Need Help Choosing 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.

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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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Career Roadmap

Published on May 9, 2025

Whether you’re just starting your college journey or preparing to launch your career, this roadmap will help you navigate your professional development during your time at LMU. It outlines key steps to take—from self-discovery and engagement to career readiness and …

By Naomi Shibley, M.S.

Your Career Game Plan

Published on April 25, 2025

Starting your career journey can feel overwhelming — but with the right strategies, you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re applying for internships, exploring your options, or preparing for your first full-time role, this game plan will help …

By Naomi Shibley, M.S.

Top 10 podcasts for early career job seekers

Published on June 25, 2024

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

Professional Portraits

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

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Tom Matthews, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Vice Provost Meet Tom

Marcy Hess, M.Ed.
Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships Meet Marcy

Chris Caughman, M.B.A. '20
Director, Career Education & Outcomes Meet Chris

Kim Rhodes, J.D.
Director, Employer Relations Meet Kim

Mandy Brockhaus, B.A. 16'
Associate Director, Communications and Employer Relations Meet Mandy

Simone Jackson, M.S.
Associate Director, Education Professions and Graduate Programs Meet Simone

Thuy Le, M.Ed.
Associate Director of Career Education, University Pre-Law Advisor Meet Thuy

Naomi Shibley, M.S.
Assistant Director, Business Professions Meet Naomi

Erika Zocher, M.S.
Assistant Director, STEM Professions Meet Erika

Emily Goldstone, B.A. '20
Senior Operations Coordinator Meet Emily

Giuliana Berman, B.A
Events and Promotions Coordinator Meet Giuliana

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