Resources
Here you’ll find a selection of internal and external resources related to various phases of the career process. For guidance on using these resources and access to even more, visit us by making an appointment or stopping in during drop-in hours.
Career Resource Platforms
Handshake
Loyola is proud to partner with Handshake, the best-in class career services platform for job and internship postings and managing your career journey.
- Login: Students, Alumni, and Employers
- Learn more about Handshake Last year, there were 27,769 job and 9,336 internship opportunities on Handshake.
Loyola Connect
Loyola has partnered with PeopleGrove to develop a custom, Loyola-only career networking platform. Nearly 5,500 students, alumni, and friends of the University are registered and connect around career topics.
Big Interview
Loyola is proud to partner with Big Interview to make their proven, step-by-step system
of interview prep and practice available to Loyola students. The platform combines
expert video lessons and an interactive interview practice tool to help you compete
for the most coveted internships and jobs.
If you have issues accessing certain content or if you have technical questions, reach
out to the Rizzo Career Center at thecareercenter@loyola.edu or 410-617-2232 and a member our team will be happy to assist you in-person. Remember,
do not share personally identifiable information (such as birthday, address, phone
number) in recorded videos.
Career Topic Guides
Several of the following topics include select videos from extensive courses on LinkedIn Learning that you have access to with your Loyola credentials. Learn more about Loyola's LinkedIn Learning account.
Resume Development
Learn the fundamentals of building a resume by watching some helpful videos and reviewing sample resumes:
General tips for resume writing:
Resume samples:
Curriculum Vita (CV)
Understand the difference between a CV and a resume, and how to construct a curriculum vita.
Cover Letters
Learn what to include and how to organize an effective cover letter.
Maximizing Your Internship
Pick up some tips on how to make the most out of your internship experience, and turning this into a full-time job opportunity.
Career Exploration Resources
- Explore career options by major
- Consider a National Fellowship to get experience and test out potential careers
- Join Pathfinders - a career exploration and discernment group for sophomores
- Like to journal? Answer one question a day that can lead to more career clarity!
- Peak Moment Analysis - Think of a time or experience where you have lost all sense of time to help define the conditions in which you thrive. (Adapted from Designing Your Life, Bill Burnett & Dave Evans)
- Good Time Journal - Discover what brings you joy by assessing your own energy and engagement! Follow this guide for directions. (Adapted from Designing Your Life, Bill Burnett & Dave Evans)
Career Assessments
- Take a career assessment like the Strong Interest Inventory or the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator if you aren't sure where to begin
Interview Resources
Learn how to best describe your experience in an interview. Being able to effectively illustrate your skills and your value is key to landing that next career opportunity.
Need a quiet space to conduct a virtual interview? Reserve a Huddle Room at the Rizzo Career Center
- Requests should be made at least 3 business days in advance
- Questions? E-mail LoyolaReady@loyola.edu
Guide to Networking and Informational Interviews
Establishing and nurturing professional relationships is integral to your career journey, and isn't limited to just gathering business cards for possible job opportunities.
- Informational Interviewing Guide
- LinkedIn Profile Checklist for Students
- How to build a meaningful connection
- Building professional relationships during and after an internship
- Investigating roles with an informational interview
In need of business cards? You can order personalized, Loyola-branded business cards ($6) through The Bridge. Orders take approximately 7-10 business days, and you will be notified when they are ready to pick up at the Rizzo Career Center (shipping is not available at this time).
Building Your Brand Online
Social media can be a powerful tool in showcasing your value to an employer. If you aren't leveraging your online presence to illustrate your passions, goals, and values, you are missing out on a great opportunity to show employers what makes you unique!
Graduate School
We can help you with the graduate school process from selecting a program, to writing a personal statement, to acing the interview.
Finding Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Focused Employers
If working for an employer who values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a priority, be sure to do your research. Explore company websites for their mission, corporate values, and if they have any DEI initiatives in place. Investigate if they have an office or staff members focused on DEI issues and if they offer identity-based employee resource or affinity groups. You can also do a deeper dive into their social media or donations. Reference this guide on Assessing a Company's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
One of the best ways to get a sense of the culture and commitment to DEI in action within an organization is to reach out to current employees on LinkedIn by searching the company name and clicking the tab to see the people who work there – you might even see another Greyhound!
