Roosevelt University, Office of Career Services

National Internship Day this year is Thursday, July 25th. Submit a request to be featured on Roosevelt University and Roosevelt University Office of Career Services’ online and social media channels to acknowledge your achievement.

Submit request by July 18: roosevelt.edu/intern-day

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Our office will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, during the Independence holiday. Office hours shall resume Monday, July 8th at 9am 📅

The Office of Career Services is now accepting applications for student employment roles:
Career Development Assistant - 9088143
Social Media Ambassador - 9088343
to begin in August 2024. If you're passionate about career readiness and professional development, these on-campus opportunities are perfect for you.

Apply on Handshake for more information!

Happy Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day. On this day in 1865, over 200,000 enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation of 1862.

May we continue to find ways to make our community inclusive for everyone.

Registration has opened for the Summer II 2024 session of the FirstGenU Career Institute! If you're a first-generation college student pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree, this virtual program is tailored to help you develop the necessary skills and confidence for a successful career. The FirstGenU Career Institute offers online modules and virtual events free of charge, providing valuable resources to enhance your workplace readiness.

To be considered for the upcoming cohort, make sure to apply by the deadline on Tuesday, July 2nd. Take the first step towards your future by registering.

Attention Early Talent Managers, Recruiters, and Employer Partners!

Looking to engage with top candidates for internships and full-time positions this fall? Look no further than Roosevelt University's Office of Career Services! Our In-Person Career Fairs will be taking place this September, and we invite you to join us.

Register today on Handshake using the links below:

Tuesday, September 17th: Business and Technology Career Fair
https://buff.ly/4atstW9

Wednesday, September 18th: All Majors Career Fair
https://buff.ly/4bPtc50

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with top talent. We look forward to seeing you there!

As we closeout the academic school year, know that we are rooting for you!!! The Office of Career Services team wishes you the best of luck on finals 👍. Reach out to us with any questions you may have concerning careers/jobs/internships. We are here to help!

Last week Thursday, we had an amazing time recognizing our student leaders and all of their contributions during the Student Leadership Awards and Etiquette Dinner hosted by .seie and . Check out some of the highlights from the event.

We are just 2 days away from the Etiquette Dinner & Student Leadership Awards this Thursday, April 25th in Ida B. Wells at 4:30pm. Join us in celebrating our exceptional student leaders and indulge in an unforgettable Etiquette Dinner afterward!

National Student Employment Week is April 8th - April 12th! Join us on Tuesday, the 9th on the 3rd floor of the Laker Union for Brunch on Us from 10 am -11 am.

The countdown has begun with just one week to go for the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Career Fair! If you're on the brink of graduation and looking for a job or an internship, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, April 10th, from 1pm to 4pm, located on the 2nd floor of the Auditorium Building. Many employers will be there, eager to recruit you! Brace yourself for a packed event!

We are less than a week away from the Healthcare Professions and Science Career Fair. That's right, join us on Wednesday, March 27th from 1pm - 4pm in Ida B Wells to meet with employers looking to hire you for opportunities. For a complete list of participating employers and/or sites, check Handshake. https://buff.ly/4aIdrwv

Meet Alana Snowden, a seasoned beauty professional with an illustrious career spannning over three decades. With an unwavering passion for the beauty industry, Alana has become a true luminary in the world of hairstyling. Her journey has been a kaleidoscope of experiences, marked by dedication, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Alana‘s drive and dedication remains as strong as ever. She is committed to fostering a culture of creativity and inclusivity within the beauty community. Her new mantra is “It takes a team.“ She believes in and loves co-creating with beauty professional who are intentional about setting new standards for this industry.

Lakers, meet one of our panelists for Women on the Move: Respect the Crown, Nkechi Iloka. Nkechi (In-kay-chi) is a full-time HR professional in the pharmaceutical industry. She has spent the last few years growing her corporate career, while simultaneously garnering her passion for building a brand to help professionals around the world. Since 2017 Nkechi has inspired and empowered more than 16000 professionals to embrace their natural hair and personal style at work. Her brand also focuses on providing career advice and tips to help people progress and navigate in professional spaces.

Lakers, meet our second panelist for Women on the Move: Respect the Crown, Nkechi Iloka. Nkechi (In-kay-chi) is a full-time HR professional in the pharmaceutical industry. She has spent the last few years growing her corporate career, while simultaneously garnering her passion for building a brand to help professionals around the world. Since 2017 Nkechi has inspired and empowered more than 16000 professionals to embrace their natural hair and personal style at work. Her brand also focuses on providing career advice and tips to help people progress and navigate in professional spaces.

