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Stepping into the Industry: Highlights from the 2025 LA Career Trek

Written by Esther Ouyang ’26

On Friday, November 14th, at 8a.m., a group of LMU students gathered on campus to begin the LA Career Trek, a Career and Professional Development (CPD) program that connects Lions with leading entertainment, media, and …

By Giuliana Berman, B.A
Giuliana Berman, B.A Events and Promotions Coordinator
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The Journey after the Destination

Written by Esther Fernández ’27

Many of us believe that once we reach our destination, the journey is over. But sometimes, the real adventure begins after we think we have arrived.

Three years ago, I made one of the hardest …

By Giuliana Berman, B.A
Giuliana Berman, B.A Events and Promotions Coordinator
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Learn from experience: Seven pieces of advice our coaches wish they had early in their careers

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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Resume and Cover Letter Support

Resume and Cover Letter Support

Career and Professional Development plays a crucial role in guiding students towards success in the job market. Resume and cover …

Professional Headshots

Professional Headshots

The Career and Professional Development Office provides free professional headshots with our self-service photo booth. LMU students, alumni, faculty and …

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Crisis Communication

Taught by Laura Bergells
Every organization needs to plan how to communicate internally and externally in the event of a crisis. In this course,…

Empathy at Work

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
In this course, Dr. Carolyn Goerner—a professor at Kelley School of Business and the founder of Practical Paradigms—dives into empathy…

Getting Your Ideas Approved

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Pitching a big idea can be a daunting prospect if you’re unsure where to start. Gathering data and presenting facts…

Advertising Foundations

Taught by Jane Barratt
Learn the fundamentals of effective advertising and marketing communications. Former NYC ad executive Jane Barratt provides an overview of the…

Graphic Design: Small Business Identity Redesign

Taught by John McWade
Your client needs new branding. The current design is no longer relevant, accurate, or even consistent. Where to start? In…

Creating Your Personal Brand

Taught by Lida Citroën
Your personal brand is your reputation and legacy. A strong personal brand can lead to job and career opportunities. A…

Strategic Negotiation

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Learn negotiation skills to help you get what you want while also building better relationships with coworkers, bosses, business partners,…

Guy Kawasaki on How to Rock Social Media

Taught by Guy Kawasaki
Entrepreneur and social media expert Guy Kawasaki—who has 1.4 million Twitter followers and more than a quarter million likes on…

Designing a Business Card

Taught by Nigel French
Learn how to design a business card. In this course, designer Nigel French covers all aspects of the design process—from…

Humor in the Workplace

Taught by Izzy Gesell
Humor can change lives and relationships. In this course, organizational consultant and former standup comedian Izzy Gesell helps us better…

Improving Your Conflict Competence

Taught by Craig Runde
Workplace conflict is inevitable. But it doesn’t have to end badly. In this course, author and conflict expert Craig Runde…

Creative Inspirations: Harry Marks, Broadcast Designer

Taught by Harry Marks
Harry Marks is considered by many to be the godfather of broadcast design. More than any other individual, he changed…

The Science of Sales

Taught by Jeff Bloomfield
Trust lies at the foundation of all sales. In this course, former Genentech senior leader and Braintrust founder Jeff Bloomfield…

Effective Listening (2019)

Taught by Brenda Bailey Hughes
Listening is a critical competency, whether you are interviewing for your first job or leading a Fortune 500 company. Surprisingly,…

Sales Foundations

Taught by Jeff Bloomfield
What makes someone effective at sales? A genuine desire to help others solve problems. In this course, former Genentech senior…

Creating a PSA Commercial

Taught by Richard Harrington
Take a look behind the scenes at the production of a real-world television commercial. Learn what it takes to plan,…

Learning to Write Marketing Copy

Taught by Ian Lurie
Copy is the heart and soul of almost every marketing endeavor. Get a great foundation for all your campaigns with…

Jonah Berger on Viral Marketing

Taught by Jonah Berger
Why do some ideas spread while others fade away? Jonah Berger, PhD, professor of marketing at the Wharton School and…

Web Motion: Create an Animated Banner Ad

Taught by Tom Green
Learn to create a simple web banner with motion and interactivity. This installment of Web Motion for Beginners shows you…

Creating a Short Film: 13 Marketing Your Film

Taught by Chad Perkins
Short films are often used to practice filmmaking skills inexpensively, get experience working with a cast and crew, showcase filmmaking…
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Career and Professional Development
Loyola Marymount University
One LMU Drive
Von der Ahe, Suite 135
Los Angeles, CA 90045

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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