The Center for Career & Professional Development

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Associate DirectorCEAS Liaison

Nick Praedin, M.Ed.

Assistant DirectorPatricia Reina, M.S.

Associate DirectorGraduate Students

Lynn D’Angelo-Bello, M.A.

Associate DirectorA&S Liaison

Candice Sierzega, 12G, M.Ed.

Associate DirectorCBE Liaison

Karen Kuczynski, M.A.

CCPD Career Coaches

College Liaisons

Associate DirectorPre-Professional &

Pre-GraduateMary Ellen Raposa, M.Ed.

Special Populations

Who We Serve

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Undergraduate students• Liaisons to CBE, CEAS, CAS• 4,900 undergraduate students

Pre-professional advising• Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Pre-Grad

Graduate students• 2,300 graduate students

Alumni • Free lifetime career support

Employers• 1,000+ corporate partners

Explore self & options

Develop skills

Gain experience

Strategize & act

Network

Evaluate & decide

Explore Self & Options• Reflect on experiences from high school and take note of themes• Join academic and recreational clubs• Take Elective Courses• Speak with faculty and peers about majors• Conduct informational interviews• Participate in an externships• Get involved in community service• Take MBTI (Personality) and STRONG (Skills) assessments

• Develop a branded resume that is industry-specific• Create and update your LUCIE account• Understand mechanics of writing a targeted cover letter• Create and maximize your LinkedIn profile • Manage your online presence

Develop Skills

• Shadow alumni in various industries/occupations• Volunteer and participate in community service• Complete at least 1 internship • Participate in a study abroad experience• Apply for the co-op program (engineering)

Gain Experience

• Reflect on prior internship/work experiences and take note of what you liked and disliked

• Create a values checklist of important aspects of your job search (salary, work/life balance, geographic location, company size, etc)

• Network with alumni and contacts in the industries/careers you wish to pursue to learn more

• Meet with your career coach to develop a unique action plan• Apply for opportunities utilizing multiple search methods and track your

applications (search engine used, date you applied, recruiter contact)• Work with the Pre-Professional/ Pre-Graduate School Counselor to develop a

search action plan

Strategize & Act

• Revisit your values checklist and compare opportunities • Utilize online tools to learn the skills and techniques to effectively negotiate

salary• Visit the corporate organizations offices to learn more about team dynamics and

company culture• Speak with trusted family, friends, and faculty to gain multiple opinions• Consult with a career coach to weigh options• Ask the recruiter and your potential supervisor additional questions you have

regarding the offer

Evaluate & Decide

What We Offer

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Career coaching• Appointments & walk-ins• Major & career exploration• Resumes, CVs, cover letters,

LinkedIn profiles• Networking• Interviewing skills• Job offer evaluation & negotiation

Career development programming

• Meet- ups• Workshops• Tailored programs

What We Offer

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Networking events• Career fairs• Immersion trips• Employer information

sessions

Job/internship postings• Online platform (LUCIE) • Over 1,400 employers• Over 4,700 postings

On campus interviewing• 200+ companies per year• 2,700 interviews

Resources & Events

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On- campus interviews• 200+ companies recruit on

campus each yearCareer fairs• Fall & Spring Semesters | Register on LUCIE

Mock interview days• Fall Semester | Register on LUCIE

Resume marathon• Fall & Spring Semester | Register on LUCIE

Quick Questions• Weekly time slots career coaches save

dedicated to answering quick questions regarding your career development journey

First Destination

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First Destination College of Arts & Sciences

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First DestinationCollege of Business & Economics

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First Destination College of Engineering & Applied Science

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Visit Us

Rauch Business CenterSuite 484

610-758-3710 | careercenter.lehigh.edu