Undergraduate Career Services
Undergraduate Students
Meet the Staff
Patrick J. Clifford, MA, CAS, NCC, LPC
Director
Sister Rosemary Reynolds, SNDdeN, MS, CAS
Associate Director
Schedule an Appointment
The Office of Career & Professional Development is available to meet with students (individually or in small groups), graduates, and alumni to improve career development skills. The following is a sample list of services available:
- Career Advising and Counseling
- Career Testing
- Internships
- Campus Recruitment and Interviewing
- Occupational Discovery and Job Shadowing
- Graduate and Professional School Planning
- Study Abroad
All students and graduates are welcome to make an appointment with the Office of Career & Professional Development. Albertus Magnus College's Office of Career and Professional Development has a quick and effective way to schedule an appointment with staff members.
You will first need to login to Handshake.
Once you are logged into Handshake, follow these steps:
On the top navigation, click “Career Center” and in the drop-down menu click "Appointments."
Next, click "schedule a new appointment." Now, select the "Category" (i.e., grade level) and then select the "Type" of appointment from the list. Reserve an available appointment slot, complete the "pre-appointment survey" and then click "Request."
The Office of Career & Professional Development is open for appointments on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Albertus Magnus College's Four-Year Career Development Plan
Student Success Roadmap
This year-by-year Student Success Roadmap provides you ways to make the most of your academic and co-curricular experiences at Albertus Magnus College. Following the Roadmap will also prepare you for a timely graduation and a successful career. By taking these steps and using campus resources available to you, you will become a part of a vibrant college community as you better yourself and society.
Academic & Co-Curricular Development
- Participate fully in the Introduction to College Life course
- Check email and eLearning daily
- Use a daily planner or an app to keep yourself organized and use it everyday
- Speak with your advisor and faculty about major and career options
- Create your General Education ePortfolio
- Meet with your academic advisor on a regular basis
- Attend on-campus events and social activities
- Prepare to use social media as a tool for your future success
- Strive for academic excellence and build a strong GPA
- Seek out extra support when needed academically or personally to develop solid foundations
- Utilize the Writing Center, Math tutoring and eTutoring
- Reflect on your most enjoyable college classes
- Consider a summer experiential learning opportunity
- Investigate and consider Study Abroad opportunities
- Visit the Office of Career and Professional Development in Rosary Hall and meet the staff
- Take a career test and meet with a Career Counselor to interpret the results
- Attend a workshop sponsored by Office of Career & Professional Development
- Log into Handshake and complete your profile and resume as a college student
- Attend a workshop sponsored by Office of Career & Professional Development
- Get a summer job related to your potential major or career field
Academic & Co-Curricular Development
- Discuss your major and career goals with your advisor and members of the Office of Career & Professional Development
- Participate fully in your sophomore ePortfolio course-CC 213
- Conduct an informational interview with a professional in a career field you are interested in
- Add coursework and experiences to your General Education ePortfolio
- Explore volunteer opportunities that could lead to potential internships in your major area
- Officially declare your major
- Develop leadership skills by getting involved with clubs or organizations in your community
- Consider becoming a Resident Assistant (RA)
Career Development
- Review your career testing results and possibly take the test again
- Research more information about your potential career field
- Create a professional Linkedin profile
- Consider taking another career test with the Office of Career & Profession Development (MBTI or Strong Interest Inventory)
- Attend the Career and Internship Fair and events sponsored by the Office of Career & Professional Development
- Refine the basics of writing a cover letter, resume, interview skills and other ways to market yourself
- Attend the Office of Career & Professional Development workshops that will enhance your ability to market yourself
- Review jobs and internships posted in Handshake
Academic & Co-Curricular Development
- Update your ePortfolio with additional coursework, an updated “Get to Know Me” profile and co-curricular experiences
- Begin to develop post-grad plans
- Continue to explore and network career options
- Continue utilizing the Writing Center and other campus resources to refine your academic skills
- Plan and prepare for graduate school
- Setup graduate school visits to further explore post-grad options
- Investigate scholarship opportunities to help pay for graduate school
- Review your degree audit with your advisor to ensure you are meeting all graduation requirements
- Take on formal leadership roles on campus such as becoming a club leader or team captain
Career Development
- Meet with a member of the Office of Career & Professional Development to narrow your career options to two or three fields
- Update your resume and have it reviewed by a member of the Office of Career & Professional Development
- Review your Linkedin profile to make it more marketable
- Attend workshops sponsored by the Office of Career & Professional Development
- Attend the Career and Internship Fair and recruitment events on campus
- Shadow a professional in a career of interest
- Secure an internship or part-time job in your career field
- Review summer jobs and internship opportunities posted in Handshake
Academic & Co-Curricular Development
- Complete a Graduation Degree Audit
- Consider doing a research project with a faculty member
- Update your ePortfolio for graduate school applications or job searches
- Make sure your Linkedin profile reflects all of your academic and co-curricular experiences
- Take graduate school admissions tests as needed
- Finish graduate school applications
- Research and attend a professional networking event
- Finalize decisions about post-graduation plans
Career Development
- Meet with a member of the Office of Career & Professional Development to develop a plan for a job search
- Attend workshops sponsored by the Office of Career & Professional Development
- Refine your resume and cover letter
- Participate in mock interviews
- Complete an internship
- Attend the Career and Internship Fair and participate in on campus recruiting opportunities
- Research companies you are interested in
- Actively engage with alumni through Linkedin
- Set aside time each week for your job search activities
- Review jobs posted in Handshake on a regular basis
- Inform Albertus Magnus College of your future plans
Selecting Your Major
The Office of Career & Professional Development is available to meet with students (individually or in small groups) to improve career development skills. The following is a sample list of services available:
Academic Opportunities at Albertus Magnus College
Many times students enter college unsure of what to major in or change their major during their college years. The following are the undergraduate degree programs available at Albertus Magnus College:
Albertus Magnus College Undergraduate Degree Programs
What Can Help Me Select a Major?
