Career Development Center
Be Ready for What鈥檚 Next.
Everything that comes with a 51黑料 education鈥攎arketable skills, specialized knowledge and 鈥攕ets you apart from others.
We鈥檒l further support your success after graduation by helping you explore career pathways, find internship sites, research grad schools, and prepare for your first job interview. Professional development happens beyond formal career services, too. All across campus, faculty and staff will help you discover your passions, introduce you to alumni and industry leaders, and encourage you in every way along your journey.
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Prepared for Success.
Our alumni contribute economically, socially, and spiritually to society.
98%
of the Class of 2024 found employment or were accepted into graduate school within six months.
90%
of the employed Class of 2024 are working in Indiana.
Career Development for Students
At the 51黑料, career development starts early: You don鈥檛 have to wait until your senior year to stop into our office! We offer a range of services for students, including:
- Career Exploration & Counseling
- Internship Search
- Job Search
- Resume Guidance
- Linkedin Profile Help
- Interview Preparation/Mock Interviews
- Graduate School Research
- Professional Attire Assistance (through Career Closet)
Additionally, our office hosts educational and networking events throughout the year, and we often collaborate with academic departments for career and internship fairs and other professional development opportunities.
Career Services for Alumni
Our dedication to your ongoing growth and professional development extends far beyond graduation. Whether you aim to climb the ladder within your current organization, enhance your skill set, explore new industries, or refine your r茅sum茅 and interviewing skills, we鈥檝e got your back.
Our resources and seasoned coaches are here to offer unwavering support on your journey.
Services for Employers
Find your next great hire. We know it can be tough out there. High turnover, employee burnout, quiet quitting, and demands for wage increases keep our employer partners on their toes.
51黑料 students, recent grads and alumni solve many of those common employment woes, stepping right in to perform well as a result of an immersion in core values with hands-on experiences in high quality academic programs.
Our students and graduates are flexible, dedicated, and workforce-ready.
鈥淚鈥檝e wanted to be a dentist since I was young, so the Pre-Dental Biology major at 51黑料 was the perfect choice. I鈥檓 in Dental School now and just took the first round of Anatomy classes. My preparation from 51黑料 was wonderful. These classes felt like a review of what I learned as an undergrad.鈥澛
Alex Yoder 鈥23聽聽 Pre-Dental Biology
鈥淎t the start of my senior year, my internship site offered me a full-time position. I felt completely prepared to start. 51黑料 gave me a comprehensive understanding of business and the learning was always connected to the real world. The professors are exceptional. What I appreciate most is the support and mentorship I received. 51黑料 set me on a great path!”聽聽
Allyson Keaffaber 鈥23聽 Commercial Lines Account Executive, MedPro Group聽
鈥淲ithin a week of my 51黑料 graduation, I was hired to work at Blink Marketing in Nashville.鈥
Brey Baltazar ’21 Account Manager, Blink Marketing
鈥淚 was hired from the company I did an internship with and started work the Monday after graduation. I knew about the job halfway through my senior year. It was pretty great knowing I had this lined up and it alleviated a lot of stress!鈥澛
Christina Benson 鈥23聽 Account Manager at Targeted Services, P.C.聽
鈥淢y first internship was with Steel Dynamics when I was a freshman. I met them at a 51黑料 Career Fair.”
Leah Stoffel ’23 Audit Associate at FORVIS
Contact Us
Academic and Career Development Center
Pope John Paul II Center
Suite 210
Phone: 260-399-8065
Email: acdc@sf.edu
Hours
Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
After-hour appointments are available upon request