Prospective Students

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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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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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Eric Borsche At The State Of Campus Recruiting Panel Of Parker Dewey

Each quarter, Parker Dewey brings together corporate leaders, universities and organizations supporting students, and all those interested in addressing the challenges of college-to-career. They touch on hot topics facing institutions and recruiters, and welcome questions in advance from audience members.

By Yasmin Silva
Yasmin Silva
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Dominican, Rush Oak Park Hospital Partnership Creates Dedicated Education Unit for Nursing Students

A new partnership with RUSH Oak Park Hospital will offer Dominican University nursing students a new opportunity for hands-on learning — and a way to grow the number of hospital nurses amid nationwide shortages.  

Beginning in January 2024, the first …

By Yasmin Silva
Yasmin Silva
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Willenborg Internship Gives Political Science Major Experience in Community Organizing

Preparing and serving food at a shelter for Chicago’s homeless gave Amy Villasenor her first taste of volunteerism as a high school student.

This summer, the rising sophomore and political science major at Dominican experienced community outreach in a new …

By Yasmin Silva
Yasmin Silva
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Career Resources

Career Mentors (EIRs)

Our hallmark Career Mentors program, composed of Executives and Experts in Residence (EIRs), connects students with top industry leaders for …

Undocumented Student Guide

Dominican University is committed to providing inclusive opportunities, regardless of immigration status. Check out this guide for more information!

Career Exploration

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

Resources for Undocumented Students
Immigrants Rising
Immigrants Rising is an organization dedicated to empowering undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through …
Associations for Communications & Marketing Students

This is an association guide for Communications & Marketing students. This is not an exhaustive list! If you are interested …

Association Guide for Physical & Life Science Students

This is an association guide for Physical and Life Science students. This is not an exhaustive list! If you are …

Career Courses

BCDP 100: LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER

This course provides a structured opportunity for Business students to leverage their college experience as the first step in their…

BCDP 200: LEVERAGING YOUR STRENGTHS

In this course, Business students master Dominican’s S.T.A.R. approach to written and verbal business communication, including interviewing, resume writing, and…

BCDP 300: PRESENTING YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY

The emphasis in this course is on strong oral communication skills for Business students. Students strengthen these skills by mastering…

BCDP 400: MANAGING YOUR CAREER

This capstone career development course provides opportunities for Business students to take the final step in the career-readiness path they…

COMPUTER SCIENCE: (DCDP 205 01) LEVERAGING YOUR STRENGTHS

This course provides a structured opportunity for Computer Science majors to master Dominican’s S.T.A.R. approach to written and verbal professional…

CRIMINOLOGY: (DCDP 402 01) MANAGING YOUR CAREER

This capstone course provides a structured opportunity for Criminology majors to take the final step in their college career-readiness path.…

ENGLISH: (DCDP 204 01) LEVERAGING YOUR STRENGTHS

This course provides a structured opportunity for English majors to master Dominican’s S.T.A.R. approach to written and verbal professional communication,…

ENGLISH: (DCDP 404 01) MANAGING YOUR CAREER

This capstone course provides a structured opportunity for English majors students to take the final step in their college career-readiness…

HWE : (DCDP 405 01) MANAGING YOUR CAREER

This capstone course provides a structured opportunity for Health and Wellness majors to take the final step in their college…

INFORMATICS: (DCDP 201 01) LEVERAGING YOUR STRENGTHS

This course provides a structured opportunity for Informatics majors to master Dominican’s S.T.A.R. approach to written and verbal professional communication,…

INFORMATICS: (DCDP 401 01) MANAGING YOUR CAREER

This capstone course provides a structured opportunity for Informatics majors to take the final step in their college career-readiness path.…

PSYC/NEUR: (DCDP 203 01) LEVERAGING YOUR STRENGTHS

This course provides a structured opportunity for Psychology or Neuroscience majors to master Dominican’s S.T.A.R. approach to written and verbal…

PSYC/NEUR: (DCDP 203 02) LEVERAGING YOUR STRENGTHS

This course provides a structured opportunity for Psychology or Neuroscience majors to master Dominican’s S.T.A.R. approach to written and verbal…

PSYC/NEUR: (DCDP 403 01) MANAGING YOUR CAREER

This capstone course provides a structured opportunity for Psychology or Neuroscience majors to take the final step in their college…

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