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Our Mission
The mission of the Career Development Office is to provide a set of educational experiences, partnerships, and services that affords students an opportunity to design effective transitions from Grinnell College to careers and post-graduate study. Our programs and services empower all students and alumni to develop successful life-long career management skills by increasing access to meaningful internships and post-graduate opportunities and by building networks of relational bridges among faculty, employers, alumni, families, and the College Community.

Current Announcements!!!

Business Symposium: Anticipating & Creating Opportunity...a Liberal Arts Life
Students! Be sure to look into the Business Symposium happening at Grinnell College on September 3 & 4, 2008! Check the SCHEDULE (PDF) for details!
Also, check out the BIOS (PDF) for the panelists who will be appearing at the Business Symposium!

MCAT & LSAT Prep Courses
Grinnell College and the CDO are very excited to announce an opportunity for students planning on attending medical or law school to take LSAT/MCAT prep courses at a GREATLY reduced cost! These courses are being offered in a partnership with Kaplan. Contact the CDO for more information and to register.
For dates and times, check the MCAT schedule (PDF) or the LSAT schedule (PDF).
Pricing is $1300 for the MCAT Prep course and $1000 for the LSAT course. Financial Aid options are available for qualified students.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 8, 2008!!!

Graduate and Professional School Fair
Grinnell College Campus Tuesday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Check the updated LIST of the schools who are attending!

Students! Join the staff at the CDO!

The Career Development Office is currently accepting applications/resumes for Career Peer Advisors for the 2008-09 academic year. Seize this opportunity to assist your fellow students with career information, resources and referrals, and in representing the Career Development Office (CDO) and staff in college programs and functions!
Download the job announcement AND the application below, and return the application with a copy of your resume to the Career Development Office by 5:00 pm Friday, September 12, 2008!

CPA Announcement (Word document)

CPA Application (Word document)