Students who are unsure of their college major should do the following:
- Explore online materials available
- Talk to professors about potential career opportunities
- Review the results of the career test given in your Introduction to College Life course
- Reflect on interests, abilities, personality and values
- Speak to advisors about academic strengths and potential careers
- Schedule an appointment with a member of the Office of Career & Professional Development
- Get practical experience by doing an internship or volunteering in an interesting field
Weighing the Factors
Online websites can also help you when making the decision on what to major in during your time at Albertus Magnus College. The following is an additional resource when choosing a major:
What can I Do With This Major?
Career Development Workshops and Events
Upcoming Events sponsored by the Office of Career & Professional Development:
August 28, 2019
Internship & Handshake Orientation
Room G5 | Aquinas Hall
12:15 - 1:00pm, 4:30 - 5:00pm, and 5:00 - 5:30pm
September 18, 2019
Study Abroad Workshop
Room G5 | Aquinas Hall
12:15 - 1:00pm
September 25, 2019
Study Abroad Fair
Bree Common | Aquinas Hall
11:00am - 2:00pm
October 9, 2019
Graduate School Workshop
Room G5 | Aquinas Hall
12:15 - 1:00pm
October 16, 2019
Service Fair
Tagliatela Academic Center
11:30am - 1:30pm
October 23, 2019
Internship & Handshake Orientation
Room G5 | Aquinas Hall
12:15 - 1:00pm, 4:30 - 5:00pm, and 5:00 - 5:30pm
October 30, 2019
Conversations with Alumni
McNamara Room | Rosary Hall
6:00 - 7:00pm
November 6, 2019
Resume Writing & Job Searching
Room G5 | Aquinas Hall
12:15 - 1:00pm and 4:30 - 5:30pm
November 7, 2019
Networking Workshop for Seniors
McNamara Room | Rosary Hall
5:00 - 5:45pm
November 7, 2019
Networking Mixer with Alumni for Seniors (over 21 years old)
East Rock Brewing
6:00 - 8:00pm
November 8, 2019
Day of Reflection - A Day by the Sea
Mercy by the Sea
9:00am - 4:00pm
November 20, 2019
Networking Workshop
McNamara Room | Rosary Hall
5:00 - 6:00pm
November 20, 2019
Networking Reception with Alumni
Rosary Hall
6:00 - 7:30pm
Online Career Links
There are many outstanding resources online to help with career development, job searching and interview preparation.
The following is a sample list of online resources:
CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. A proud partner of the american job
center network.
http://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/toolkit.aspx
Federal Occupational Search:
https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads
Getting Hired bridges the gap between job seekers with disabilities and employers looking to hire.
http://www.gettinghired.com/
G. I. Jobs is a link to military friendly employers.
http://www.gijobs.com/
LinkedIn is a networking tool to find connections to recommended jobs, industry experts and
business partners.
https://www.linkedin.com/
LiveCareer Interview Game Plan is an informational interview tutorial to prepare for your "live" interview.
https://www.livecareer.com/interview
NACE Salary Calculator:
https://www.jobsearchintelligence.com/salary-calculator-intro-etc
New York Times Jobs:
https://www.metronewyorkjobs.com/jobs.asp?gclid=CNaHmLim6c4CFckkhgodS1QHSg
NonProfit Career Network Search:
http://www.nonprofitcareer.com/
O*Net OnLine is a detailed description of careers used by job seekers, workforce development and
HR professionals, students and researchers.
