Graduate Students
Career and Professional Development (CPD) provides personalized career services, both in-person and virtual, to support your personal and professional journey. Whether you’re a recent graduate, an experienced professional, or transitioning from a previous career, our team is here as a resource for you.
Are you needing an updated professional headshot? Are you in search of guidance on navigating today’s job market? We invite you to participate in career programs and events, utilize services, and receive coaching through our office.
Follow our department on LinkedIn and tag us to help share career opportunities with our global Lion community. Contact us at careers@lmu.edu or 310.338.2871 to learn more about our resources and offerings that can support you at LMU and beyond.
Personalized Career Support
Drop-in or schedule an appointment with a professional member of our team. Students can meet in our office, located on upper campus in the Charles Von der Ahe Building (VDA), Suite 135 or in our zoom lobby during drop-in coaching hours.
Instant Resume Feedback
Access a library of graduate student sample résumés to support your application process. We also recommend utilizing VMock, an AI-driven platform, for ongoing, personalized feedback.
Customized Interview Support
Big Interview offers graduate students on-demand mock interviews with personalized feedback to help you boost confidence and master your interview skills and strategy, especially around sharing your stories and accomplishments. You can also schedule a coaching appointment on Handshake to review your recorded mock interview.
Working at LMU
Curious about working on-campus? Short-term student roles include Graduate Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or Research Assistant for a department. Long-term opportunities can be found through LMU’s Human Resources Department.
Student Employment Services can help you find campus jobs through Workday, while our office supports your application materials such as your résumé and cover letter.
