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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. We advance our mission by embracing the mission, vision and core values of Grinnell College and the
Division of Student Affairs.

Announcements

Connect with the CDO: To schedule an appointment, call 641-269-4940. The CDO will be open during Winter break except during the following days: December 24, 2009 through January 1, 2010.

Seniors: Upload your resume into PioneerLink and Hack Into SLAC for your job search.

Mark your Calendar: Internship Deadlines

New Resources: Jump to LACN (Liberal Arts Career Network) and the new VAULT Career Insider by logging into PioneerLink.

CDO 2 GO: Can't make it over to see us AT the CDO? We'll come to you! Join the CDO staff for an informal lunch and take advantage of the opportunity to speak with the staff at our Resume/Application Letters Table, Internships/Grant Program Table, and Graduate and Professional School Table. If you have questions about any of these topics or career advising in general, please join us for lunch and informal discussion.

Date/Time/Location:
Friday, November 20 from 12-1 PM in the Livermore PDR (JRC 224B)
Thursday, December 10 from 12-1 PM in the Livermore PDR (JRC 224B)

LSAT/MCAT Prep Courses

LSAT Fall 09 SCHEDULE
MCAT Fall 09/Spring 10 SCHEDULE

Career Resources

Are you graduating this semester? Are you ready to begin your search for your first post-Grinnell experience? Take a look at the following resources to help you get started on the right path:

Job Outlook 2009—Student Version
In this tight job market, make yourself more competitive. Use the Job Outlook 2009 from the National Association of Colleges and Employers to give you insight regarding what employers are looking for.

Ten Tips for a Successful Online Job Search (PDF)
If you plan on using the Internet to look for opportunities, consider these helpful hints courtesy of Indeed.com.

Looking to get started on your resume? Need some interview advice?
Consult the Career Development Guide. (PDF)
(Resume and application letter samples starting on page 75)

Tired of the same playlist on your mp3 player? Or maybe you just need some background noise while you are studying?
Then check out:

JobRadio.fm

Streaming live online 24/7 and commercial free!
Listen to interviews with career coaches, industry executives, resume writers, and more. Tons of great career advice for both job seekers and career professionals!

View our Green Jobs and Internships Guide.
This guide includes links to organizations, job boards, blogs, and Green resources at Grinnell.

Attention Students

Please be advised of the new Grinnell College Career Development Office Statement of Responsibility and Disclaimer.

Statement of Responsibility and Disclaimer (PDF)

Calendar



DateStartEndGroup/DescriptionHost/TitleLocation
Friday
11/6/2009		04:15 PM05:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Leveraging CDO Resources		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Monday
11/9/2009		12:15 PM01:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
GRINNELLINK Internship Information		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street) +
Tuesday
11/10/2009		11:00 AM01:00 PMExhibition:
Washington University in St Louis		Career Development Office:
Washington University in St Louis - The George Warren Brown School of Social Work		Rosenfield Center 1st Floor Lobby +
Tuesday
11/10/2009		11:30 AM12:30 PMWorkshop/Training:
Chat & Chew w/CDO Crew		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		Rosenfield Center 1st Floor Lobby +
Tuesday
11/10/2009		04:15 PM05:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Ace the Case		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Wednesday
11/11/2009		12:15 PM01:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Graduate School Planning		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Thursday
11/12/2009		12:15 PM01:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
You Are Not Your Major		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Tuesday
11/17/2009		12:15 PM01:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Making Alumni Connections		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Wednesday
11/18/2009		04:15 PM05:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
GRE Basics		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Thursday
11/19/2009		04:15 PM05:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Dress to Impress		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Friday
11/20/2009		12:00 PM01:00 PMPanel/Discussion:
CDO to Go		Career Development Office:
CDO to Go		Rosenfield Center 224B - Livermore Dining Room +
Monday
11/23/2009		04:15 PM05:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Interview Techniques		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Wednesday
12/2/2009		11:00 AM01:00 PMExhibition:
University of Missouri Kanas City, Law		Career Development Office:
University of Missouri Kanas City, School of Law, Information Table		Rosenfield Center 1st Floor Lobby +
Wednesday
12/2/2009		12:15 PM01:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
GRINNELLINK Internship Information		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street) +
Thursday
12/3/2009		12:15 PM01:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Resumes & Application Letters		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Monday
12/7/2009		04:15 PM05:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Making Alumni Connections		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Tuesday
12/8/2009		04:15 PM05:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Career Development Workshop		Career Development Office:
Leveraging CDO Resources		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Wednesday
12/9/2009		11:30 AM12:30 PMWorkshop/Training:
Chat & Chew w/CDO Crew		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		Rosenfield Center 1st Floor Lobby +
Wednesday
12/9/2009		04:15 PM05:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Grant Program/Endowed Internships		Career Development Office:
Career Development Workshop		CDO 104 (1127 Park Street) +
Thursday
12/10/2009		12:00 PM01:00 PMPanel/Discussion:
CDO to Go		Career Development Office:
CDO to Go		Rosenfield Center 224B - Livermore Dining Room +


Contact Us

Career Development Office
1127 Park Street
Grinnell, IA 50112
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
641-269-4940
641-269-4508 (fax)
career@grinnell.edu
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