Lakers, meet Lena, known as "THE LIONESS", a talented stylist who is also a devoted wife and mother. She has a passion for her family and the young ones she works with daily. Lena pursued her education to obtain a Natural Hair License and decided to specialize in locs, two strand twists, and soft locs. She takes great pleasure in assisting her clients on their natural hair journey, always aiming to create the perfect look that aligns with their goals while prioritizing the health of their hair.

Lakers, meet our third panelist Michelle ”MiMi” Matthews who is the founder and Restorative Career Strategist of Boss Up & Hustle Consulting, a consulting firm that assists individuals and organizations drive results by resolving energy deficits that contribute to low employee retention, burnout, and decreased productivity. Michelle began her career in the career advancement industry as a part-time resume writer in 2017. She amassed over $500K in combined salary increases working with professionals by the start of 2019. With this venture proving to be successful, she then joined the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches and got certified as professional career coach at Boss Up & Hustle Consulting.

Michelle has had the pleasure of delivering keynotes and trainings with various non-profits and higher education organizations. She has been published by indeed.com, Business Insider, LinkedIn News, and more. Her most notable contributions highlight the importance of salary negotiation, job search strategy, and career mapping. Michelle is currently working on her first professional development book based on personal experience and client case studies. She is also the host of The Happy, Healing, & HigherEd Podcast. Michelle graduated from Roosevelt University with a Master’s in Business Administration. She has two young sons that she enjoys spending time with and you can bet that she has a book in her possession at any given time.

Lakers, as we prepare for our 2nd annual Women on the Move: Respect the Crown event, we would like to take the time to introduce you to our panelists. Meet our first panelist, Natasha L. Robinson, Esq. who is the creator and curator of Legaleaze Please! LLC, an online platform and digital space founded in May 2020, that empowers the development of individual and collective comprehension of criminal laws, cases, and policies through decoding, deconstructing, and demystifying legal language. Legaleaze Please!, a Black-owned business created by a Black woman, provides relevant knowledge to legal information as well as equitable access for all users to understand and apply in their everyday lives.

Natasha is also an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Roosevelt University. Formerly an Assistant Teaching Professor of Criminal Justice at Roosevelt University, she taught courses relating to Criminal Justice and was a faculty member of the Government, Law and Justice Department. Before coming to Roosevelt, Professor Robinson was a teacher at Chicago Public Schools, teaching law courses, including Criminal Law and Criminology, to high school students enrolled in the honors program. For six years, in addition to teaching, she also coached her high school students in preparation for criminal and civil mock trial exhibitions and competitions. Professor Robinson has been a licensed criminal defense attorney for more than 20 years, having served for twelve and a half years as an assistant public defender of Cook County, specializing in the representation of indigent clients charged with felony crimes.

Natasha is a regular guest legal analyst on CourtTV and WGN9 news and is a former monthly contributor to The Soultown Magazine.

Natasha earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Iowa, her Master of Arts in English from Chicago State University, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Of all her accomplishments, accolades, and awards, “Grace’s Mama” is the most amazing of them all. Professor Robinson is the proud mother to Grace Corrine and together they are each other’s partner in life and in love.

Join The Office of Career Services and Black Student Union for the 2nd annual Women's History Month event entitled "Women on the Move: Respect the Crown." A two-part series discussing Black hair in the workplace and the crown act. Food will be served, alongside music and photo ops. Start time is at 4pm in WB 317.

Come together with the Office of Career Services and the Black Student Union to honor Women's History Month. Join us for a special two-part series where we delve into the topic of black hair in professional settings, explore the significance of the crown act, and discuss black haircare. Let's celebrate and educate together.

Join us this Thursday, February 29th for the Women's Leadership Symposium, hosted by the Women's Leadership Council and Roosevelt University’s Office of Career Services. This inspiring event will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for women in leadership. Registration is now open, sign up here: https://buff.ly/3uUsy6s.

The Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers will be hosting a DE&I Virtual Career Fair this upcoming Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 from 1pm - 4pm virtually on Handshake. Be sure to check your Handshake accounts for additional information

Meet us today at 12pm in WB 317 for the Career Closet Pop-Up Event. Come ready to find all of your professional attire for the upcoming fairs.

Need a new headshot for your professional profile or portfolio? Never had a professional headshot done before? This is your chance, meet us in Fainman Lounge on Tuesday, February 20th during the Business & Technology Career Fair to get your FREE professional headshots.

Back by popular demand: The Office of Career Services brings to you our Career Closet Pop-Up Shop event, on Monday, February 19th from 12pm - 2pm in WB 317. Come ready to grab all the professional clothing you need to look and feel your best during this recruitment season.

Join us for the 2-day Resume Pop-Up Clinic next week to have your resume quickly reviewed and revised in time for the upcoming spring recruitment season. Meet us in Fainmain Lounge: Tuesday, February 13th from 1pm - 2:30pm & Wednesday, February 14th, 11am -12:30pm