Choose a Career Field

Choosing a career path is a critical decision that can shape your future, and it’s important to approach it with thoughtful consideration and planning. This page is designed to guide you through the process of self-assessment, exploration, and decision-making.

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Explore Job Market Trends

Researching job market trends can help you understand which careers are in demand, ensuring you choose a field with strong job prospects. Additionally, it provides valuable insights into salary expectations and employment trends, allowing you to make informed decisions about your future career and financial stability.

Career Exploration Assessments

CPD offers assessments for students and alumni who are seeking clarity on their talents, interests and personality and how these can influence academic and career planning.

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Top 10 podcasts for early career job seekers

There must be hundreds and probably thousands of podcasts that provide a regular, wealth of information and insights that help college and university students and recent graduates as well as others who are searching for early career job opportunities.

The …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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15 key benefits of mentorship to early career, tech professionals

It is almost inevitable that when you talk with someone who is successful in their career that they’re able to point to having had early in their career at least one great manager or mentor. That’s true whether you’re talking …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Empower Your Future: Building a Strategic Career Plan

In the ever-evolving landscape of professional life, having a career roadmap is like possessing a compass in a dense forest. It guides your steps, helps you navigate challenges, and ultimately leads you toward your desired destination. 

A strategic career plan …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Labor Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Contact & Location

Phone
310.338.2871
Address

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

Career Service Hours

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