Calendar

DateStartEndGroup/DescriptionHost/TitleLocation
Wednesday
9/3/2008		12:15 PM01:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
Career Symposium		Career Development Office:
"Am I 'Selling Out' If I Go Into a For Profit Career"		Rosenfield Center 101 +
Wednesday
9/3/2008		02:00 PM04:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Business Symposium: Resume/Cover Letters		Career Development Office:
Resume /Cover Letter Critique		Rosenfield Center Holmberg Room (204) +
Wednesday
9/3/2008		02:00 PM04:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Business Symposium: Career/Major Advice		Career Development Office:
Career/Major Advice		Rosenfield Center Room 200-C +
Wednesday
9/3/2008		02:00 PM04:00 PMMeeting:
CDO sponsored: Graduate School		Career Development Office:
Graduate/Professional School Advice		Rosenfield Center Grill Study Lounge, 2nd Floor (207) +
Wednesday
9/3/2008		02:00 PM04:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Business Symposium: Case Interviews		Career Development Office:
Case Interviews		Rosenfield Center Room 205 +
Wednesday
9/3/2008		04:15 PM05:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
Career Symposium		Career Development Office:
"What's in Your Bucket?"		Noyce Gale Physics Classroom (1023) +
Wednesday
9/3/2008		05:30 PM07:30 PMWorkshop/Training:
Business Symposium: Connections		Career Development Office:
Connections: Don`t Leave Grinnell Without Them!		Forum South Lounge +
Thursday
9/4/2008		09:00 AM11:00 AMWorkshop/Training:
Business Symposium: Case Interviews		Career Development Office:
Case Interviews		Rosenfield Center Room 205 +
Thursday
9/4/2008		09:00 AM11:00 AMWorkshop/Training:
Business Symposium: Career/Major Advice		Career Development Office:
Career/Major Advice		Rosenfield Center Room 200-C +
Thursday
9/4/2008		09:00 AM11:00 AMWorkshop/Training:
Business Symposium: Resume/Cover Letters		Career Development Office:
Resume /Cover Letter Critique		Rosenfield Center Holmberg Room (204) +
Thursday
9/4/2008		09:00 AM11:00 AMMeeting:
CDO sponsored: Graduate School		Career Development Office:
Graduate/Professional School Advice		Rosenfield Center Grill Study Lounge, 2nd Floor (207) +
Thursday
9/4/2008		12:15 PM01:15 PMPanel/Discussion:
Career Symposium		Career Development Office:
"What to Expect: Promotions, Transitions and Lay Off...Shift Happens"		Rosenfield Center Room 225 +
Thursday
9/4/2008		02:00 PM04:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Business Symposium: Career/Major Advice		Career Development Office:
Career/Major Advice		Rosenfield Center Room 200-C +
Thursday
9/4/2008		02:00 PM04:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Business Symposium: Case Interviews		Career Development Office:
Case Interviews		Rosenfield Center Room 205 +
Thursday
9/4/2008		02:00 PM04:00 PMMeeting:
CDO sponsored: Graduate School		Career Development Office:
Graduate/Professional School Advice		Rosenfield Center Grill Study Lounge, 2nd Floor (207) +
Thursday
9/4/2008		02:00 PM04:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Business Symposium: Resume/Cover Letters		Career Development Office:
Resume /Cover Letter Critique		Rosenfield Center Holmberg Room (204) +
Thursday
9/4/2008		04:15 PM05:15 PMPanel/Discussion:
Career Symposium		Career Development Office:
"What is an Entry-Level Job and What You Do When You Land One!"		ARH Kallaus Lecture Hall (102) +
Monday
9/8/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Resumes/Cover Letters		Career Development Office:
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
9/9/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing Events		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
9/10/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Job Search		Career Development Office:
Job Search		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
9/11/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Investment Banking		Career Development Office:
Investment Banking & Consulting		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Friday
9/12/2008		12:15 PM01:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Grad School Planning		Career Development Office:
Graduate School Planning		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
9/15/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: GRE Basics		Career Development Office:
GRE Basics		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
9/16/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Dress to Impress		Career Development Office:
Dress to Impress		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
9/17/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Interview Techniques		Career Development Office:
Interview Techniques		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
9/22/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Senior Interviewing Event		Career Development OfficeCDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
9/23/2008		12:15 PM01:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: You are Not Your Major		Career Development Office:
You Are Not Your Major		CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street) +
Tuesday
9/23/2008		12:15 PM02:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing Event		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
9/25/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Making Alumni Connect.		Career Development Office:
Making Alumni Connections		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
10/1/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Resumes/Cover Letters		Career Development Office:
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
10/2/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: GRE Basics		Career Development Office:
GRE Basics		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Friday
10/3/2008		12:15 PM02:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing Event		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Friday
10/3/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Job Search		Career Development Office:
Job Search		CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street) +
Monday
10/6/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Making Alumni Connect.		Career Development Office:
Making Alumni Connections		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
10/7/2008		04:15 PM04:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Grad School Planning		Career Development Office:
Graduate School Planning		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
10/8/2008		04:15 PM06:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Mix and Mingle: How to Work a Room		Career Development Office:
Mix and Mingle: How to Work a Room (RSVP Required)		Rosenfield Center 101 +
Thursday
10/9/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Investment Banking		Career Development Office:
Investment Banking & Consulting		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Friday
10/10/2008		12:15 PM02:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing Event		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
10/13/2008		12:15 PM02:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing Event		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
10/14/2008		10:00 AM01:00 PMFair:
Graduate/Professional School Fair		Career Development Office:
Graduate/Professional School Fair		Rosenfield Center 101 +
Tuesday
10/14/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Interview Techniques		Career Development Office:
Interview Techniques		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
10/15/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Summer Grant Program		Career Development Office:
Summer 09 Grant Program Info Session		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
10/16/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Senior Interviewing Event		Career Development OfficeCDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
10/27/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Dress to Impress		Career Development Office:
Dress to Impress		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
10/28/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: You Are Not Your Major		Career Development Office:
You Are Not Your Major		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
10/30/2008		12:15 PM02:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing Event		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
11/3/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Dress to Impress		Career Development Office:
Dress to Impress		CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street) +
Monday
11/3/2008		05:30 PM07:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Wine Dine: How to Act Fine		Career Development Office:
Wine Dine: How to Act Fine (RSVP Required)		Rosenfield Center 101 +
Tuesday
11/4/2008		12:15 PM01:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Resumes/Cover Letters		Career Development Office:
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
11/4/2008		04:15 PM05:45 PMMeeting:
Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
11/5/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Summer Grant Program		Career Development Office:
Summer 09 Grant Program Info Session		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
11/6/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: GRE Basics		Career Development Office:
GRE Basics		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
11/10/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: You are Not Your Major		Career Development Office:
You Are Not Your Major		CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street) +
Wednesday
11/12/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Senior Interviewing Event		Career Development OfficeCDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
11/13/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Job Search		Career Development Office:
Job Search		CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street) +
Friday
11/14/2008		12:15 PM01:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Grad School Planning		Career Development Office:
Graduate School Planning		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
11/17/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Investment Banking		Career Development Office:
Investment Banking & Consulting		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
11/18/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Interview Techniques		Career Development Office:
Interview Techniques		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
11/19/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Making Alumni Connect.		Career Development Office:
Making Alumni Connections		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
12/2/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Resumes/Cover Letters		Career Development Office:
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
12/3/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Job Search		Career Development Office:
Job Search		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
12/10/2008		04:15 PM04:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Grad School Planning		Career Development Office:
Graduate School Planning		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +


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641-269-4940
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career@grinnell.edu
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