Career and Alumni Network

Jumpstart Your Career Journey

Need Some Career Advice?

Wherever you are on your journey – incoming student, current student, new grad, or an alumnus – we’re here to help. Make an appointment with a career advisor, visit our resume review dropbox, or explore the right career choices through O*NET Interest Profiler to get started.

Career AND Alumni Network

Your Career Path. Our Support.

Career and Internship Fairs

Corporate and Industry Partnerships

Events and Workshops

Our Team

Outcomes Summary and Annual Report

Resume Dropbox

Valpo Grow

Summer Career Challenge

CAREER SERVICES

Career Support Starting Day One

From your first year at Valpo to long after graduation, the Career and Alumni Network is here to help you figure out what comes next! Whether you have a clear career goal, no idea where to start, or a million questions in between, you’ll find people who are ready to listen, encourage you, and help you take the next step. There are no wrong questions, and you do not have to have everything figured out before you begin. We’re here to help you build confidence, explore your path, and start your tomorrow today!

Jumpstart Your Career Journey

Career Resources

Schedule appointments, drop your resume for review, explore the Career Hub, join exciting events and workshops, and more! We’re here to help however you need – check out resources available to incoming Valpo students, current Beacons, and alumni around the world.

Schedule An Appointment

There are a variety of options for Valpo students and alumni to connect with the Center for Career and Alumni Engagement team for career guidance and insight.

Stop in our office, email , or call 219.464.5005 to schedule an appointment.

AI and Career Planning

Generative AI can help you explore careers related to your interests, and can help with your job search, interview preparation and application materials, such as resumes and cover letters. AI can also be used to analyze job market trends, salary data, and industry demands.

Best Practices for AI use in career development

Be specific in your prompts (context, what you want, and your intended goal)
Review and personalize AI-generated suggestions to reflect your authentic voice
Use AI as a starting point, not the final product
Combine AI insights with professional advice from Career and Alumni Network staff and your own research

Career Events and Workshops

Stay up-to-date with all the events and workshops designed to help you succeed. View the calendar below!

Career Events

LinkedIn Masterclass

LinkedIn is a job-seeker’s secret weapon. Learn how to master it utilizing The Job Insider’s LinkedIn Masterclass.This complete at your own pace course is completely free to Valpo Students and Alumni to hone your skills while launching or growing your career.

LinkedIn masterclass

Career Exploration

Candid Career

Candid Career provides in-depth intelligence on hundreds of industries, occupations and careers, including videos of working professionals. You can also learn about the typical career paths for students with your major and the types of employers that hire graduates with your major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate by articulating the value of your major.

Candid Career

Career Explorations

O*NET Interest Profiler

The O*NET Interest Profiler is a career exploration tool that helps you discover the kinds of work activities and careers you may enjoy and find exciting.

o*NET Interest Profiler

Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Resume and Cover Letter Guides

Use the Valpo resume guide and the cover letter guide below to see if your materials fulfill all necessary general practices and norms of the industry. After you are satisfied with your resume or cover letter, reach out to us using the resume review Dropbox.

Resume Guide

Cover Letter Guide

Resume Dropbox

Job and Internship Search

Whether you are just starting to look for your first job or if you are someone who is trying to switch to a new job, you can use the various resources available to enhance your skills or upskill yourself. All campus career fairs are listed on the CareerHub and are hosted in the fall and spring! Looking for an on-campus job? You will find this opportunities on the CareerHub.

CareerHub

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