http://www.onetonline.org/
Campus Resources for Networking
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-networking/
Human Services Positions:
https://www.humanservicesedu.org
Public Health Career Guide:
https://www.publichealth.org/careers/
Veterans’ Guide to Getting Hired:
https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/veterans-guide-to-getting-hired/
ZipRecruiter Resources:
Home Page: https://www.ziprecruiter.com
Salary Calculator: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries
Resume Resources: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/blog/resume-training/
Adzuna Job Search Program
https://www.adzuna.com/
The Riley Guide provides helpful hints on the interviewing process.
http://www.rileyguide.com/interview.html
Interview Advice reviews preparation, types, questions and competencies needed for a successful experience.
https://www.wikijob.co.uk/content/interview-advice
Grad's Guide to Getting Hire explains how to deploy an effective search strategy.
http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/grads-get-hired-guide/
Landing Your Dream Job: Online Career Resources details how to find a career and future.
http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/
A Student's Guide to Networking in College College explores timelines, tools and tips on making valuable contacts with your
college.
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-networking/
Top-notch job and internship opportunities across all 50 states in the country.
http://www.internships.com/student
Job Search Sites: (please be aware that the following sites may share your personal
information)
http://www.indeed.com/
http://www.monster.com/
http://www.simplyhired.com/
http://www.internweb.com/
Albertus Magnus College Linkedin page:
https://www.linkedin.com/school/
Albertus Partnered with Resume Target:
The Office of Career & Professional Development at Albertus Magnus College has partnered
with Resume Target to provide students with access to over 600+ resume templates by industry. To explore
the FREE resume templates by industry visit Albertus Resume Templates to search the samples.
Practicum & Internship Opportunities
Students are encouraged to pursue an internship because of the concrete insights into their disciplines that they gain through experiential learning. The potential opportunities that can come from these experiences offer students unique learning outcomes that build a foundation for their career development.
High-quality internships enable students to explore their fields of study from the unique perspective of application in contemporary social contexts. Academic Internships must be goal oriented, well-constructed, substantive, and appropriate to the specific academic discipline.
Who is eligible?
Albertus Magnus College students in good academic standing (G.P.A. of at least 2.0) may participate in:
- Practicum once they have completed 45 credits
- Internship once they have completed 60 credits
To be eligible to participate in practicum or internship, students must be registered for internship or a practicum course, complete the online orientation seminar, submit all required documentation, as well as any other requirements of your major. Students must be available for at least 8-10 hours per week (3 credit experience) and have transportation. The schedules of sites and industries vary. Most sites are only available to supervise interns during normal business hours.
What makes Practicum and Internships unique?
Practicum provide students with an opportunity to observe experts in a given field, introducing them to the practical applications of subject matter encountered through course work. Designed as an initial experience for students, practicum may carry from 1 to 3 credit hours. Some departments require hands-on experience as part of the practicum.
Internships offer students who have successfully completed significant coursework in their chosen majors with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field under the supervision of an on-site professional. The purpose of internships is to enable students to draw intellectual connections between what they have learned in coursework and what they learn on the internship site, which they make explicit through a final project incorporating both academic work and insights gained through the internship experience. Internships can be designed such that they carry from 3 to 9 credit hours.
Credits and Hours
Each credit hour of a practicum or internship course requires that a student complete 40 hours of field experience in addition to other course requirements as determined by individual departments. Students who participate for credit typically earn 3 credits for 120 hours of supervised work during a semester; however, a student may be able to earn up to 12 credits for 480 hours. Each individual department will determine the number of credits a student is eligible to register for in a semester. Students will not be awarded additional credits at the end of a semester if they complete more than the required number of hours.
Practicum and Internship Time Commitment:
Practicum and internship experiences typically run semester-long from September-December and January-May. Some practicum or internship experiences may be available for some majors during the summer term. Unless specified prior to acceptance of a position, students are committed to remaining in their practicum or internship position for the entire duration of the semester.
Contact
Contact the Albertus Magnus College Career Services team with any questions or concerns:
Wiley Dawson
Assistant Director Internship Program
Rosary Hall, Room 34
Email: internship@albertus.edu
Telephone: (203) 752-3063
Fax: (203) 672-6669
Sample Internship Placements
The following is a sample list of placements for Albertus Magnus College students:
A+ Accounting
Access Rehab Centers, LLC
Advanced Investigations
AETNA
American Seal & Engineering Co., Inc.
