Undergraduate Students

At CPD, our first priority is your professional development, as we work with employers, recruiters and alumni to bring about exciting career opportunities tailored to your strengths and interests.  It is our firm belief that LMU’s diverse academic community is made up of the leaders, innovators and healers of tomorrow, so our dedicated staff is pleased to assist with your endeavors along the way.

Connect with us at CPD

Drop-in or make an appointment with one of our peer advisors located in VDA 135 or in our online zoom lobby.

Career Exploration

Still figuring out what’s next? CPD offers tools to assess talents, interests and personality to aid in career planning. You can also see which careers are in demand by researching job market trends.

Looking for a Campus Job?

Working as a Student Worker on campus is great way to gain experience and try out different roles.

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3 Ways to Highlight Your Career Interests in an Interview

Talking about future goals and career interests is a key component of almost every interview. But the questions“Tell me a little bit about why you want this position” and “Where do you see yourself five years from now?” regularly spark …

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Job hunting & career management solutions
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How to Apply for a Job Online: 10 Tips to Stand Out and Land an Interview

Applying for jobs online has become the norm. Generally, it’s a win-win situation for both sides involved: Job seekers have a broad range of opportunities and the convenience of applying for multiple jobs from home, while employers can leverage automated …

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Turning Your Internship into a Full-Time Career: Proven Strategies

Did you know that over 70% of companies offer full-time positions to their interns? This statistic highlights the significant potential internships have in shaping future careers.

Internships are more than just a temporary assignment; they are a critical opportunity to …

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Career Resources

LinkedIn Learning

The Art and Craft of AI for Business Resilience

Taught by John Maeda
The emergence of large language models marks a seismic shift in artificial intelligence capabilities. But because fear and misunderstanding of…

Writing an Effective Cover Letter

Hook a Recruiter with Your Cover Letter

What Makes a Bad Cover Letter

Audio Mixing Bootcamp

Taught by Bobby Owsinski
In this course, author Bobby Owsinski reveals industry tips, tricks, and techniques for producing professionally mixed audio on any digital…

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…

The Creative Spark: Beeple, Everyday Artist

Taught by Michael Winkelmann
Every day Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, sits down to a blank canvas on his PC, whether in CINEMA 4D, ZBrush,…

Microsoft Project 2013 Essential Training

Taught by Bonnie Biafore
Follow along with author Bonnie Biafore as she shows you how to better manage your project’s deadlines, tasks, and resources…

UX Foundations: Information Architecture

Taught by Chris Nodder
Improving the way the information in your site or application is organized and presented is one of the most cost-effective…

Audio Mastering Techniques

Taught by Bobby Owsinski
Mastering audio is the final stage in music production, where the final set of mixed songs are turned into a…

Audio Foundations: Compression and Dynamic Processing

Taught by Brian Lee White
In this first installment of the Foundations of Audio series, author Brian Lee White shows how to improve the sound…

Creative Inspirations: Kit Hinrichs, Graphic Designer

Taught by Kit Hinrichs
Kit Hinrichs is one of the most accomplished and respected graphic designers and illustrators of the last fifty years. A…

Foundations of AI and Machine Learning for Java Developers

Taught by Frank Greco
In this course, explore the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) from a Java developer’s perspective.…

Audio Foundations: Delay and Modulation

Taught by Alex U. Case
In this installment of Foundations of Audio, author Alex U. Case explains the fundamentals of delay and modulation effects and…

Creative Inspirations: Margo Chase, Graphic Designer

Taught by Margo Chase
Margo Chase is one of the most influential graphic designers of our time. Over the past 20 years, Margo’s highly…

Learning Graphic Design: Techniques

Taught by John McWade
Take a creative refresher course with these 18 simple design techniques that will immediately improve your layouts, brought to you…

Audio Foundations: EQ and Filters

Taught by Brian Lee White
In this installment of the Foundations of Audio series, author Brian Lee White shows producers and audio engineers how to…

Michelle Kaufmann’s Platinum LEED Home Remodel: Start to Finish

Taught by Michelle Kaufmann
With home remodels, especially sustainable ones designed by architects like Michelle Kaufman, more square footage isn’t always the answer. Her…

Learning Graphic Design: Things Every Designer Should Know

Taught by John McWade
Appearance may not be everything, but how something looks has a fundamental impact on how it’s perceived, what it communicates,…

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…

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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