The Career Center is dedicated to providing students and alumni with the necessary tools, resources, and strategies that will assist them in identifying and obtaining their personal career goals. The Career Center is located in Suite 120 (first floor) under the Student Affairs Division. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
 
CAREER CENTER STAFF:
 
Lauren Conway
Director of Career Services + Employer Relations
 
Cassidy Wagner
Assistant Director of Career Services

Services offered include:

  • One-on-one career advising on topics including: career exploration, professionalism, job and internship search strategies, networking strategies, interviewing techniques, graduate school applications, and more!
  • Appointments with Peer Advisors, a team of students trained in providing feedback on Resumes, CV's, and cover letters.
  • Access to College Central, a comprehensive job board for CIA students and alumni.
  • Guidance in finding and applying to on-campus opportunities, including Federal Work Study opportunities.
  • Opportunities to network with employers through the semesterly Career + Graduate School Fair, info-sessions, employer visits, and tabling.
  • Professional development workshops, events, and access to the Professional Closet, a free resource where students can find professional clothing.
  • Assistance in finding and pursuing a credit or non-credit bearing internship.
  • Support for Creativity Works, a self-initiated, entrepreneurial internship program for Visual Art and Craft majors.
  • Connections to Alumni for career exploration, mentorship, and informational interviews.
  • Lifelong access to services to assist in career transition.
 
We look forward to seeing you in Career Services!