhaustive guide, but it is a good …

Career Exploration

At Dominican, you can choose from more than 50 majors and numerous programs and minors to help you achieve your …

Alumni Connections

Laura (Deane) Devitt

Alumni, Faculty
  • Director, Programs Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
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  • Research Specialist The Chartis Group
Meet Emily >
  • Sr. Occupational Therapist Rush
Meet Veronica >
Meet Waraporn >

Susan Adame

Alumni, Students / Peers
Meet Susan >
  • Medical Student, c/o 2024 Lincoln Memorial DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Meet Chinelo >
  • N/A
Meet Enzo >
  • Adjunct Instructor Dominican University
Meet Amy >

Contact & Location

Phone
(708) 524-6786
Address

Lewis Hall
Suite 216

River Forest, IL 60305

Career Service Hours

Monday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am- 4:30 pm