Our Mission
MISSION STATEMENT
The Creighton Career Center is committed to assisting students and alumni in clarifying, developing and implementing career goals that reflect their unique roles in the world of work and their commitment to a life of service to others.
We accomplish this mission by:
- Encouraging a process of self-assessment that provides an awareness of and an appreciation for a value-centered work life. Services include: individual and group counseling, career exploration materials, career assessments, major/minor exploration fair.
- Empowering students and alumni by providing a thorough understanding of the career planning process. Services include individual and group sessions regarding: resume/cover letter writing, job search strategies, researching graduate/professional schools, interviewing techniques, building networks.
- Providing an awareness of and exposure to the dynamic, ever-changing nature of the world of work. Services include: career fairs, internships, mentoring programs, career related part-time jobs, volunteer opportunities, career resource materials.
- Providing opportunities to implement career goals. Services include: on-campus recruiting program, job listings, career fairs, resume referral, internet employment sites.
MAJOR EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS
Personal Discernment & Planning
- Academic Planning and Advising
- Career Assessments & Counseling
- Career & Major Exploration (Major/Minor Exploration Fair)
- Coordination of the RSP 200 Pre-Major Advising Program
- RSP 200 Programming for all three Undergraduate Colleges
Career Empowerment
- Career Library (materials on occupations, industries, employment trends, corporate information, salary surveys and labor market information.)
- Group Presentations, Seminars, and Workshops on Career Discernment and Values-Centered Work
- Interviewing Tips and Practice Interviews
- Job Search Strategies
- Resume & Cover Letter Writing
Career & Volunteer Opportunities for Learning
- Creighton Business Symposium (in association with the College of Business)
- The NEXUS Program
- The Pre-Med Seminar Program
- Volunteer, Summer and Part-time Opportunities
- Internship Programs in Collaboration with Academic Departments
Career Coaching and Making Connections
- Career Fairs (Fall, Spring and Online)
- Graduate & Professional School Information and Assistance
- Jobs4Jays (Online Internships, Full-time Career, and Part-time Job Listings available)
- On-Campus Interviewing & Recruiting in the Creighton Career Center
- Network Resources (Creighton University LinkedIn group, Nebraska College Career Services Association & the Jesuit Career Consortium)