Amethyst House
Area Cooperative Educational Services
Artspace
Banana Republic
Banti & DeFelice, CPAs, LLC
Barnum Financial Group
Beisler Insurance Agency
BNY Mellon
Boys & Girls Club of Milford and New Haven
Boys and Girls Village
Branford Counseling Center and Recreation Department
Children’s Community Programs of CT, Inc.
Christian Community Action Agency, Inc.
Church Hill Classics
Clifford Beers Clinic
College Pro-New England Commercial Furniture Service Corporation
Columbus House, Inc.
Columns of Knowledge
Community Action Agency of New Haven Continuum of Care, Inc.
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery Continuum of Care, Inc.
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Connecticut Sun
Cornell Scott Hill Health Corporation
Creative Arts Workshop
CT Blue Jays Baseball Club
Daniel Trust Foundation
Dibble & Rossi, P.C.
Discovery Communications
Disney World, Florida
Donald L. Perlroth & Company
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, LLC
East Haven Public Schools
EB Photography
Enterprise Holdings
ESPN
Evax Systems
Everything Girls Love, LLC
Fairfield Counseling Group
Family Centered Services of CT, Gateway Community College
Family ReEntry
First Investors Corporation
Forensic Health Services
Giordano Associates, LLC
Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc.
Guilford Police Department
Guilford Public Schools
Guilford Youth and Family Services
Hamden Police Department
Hamden Public Schools Hamden Secure Community Residential Program for Boys (SAGE)
Harbor Yard Sports and Entertainment
Industrial Technologies Services
Integrated Wellness Group
IRIS, Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services
JD Creative
Joshua Center Shoreline
Junta for Progressive Action
LEAP
Liberation Programs, Inc.
Liberty Community Services
LogistiCare
LULAC Head Start
MADD CT
Marrakech, Inc.
Mary Wade Home
Mercy Learning Center
Meriden Police Department
Milford Youth and Family Services
New Financial Life, VITA Program
New Haven Family Alliance
New Haven Farms
New Haven Museum
New Haven Police Department
New Haven Public Schools
New Haven Reads
New Haven Vet Center
North Haven Police Department
Northwestern Mutual Financial Group Sea Stone Capital Management, L.P.
Nurturing Families Network, Fair Haven Community Health Center
Orange Police Department
Orange Public Schools
Orlando Magic/Orlando Magic.com
People’s United Bank
Periship
Project MORE
Shelton Youth Services
Stop & Shop Pharmacy
The Children’s Center
The City of New Haven, Department of Finance
The City of New Haven, Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees
The City of New Haven, Office of the Tax Collector
The Law Offices of Balzano & Tropiano, P.C.
The Maritime Aquarium
The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health
The State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch
Town of Hamden
Treasured Time, Inc.
Triple Threat Television
U. S. House of Representatives
U.S. Department of Defense
UTC Aerospace Systems
VA Hospital
Viacom Media Networks, Music and Entertainment
Visit New Haven, Economic Development Corporation
WAPJ-FM
West Haven Head Start
WTNH-TV News 8
X’Tige
Yale School of Medicine
Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, Child Psychiatric Inpatient Services
YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center, Program Center of the Southington-Cheshire Community
Testimonials:
"My experience as an intern was absolutely wonderful. The structure of the internship program at Albertus is set-up to help you learn and succeed in the position you attain. When I entered the New Haven Promise Office requesting to be an intern, I remember my supervisor telling me "This will not be a simple internship where you'll be filing papers and such. We do real work here." I eagerly looked forward to working on an additional project at my original place of work. As a New Haven Promise Scholar, I knew what the organization was: a scholarship for students who live in New Haven and attend New Haven public school who earn a minimum of 3.0 GPA, have 90% attendance and 40 hours of community service during their high school career. During my internship, I got to be the lead project manager for College Goal Sunday a nation-wide event focused on increasing college affordability and accessibility through FAFSA completion and access to information about college and the application process. My College Goal Sunday event was the most attended and the most FAFSA completion of all of the Connecticut College Goal events. My work at New Haven Promise didn't stop there. I was in charge of students who were struggling academically and drafted an Academic Improvement Plan, which the student and I reviewed to ensure a successful semester and establish healthy academic habits. The research methods course I was taking at Albertus was helpful as I created graphs for community events that allowed parents, guardians and students to see the benefits and beneficiaries of the program. The sociological theories that I learned and concepts of social work were also applicable. I cannot express the amount of fulfillment and joy that I felt upon completing my internship successfully while using the knowledge I learned in the classroom and applying it to real life situations. I thank New Haven Promise and Albertus Magnus College for the opportunity and the preparation."
-Jorgieliz Casanova, Class of 2017
