Career Development
Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate student, alumni, or employer, Chicago State University's Career Development Center is here to help you achieve your goals.
Mission
The Career Development and Experiential Resource Center (CDERC) at the Chicago State University prepares students to leverage their academic and leadership experiences through individualized support and access to employer partnerships. The primary goal of the Career Development Center is to facilitate the professional and personal aspirations of students for internship, experiential education, full-time employment or admission to graduate/professional schools.
Contact Us
During this time, the Career Development Center will be operating remotely. Mon - Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm.
| Academic College Major | Your Contact |
| College of Business, College of Education | Xavier Thaxter |
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College of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy STEM & Computer Science |
Taylor Palmer |
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College of Arts and Sciences College of Continuing Education & Alumni |
LaCael Palmer-Pratt |
Newsletters/Internships
- Newsletter September 2019 | ISSUE 1 | VOL 2
- Newsletter October 2019 | ISSUE 2 | VOL 2
- Newsletter November 2019 | ISSUE 3 | VOL 2
- Newsletter January 2020 | ISSUE 4 | VOL 2
- Internship & Job Opportunities March 2020
To schedule career counseling or interview preparation appointment, please email careerdevelopment@csu.edu
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Semester Calendar
Spring 2021
| EVENT | DATE | TIME |
| Virtual Open House | February 1 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Channeling Your Superpowers: Resume Writing | February 2 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
| Addressing Trauma Before Entering the World | February 11 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm & 5:30 – 6:30 pm |
| Backpack to Briefcase: Intro to LinkedIn | February 17 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
| Hiring from the Inside Perspective | March 2 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Get’em While They’re Hot: Internship Open House | March 8 | TBA |
| Level Up: Life After Masters | March 20 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Mask Off: Behavioral Interviewing | March 30 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Level Up: Network | April 13 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Level Up: Public Speaking & Elevator Pitch | Aril 15 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Virtual Career & Internship Fair | April 19 – 22 | TBA |
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*All events will be held virtually via zoom. Dates and time are subject to change.* |
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