CDO

Welcome to the Career Development Office!

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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.

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)

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.

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

Statement of Responsibility and Disclaimer (PDF)

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