Frequently Asked Questions
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Students
Where is the Career Development Center?
The Career Development Center is located in Walker 124. The Career Development Hub can be easily accessed through the door connecting to the Walker/Riley courtyard. The number for the Career Development Office is (503) 883-2733. Our office hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
What services do you provide in the Career Development Center and how can I access them?The office of Career Development offers students assistance with the following:
- Career Counseling/Coaching
- Job Search Support
- Internship Resources
- Resume and Cover Letter Review & Resume Paper
- Networking Assistance
- Advice on Choosing a Major
- Grad School Resources
- Mock Interviews
- Salary Negotiation Tips
- Consultations on how to market yourself
Students can access these services by setting up an appointment with our Career Development Staff or by coming into the Career Hub. Students are also welcome to start with the Career Liftoff Inventory or the other surveys on the Career Assistance Websites page.
What resources are located in the Career Hub?
The Career Hub has a variety of resources available to students from information about career fields, graduate schools, what jobs you can have with a major, and information about resumes and cover letters. There are also phamlets detailing internships that are available to students. The Career Hub has an informational screen, displaying relevant career information and upcoming career-related events.
Who do I talk to if I have resume or cover letter questions?
All the Career Development Staff are trained to critique and look over resumes and cover letters. Resumes are critqued on a walk-in basis Monday-Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm without an appointment. Individual appointments can be made with Michael Hampton or Kristi Mackay by either coming into the Career Hub or calling (503) 883-2733.
Where do I go if I want more information about finding a job on or off campus?
For jobs off campus and around the area, see our Part Time and Full Time Job Postings. For on campus jobs, click here.
Where can I get more information about community service opportunities?
For more information about volunteer opportunities, visit the Office of Community Engagement and Service in Riley 216. The phone number for that office is (503) 883-2326.
Alumni
What resources are there for finding jobs?
Alumni are welcome to use our Career Assistance Websites for help both finding a job and figuring out what jobs suits you. There are a variety of surveys available, including the Career Liftoff Inventory which gives alumni the opportunity to see where their strengths in certain fields are and which jobs might be suitable for them.
Where can I find information on graduate schools?
Please see our Graduate School link for more information. There is information on how to start looking for graduate schools, the admission tests required, and there are other online resources available.
What tools are there for networking?
Alumni can sign up for the Cat Connections Program where both students and alumni can connect with Linfield alumni. Who a person is connected with can be chosen based on the alumni's expertise in certain fields, their geographic location and/or their experience with a graduate program. Alumni can apply to help other students or alumni as well.
Parents
When should my child start using the services of the Career Development office?
It is never too early or too late to come to the Career Hub. The earlier that a student starts using our services, the more our employees will get to know them and understand how to best assist them. Both students and alumni can use our services to help them in their search for careers.
What if my child is unsure what to major in or what career they are going to have after graduation?
It's natural for students not to know what they want to major in or what career they are going to enter into after graduation. It would be good for students to find what classes appeal to them so that they can figure out what they would like to do. Students do not have to major in something just because they think it will guarantee them a job later. A job that intrigues a student will be more satisfactory than one that is done for other reasons. Students are welcome to come into our office for assistance in figuring out what they want to major in and also for what types of jobs would suit them.
Should my child do an internship?
Internships are a good opportunity to gain experience in a field that your child might be interested in. While some internships are unpaid, students will nonetheless recieve valuable real-world experience from doing an internship. Students can apply what they have learned from internships to their careers. It also could serve as a foot in the door to the company if your child wants to continue working there.
How can my child find a job after graduation?
It may seem challenging to find a job in the current economy once a student graduates, but it is possible. Networking is important -- who you know can greatly assist you in finding a job in your field that you find satisfactory. Even if your child does not succeed at first, it is important for them to keep trying and to give their resumes to as many people as possible. Career counselors are available to help your student get the tools they need to find a job. Our employees can look over student and alumni resumes and cover letters. We can also provide your child with interview and job search tips.
Employers
Where do I post jobs or internship opportunities?
To post a full-time or part-time position, please use the Add a Job link. Fill out the form and submit it. Once submitted, the position will stay live on the site 2 weeks for part-time or 3 months for full-time positions. To post an internship, please use the Add an Internship link. Fill out the form and submit it. Once submitted, the position will stay live on the site until you notify us to remove the position.
Please feel free to contact the Career Development Office directly via phone (503-883-2733) or email (career@linfield.edu) should you wish to change the duration of your posting, any of the content, or have any further questions.How do I connect with Linfield students for job and internship opportunities?
Recruiters are welcome to contact Kristi Mackay (kmackay@linfield.edu or 503-883-2606) to gain more information about on-campus recruitment opportunities.