ChatGPT & AI
The Rizzo Career Center encourages students and alums to critically examine the benefits and hazards of generative AI. These tools can add efficiency to your career journey, but they should never replace the critical thinking and communication skills you develop as a Loyola Greyhound. Learn more about our AI tips, considerations, and suggested prompts.
Community-Based Resources
How well an organization values who we are and the communities we belong to drastically shapes our career satisfaction. There are numerous companies who seek to recruit and develop talent from various communities in order to strengthen their team. There are also a multitude of professional organizations and non-profits specifically geared toward providing emerging professionals with resources and experiences in their field of study. Below are a sampling of such community-based resources as well as tips and guidance on how to find employers and organizations that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These lists are far from exhaustive, but we encourage you to use them as a springboard for additional resources. Schedule an appointment with a member of the Rizzo Career Center team if you want to explore further opportunities unique to your own identities and interests.
While most resources are government or non-profit based, some are corporate-affiliated. Loyola University has no relationship with these corporations and makes no endorsement regarding their services. We provide them for information-purposes only.
LGBTQ+
Printable Career Guide
Out For Undergrad
Out for Undergrad Job Board
LGBT Connect
Out Professionals
Out & Equal
HRC Employer Equality Search
HRC LGBTQ Professional and Student Associations
HRC LGBTQ Recruitment Events
HRC Workforce Resources
National Association of Colleges & Employers LGBT Resources
SquadJobs by Lesbians Who Code
Maryland LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce
GLAD Internships
BIPOC
Be sure to connect with ALANA Services! Consider applying for the Sponsorship Program.
Professional Associations:
National Black Public Relations Society Jobs
National Association of Asian American Professionals
Job Boards:
National Urban League Jobs Network
Diverse Tech Talent
Circa Latinx Jobs
Internships & Fellowships:
Minority Access National Internship Program
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Internships & Fellowships
National Congress of American Indians Internships & Fellowships
Arab-American Business & Professional Association (ABPA) Internship Placement Program
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities Internship Program
T. Howard Foundation Internships in Media and Entertainment
SEO Careers
Summer Health Professions Education Program
Chips Quinn Scholars Program for Diversity in Journalism
The LAGRANT Foundation (advertising, marketing, and public relations)
Getty Marrow Internships (museums and visual arts)
Women
Be sure to connect with The Women's Center! Consider applying for the Sponsorship Program.
Women’s Career Channel
Feminist Majority Foundation Job Board
Advancing Women
Women in Tech
Women in STEM & C-Suite Positions
Society of Women Engineers Career Center
Black Career Women's Network
Women for Hire
Where Women Work
National Organization for Women Internships
UN Women Internship Programme
National Women's Law Center Internships
Women's Congressional Policy Institute
Students with Disabilities
Be sure to connect with Disability & Accessibility Services! Consider applying for the Sponsorship Program.
AbilityJobs.com
Chronically Capable
Recruit Disability
Spectrum Careers
Neurodiversity Network
Project Hired
DisabilityIN Equality Index
DisabilityIN NextGen Leadership Program
DisabilityIN Early Career Talent Accelerator
American Association for the Advancement of Science Entry Point Program
American Association of People with Disabilities Summer Internship Program
Lime Fellowship Program
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Employment Guide
International Students
Be sure to connect with International Student Services! Consider applying for the Sponsorship Program.
My Visa Jobs
H1B Grader
UnitedOPT
Vault International Student Employment Resources
First Generation Students
Be sure to connect with First-Generation Student Success! Consider applying for the Sponsorship Program.
First Gen Career Conference
Collective Success Network Mentoring Program
American Needs You Fellows Program
Rise First College Success Roadmap
Other On-Campus Resources
Alumni Relations
Center for Community, Service, and Justice
Directory of Student Clubs and Activities
Disability Support Services
International Programs
Loyola Graduate Programs
On-Campus Jobs / Work-Study Positions