Student Resources
In the Career Services Office, we realize that students can only be successful if they are placed in a connected community and given reliable resources. Our team of Career Services staff and Career Peer Mentors provide personality to those resources. As a “Best in the Midwest College” by Princeton Review (2005-2018), the office has the important job of helping students make their education an asset to their employability.
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Upcoming Events
Students: Check out the February and March events to prepare for Spring EXPO.
Career EXPO Spring 2019
Wednesday March 27
1-3:30pm
Franciscan Center
Career EXPO details and a list of companies attending.
Networking and LinkedIn Workshop
Monday, February 18
12:30 – 1 PM
ASC Computer Lab
Create an effective brand to market yourself to employers and learn the art of networking in today’s society. Additionally, learn how to create a LinkedIn Profile that will WOW employers and begin to build your network!
Learn to Tie a Tie
Tuesday, February 19
1 – 2 PM
MAH 122
Easy to follow instructions on how to tie a tie.
Drop-In Resumé Critiques: Nursing
Monday, February 25
4 – 6 PM
MAH 122
15-minute critiques for nursing students.
Do’s & Donuts
Monday, March 4
12:30-1:30pm
MAH 122
15 minute sessions about the basic DO’s and Do Nots in regards to resume and interviewing.
Drop-In Resume and Cover Letter Critiques: Business
Monday, March 4
12-5pm
MAH 122
15 minute critiques for business majors.
Drop-In Resume and Cover Letter Critiques: Business
Monday, March 18
12-5pm
MAH 122
15 minute critiques for business majors.
Drop-In Resume Critique: All Majors
Tuesday, March 19
11-1pm
MAH 122
15 minute critiques, first come, first served for all majors.
Research, Prepare and Target Company Research
Thursday, March 21
11:30-12pm
MAH 122
Opportunity to learn how to search companies and/or organizations as a way to prepare for Career Expo.
Corporate Conversations
Owens Community College
Friday, March 22
9:30am-12:30pm
Career Expo Prep Drop-In
Tuesday, March 26
1-3pm
MAH 122
Prepare for the upcoming Job and Internship Fair by learning about elevator pitches, researching employers, and interviewing.
FOCUS 2 CAREER
FOCUS 2 is a career planning and major exploration assessment for college students. All Lourdes students are encouraged to take the five FOCUS 2 career assessments offered in the system. If the career assessments are required as part of a class assignment, follow the assignment, as reviewed by the instructor. All students are encouraged to visit with Career Services to review the results of the career assessments. To contact Career Services, please e-mail career@lourdes.edu or call 419-824-3704. Thank you!
To access the assessment:
- Click the link above
- If you are a new user, click the REGISTER button. Note: Contact your FYE 102 Instructor or Career Services for the required access code.
- Complete the registration form and create a unique username and password
NACE Salary Calculator
Begin your career search with a salary calculator.
New resources available to students:
Liquid Compass: Every Hospital Nursing Job in One Place!
View information about the Toledo community, key employers, industries, and more.
Interested in finding an on-campus federal work study or student employment position?
Please contact Career Services to schedule an appointment on a variety of career topics including: resume or cover letter reviews, interview preparation, career guidance or job/internship searches.
We also have membership within:
- Collegiate EmployNet (CEN)
- Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC)
- National Association of Colleges and Employers
- Ohio Cooperative Education Association