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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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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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DU’s Fall 2023 Career Fair

On Thursday, September 28th, Dominican University held the Fall 2023 Career Fair. This event marked a significant milestone for our students’ professional development, with over 320 students in attendance. We were joined by 26 wonderful employers across many industries. The …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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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

Approved Internship Providers

A list of approved internship providers can be found here.

This list includes employers that have hired DU students in the …

Federal Internship Finder

The federal government offers many exciting job opportunities, but they can be difficult to find, track and navigate, complicated by …

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

On-Demand Headshots

If you’re looking for a professional headshot, look no further! Come check out Career Programs and Employer Relations’ new Iris …

Career Mentors (EIRs)

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

Alumni Connections

  • Sr. Occupational Therapist Rush
Meet Veronica >

David Aron

Alumni, Faculty
  • Professor of Marketing and Director of Graduate Programs and Executive Education Dominican University
Meet David >

Lexye Barcenas

Alumni, Students / Peers
  • Marketing Intern Dominican University
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Johanna Barsotti

Alumni, Faculty
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Product Marketing Manager The Washington Post
Meet Johanna >
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Early Childhood Educator Independent Contractor
Meet Kelly >
  • Illinois
  • Marketing Coordinator UPG Enterprise LLC
Meet Ana Vianeth >

Robert Calin-Jageman

Alumni, Faculty
  • Professor Dominican University
Meet Robert >

Mark Carbonara

Alumni, Faculty
  • Assistant Vice President of Advancement Dominican University
Meet Mark >

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 103 01) LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER

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

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…

COMPUTER SCIENCE: (DCDP 302 01) PRESENTING YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY

The emphasis in this course is on strong oral communication skills. Students strengthen these skills by mastering Aristotle’s three components…

CRIMINOLOGY: (DCDP 102 01) LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER

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

CRIMINOLOGY: (DCDP 202 01) LEVERAGING YOUR STRENGTHS

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

CRIMINOLOGY: (DCDP 301 01) PRESENTING YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY

The emphasis in this course is on strong oral communication skills. Students strengthen these skills by mastering Aristotle’s three components…

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 305 01) PRESENTING YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY

The emphasis in this course is on strong oral communication skills. Students strengthen these skills by mastering Aristotle’s three components…

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/NATURAL SCIENCE: (DCDP 306 01) PRESENTING YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY

The emphasis in this course is on strong oral communication skills. Students strengthen these skills by mastering Aristotle’s three components…

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 101 01) LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER

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

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 303 01) PRESENTING YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY

The emphasis in this course is on strong oral communication skills. Students strengthen these skills by mastering Aristotle’s three components…

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.…

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