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Tips from the Trenches

Yesterday, School of Communication alumna and human resource recruiter all-star, Monica Harris, shared her path to career success. As a Senior Recruiter for the Jacobson Group, Monica has seen it all in terms of resumes, cover letters and interviews. After all, your resume is the building block of your career – you’ll want to take [...]

Career Fair Success Stories

Not sure what the few months after graduation look like? We’re here to demystify the murky period between graduation and your next big move.

We were able to chat with Monica Harris, a School of Communication alumna, on how she turned her degree in communications to a successful human resources career. Monica graduated in 2011 with [...]

School of Communication Career Week 2013

School of Communication Career Week 2013

It’s a new year: it’s time to invest in your career – your future is worth it. Loyola University Chicago School of Communication’s Career Week 2013 is designed to put you in the driver’s seat to take control of your career. Join us Jan. 29 – 31 for interactive workshops and events to give you [...]

So tell me about yourself… | Perfecting the Elevator Speech

In this digital age, employers are used to reviewing resumes and cover letters online — but nothing beats dazzling a potential employer in person. Want to make sure you are remembered? Check out these tips for success at the School of Communication’s Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013.

Of course, you’ve done your homework prior [...]

Answering the Post-Grad Questions | Career Success as a Senior

As your second semester of senior year is approaching, so are the inevitable questions from family and friends about your post-grad plans. (Or maybe you’re even asking yourself.) You’ve probably rehearsed your elevator speech to the question “so what are you going to do after you graduate?” Many are still trying to figure out what [...]

Pave Your Path to Upperclassmen Success

As a soon-to-be-senior, you’ve mastered college life. By now, you’ve gained professional experience, are well under way with your major classes, have studied abroad or taken on leadership responsibilities on campus. Hopefully, you’ve given serious thought to your career and future. This upcoming summer is a fantastic way to pursue another internship, research graduate schools [...]

Career Success as a Sophomore

By now, you’ve gotten the lay of the land. You’ve mastered your classes, gotten involved on campus and are enjoying the city of Chicago. Most of you are probably looking ahead to the summer or next year – with plans to study abroad, perform research with a professor or intern over the summer.

The Career Development [...]

Best Foot Forward | Advice for Freshmen Students

Your first semester of freshmen year is over. You’ve survived your first week of finals, experienced the first bite of a Chicago winter and are looking ahead to your next semester. With a semester under your belt, it’s time to reflect on the first few months of college.

Maybe you loved your sociology class, but struggled [...]

Are you making your resume and checking it twice?

You’ve heard the song.  He’s making a list and checking it twice.  If you think about it, he’s making a list of millions upon millions of children and then not only checking their behavioral status once, but twice.  That’s a lot of personal time he’s using up for accuracy.  He’s smart, though.  Can you imagine [...]

The semester is over, now get to work!

The semester is over and the holiday season is here.  Oh so many things to celebrate!  First of all, good job on surviving the semester.  You are free to congratulate yourself, partake in a little Christmas cheer, and bring in the New Year.   Just remember not to turn yourself off completely.  You’ve got plenty to [...]