Career Development

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Student Services Building - 2nd floor, Room 214

Summer Hours
5/19/08 - 8/22/08

Career Counseling is by Appointment Only
M-Th 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
F 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
No Walk-In Counseling Hours

What's New at the CDC?

Fall 2008 Internship Registration Deadline - September 16th
Career Week - October 20th - 23rd
Grad School Expo - Nov. 19th (Addmision Reps - Download the Registration Form)
MyWorkster - Create a professional presence on-line and network!

Academic Year Hours

Office Hours:
M, Tu & Th:  8:30 AM-5:00 PM
W:                 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
Fri:                8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Walk-in Counseling Hours: (no appointment necessary)
Mon & Thur:  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Tues:              2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Wed:               4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fri                   11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Welcome to the Purchase College Career Development Center!

Our mission is to provide personalized and comprehensive career-related services and programs that empower Purchase College students throughout their college years. Our staff is dedicated to offering quality career counseling, career educational programming, and job and internship resource development designed to assist undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni across academic disciplines.

The Center continues to create new programs and services while continually developing resources and opportunities that support our students’ career goals. Whether you are studying at one of Purchase College's three Arts Conservatories, Schools of Art and Design, Natural and Social Sciences, Humanities, and Liberal Arts, the Career Development Center encourages and supports students at every stage of their career development.

What Brings You here?

Students
I would like to talk to a career counselor
I want to find a job or internship
I’m undecided about my major or career direction and need assistance
I need help writing a resume, cover letter, or "Thank You" letter
I need help preparing for interviews for a jobs or internships
I’m thinking about graduate school or Professional School and need guidance and resources
I want to sign up for Purchase JobScore - our college's on-line job system.

Employers
I would like to list a job or internship for students at Purchase College
I want to learn more about your Internship Program
I wish to come to campus to speak or present to students
I'd like to participate in your on-campus career fairs

Alumni
What services do you offer for alumni of Purchase College?
I’m looking for job leads & resources
I’m changing careers and want some guidance and advice in deciding my next steps
I’m starting a job search and want to have my resume and cover-letters critiqued
I’d like to participate in your Mentor Network to help current Purchase students explore their career interests
I want to hire some Purchase students!