Location: Bartels Student Activity Center Room 103
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contact: 203-479-4858 or [email protected]
What is the history of this office?
The Career Development Center (CDC) was originally a part of the Center for Experiential Education, which is located in Kaplan Hall. In the fall of 2010, Career Development became an independent office, but continued to share space with the Center for Experiential Education. In January 2011, once renovations to what was once known as the Psychology Building (now known as the Bartels Student Activity Center or BSAC) were completed, the CDC relocated there and now occupies Room 103, the right side of the building upon walking in.
Who comprises the staff?
Matt Caporale is the Executive Director of Career Development, and Kathy Forkin is the Director of Career Services. Arleen Anderson serves as the Director of Internships and Employer Relations, while Dina Wulinsky is the Career Development Advisor. Rounding out the full staff is Michele Demery, the Office Coordinator. From there, the office currently employs two graduate assistants and six undergraduate student employees.
What services does the CDC provide to students?
The Career Development Center offers a myriad of programs and services to help undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni, gain the knowledge and skills they need to obtain jobs and internships. The center helps students with resumes, cover letters, and personal statements for graduate school, whether learning how to make one or editing an existing one. Students undecided about their major or career, as well as students considering a change in major or career path are encouraged to come in and meet with a member of the staff or take the FOCUS assessment offered by the office that helps match your skills and interests with possible majors and careers. The CDC also maintains ChargerLink, a database of job and internship openings that students can utilize at www.myinterfase.com/newhaven/student. ChargerLink can also be used to upload resumes and reserve space for workshops.
A variety of events help to supplement the service offered by the center. One example is the themed career weeks which include Federal Career Week (held last semester), Music Career Week (February 27-March 2), and Business Career Week (April 2-6). Other events have included mock interviews and a multitude of workshops on topics ranging from networking and resume/cover letter writing to graduate school preparation and job search strategies.
Any other information?
Monday-Friday from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., the Career Development Center holds their walk-in hours, when the staff is available for students to come in with any questions or help they may need. On Thursday, February 9 the CDC, along with the First-Year Success Center, will be hosting a Majors Fair in the Alumni Lounge from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Lastly, don’t wait until your senior year or right before that big interview to come to the CDC; the sooner you begin, the better prepared you’ll be!
