We offer a plethora of services for faculty and staff! If you are interested in one of our Faculty & Staff services, please review which service listed below from our Faculty Menu would best suit your needs and fill out the Faculty & Staff Service Request form at the bottom of this page. Please fill out the form at least 4 weeks prior to the anticipated workshop or assignment date. For questions, contact the Career Center: careers@lasalle.edu.
The Career Center will come in and speak to your class briefly to discuss the services the Career Center has to offer. A short demonstration of Handshake, La Salle’s online job and internship portal where students can find opportunities both on and off-campus is included. We will also walk students through how to schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor.
The Focus 2 Self-Assessment is a great tool for students of all majors and class levels. Not only does the assessment assist those who are undecided, it helps students find and research occupations and areas they may not have previously considered. This workshop includes a discussion on self-assessment and choosing a major. Students will be taking Focus 2 during the workshop; this session requires a computer lab.
The Career Center offers a quick presentation on resume writing as well as a workshop where students can begin to create their resume in real-time.
Quick Presentation: During this presentation, the Career Center will go over resume writing basics. Information includes format structure, writing bullet statements, appropriate use of verb tense, how to include extracurricular experiences, and work/internship experiences.
Resume Building Workshop: Information from number (1) above plus the Microsoft Word version of our resume sample that students will be able to edit during the workshop. While students are writing, they can ask peers and the Career Center staff questions to guide them in the resume writing process. This session requires a computer lab.
You only get one chance to make a great first impression. This presentation will guide students in understanding the difference between casual, business casual, and business professional dress. We will show several examples and discuss questions students may have regarding articles of clothing or accessories that they should or should not wear in different professional settings. Included in this presentation is how to give a great handshake and how to create a 30-second elevator pitch.
A student has landed an interview for their dream job! Now what? During this presentation, the Career Center will provide interviewing tips (both verbal and non-verbal) and common interview questions. In addition, we will explain “Behavioral Based” interview questions and how to answer them using the “STAR” method.
COMPETENCY – Oral Communication & Career Management
There are so many methods to find a job that it can quickly become overwhelming. The Career Center wants to help increase students’ confidence in the job search process by providing valuable tips and tricks. This presentation goes over how to use Handshake and other online sources when searching for a job or internship as well as how to use LinkedIn to create connections with fellow La Salle alumni. We will also talk about how to use the power of networking to find open positions.
Students are involved in many on and off-campus activities (student organizations, athletics, research, church groups, etc.), but they often have trouble conveying those experiences both verbally and in writing to an employer. This short presentation helps students understand why it is important to articulate their successes and tell their story effectively. We will also go over sample resume bullets that are specific to out-of-the-classroom experiences. This session should be presented after a resume writing presentation or workshop.
COMPETENCY – Oral Communication & Professionalism/Work Ethic
As educators and Lasallians, our goal is to ensure that all students leave La Salle feeling prepared for the world. This workshop includes information on how to recognize one’s own strengths, skills, and interests that will help prepare them for an internship or future career. We will write reflections and work in small groups to discuss what employers are looking for in new professionals.
Obtain the Focus 2 handout and password from us and have your students take the Focus 2 Self-Assessment as a homework assignment. We suggest following up with the Focus 2 and Major/Occupation Workshop above to debrief students on how to read and use their results. This session requires a computer lab.
Career Center staff and/or trained student Career Peer Advisors come into your class to review resumes. This assignment type is only available after the Resume Writing Workshop listed above.
If you would like each student in your class to complete an appointment with a Career Counselor, please contact our Office Manager, Tori Jones, at careers@lasalle.edu. This assignment needs to be scheduled and confirmed 6 weeks prior to the due date. We may offer an alternative due date ensure counselor availability.
If you would like each student in your class to complete an appointment with a Career Counselor, please contact our Office Manager, Tori Jones, at careers@lasalle.edu. This assignment needs to be scheduled and confirmed 6 weeks prior to the due date. We may offer an alternative due date ensure counselor availability.
Mock interviews MUST be proceeded by an Interview Preparation Appointment or Interview Preparation Presentation. Assigned mock interviews need to be scheduled and confirmed 6 weeks prior to the due date. We may offer an alternative due date to ensure counselor availability. Mock interviews as an assignment happen two ways. The first is a traditional appointment scheduled through Handshake on the student’s own time. The second is one dedicated afternoon or evening and students must pick a time slot. At times, we are able to include alumni to assist us with afternoon/evening mock interview days.
Other Ways to Include The Career Center in Your Semester Plans
Do you have a planned absence this semester? If so, the Career Center is able to come in your place to give any of the seven presentations/workshops listed above. Please contact our Office Manager, Tori Jones, at careers@lasalle.edu at least 3 weeks prior to your planned absence.
Are you interested in having your class visit a local employer’s office? The Career Center can help! If you would like to set up a site visit, please contact Dave Prisco at priscod1@lasalle.edu or 215-951-1613 at least 6 weeks prior to your anticipated visit date.
