Build Your Professional Brand

CPD offers a variety of resources to help you elevate your professional brand. Check out the free services we provide to LMU students and alumni below.

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Free Professional Headshots at CPD

The Career and Professional Development Office provide free professional headshots with our self-service headshot booth. Our IRIS Booth offers LMU students and alumni the opportunity to take high-quality headshots that get emailed immediately and can be used for your LinkedIn profile, portfolio or other professional needs. The IRIS Booth is located in Von der Ahe (VDA) 135 and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment necessary.


CPD Mane Apparel

Mane Apparel is a student-run on-campus program that provides students with appropriate attire for career fairs, interviews, and networking. Inventory includes suits, blazers, skirts, button-down shirts, and more. The only cost to students is a cleaning fee after use. Stop by CPD in VDA 135 to make your request and shop in our career closet.

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What is a Professional Brand?

Your professional brand is a combination of your reputation, personality, skills and the value you bring to the workplace. In a competitive job market, it’s important to be intentional about creating a personal brand that clearly communicates who you are and what you have to offer.

Designing a Life of Impact: An LMU International Alumna in Wellness

Written by Jessica Skinner ’26

In this interview, Rocio Araujo ’21, a marketing major and A-List Pathway alumna, shares how Career and Professional Development (CPD) and personalized experiences helped her turn her LMU experience into a career she’s truly passionate …

By Giuliana Berman, B.A
Giuliana Berman, B.A Events and Promotions Coordinator
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Learning From Experience: Seven Pieces of Advice CPD Coaches Wish They Had Early-On

Written by Jessica Skinner ’26

Not everything will go according to plan.
CPD career coaches know this firsthand from their journeys.

“I didn’t have an idea of what I wanted to do until senior year of college. Then, when I …

By Giuliana Berman, B.A
Giuliana Berman, B.A Events and Promotions Coordinator
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Mastering the Interview: Best Practices for Every Stage of the Process

Interviewing is one of the most important parts of the job or internship application process—and also one of the most stressful. Whether you’re preparing for your first phone screen or heading into a second-round panel interview, being well-prepared can boost …

By Naomi Shibley, M.S.
Naomi Shibley, M.S. Associate Director for Business Professions and Employer Engagement
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Career Resources

Top 10 Job Hunting Tips

The LinkedIn resource “Top 10 Online Job Hunting Tips” helps students find opportunities through daily profile management, networking, active updates, …

Contact & Location

Phone
310.338.2871
Address

Career and Professional Development
Loyola Marymount University
One LMU Drive
Von der Ahe, Suite 135
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm