Career and Professional Development Career and Professional Development (CPD) Programs, Staff, and Resources help students:
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Identify their values, interests, and skills
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Understand how to relate their skills to their professional journey
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Explore a wide range of careers in their fields of interest
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Develop and pursue a career plan for life after college.
Professional Development Platforms and Resources offered by CPD:
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Handshake, LMU’s job and internship portal connecting students to thousands of internships and jobs at all times VMock, an online resume-review tool that gives students personalized resume feedback based on criteria gathered from employers and global best practices LinkedIn Learning, an online platform with personalized datadriven experiences that provides instant access to videos, courses, and trainings focused on soughtafter skills
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LMU on LinkedIn: expand your network by connecting with other Lions
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Big Interview, an online platform with on-demand interview practice and resources
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The Pride, an online network connecting LMU
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Roadtrip Nation, an online collection of videos following LMU students who set out on the road to meet and learn from LMU alumni
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Virtual career coaching appointments for guidance specific to your professional journey
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Virtual drop-in peer advising for tips on resumes, cover letters, job search strategies, and more
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Additional resources relating to job and internship search, diversity and inclusion, informational interviewing, salary negotiation, and more.
Industry-Specific Virtual Programs Offered by CPD:
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Panel discussions, networking opportunities, and workshops with alumni, employers, and professionals
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Recruitment opportunities including career and graduate school fairs featuring over 250 companies and organizations per year
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VOCARÉ, a reflective and career discernment-focused program connecting students with faculty, young alumni, and peers
Career and Professional Development Von Der Ahe Building 135 310.338.2871 Facebook: LMUCareers Twitter: LMUCareers Instagram: @LMUCareers
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