Gannon University

Deciding what college major to choose or what career to pursue can be a difficult and at times a confusing task. To facilitate your decision making, we provide:

• Individual Counseling : Opportunities to discuss interests, goals and college major and career options. Interest testing is available.
• Career Resources and Information : An on-site career library is maintained for college major and career information.
• Alumni Career Network : Referral to Gannon alumni who have volunteered to provide career or employment information.
• Career Road Show : Quality workshops on career development and job search skills. Over 30 workshops presented each semester.

"The best qualified do not always get hired, those who know how to get hired - GET HIRED" -- John Lafevre, author of How You Really Get Hired.

The recruitment and employment services are designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a successful job search. Services include:

• On-Campus Recruiting Program, in which employers visit Gannon to interview students for jobs. Click here for a list of participating employers.
• Annual career and employment fairs. Visit our Events page for dates!
• Job Locater System, a resume referral system for alumni.
• Resume and credential preparation.
• Interviewing, job search, and career planning workshops.
• Networking and informational interviewing.
• Employment directories and company profiles.
• Career and job outlook information.
• Teacher credential files and NTE registration information.
• Job search information library.
• Internet job search information.
• Full-time, part-time, and summer listings of local, regional and national job opportunities.

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Achieving academic success is a primary goal of Gannon students. Your academic advisor will serve as the primary contact for academic information. We offer assistance in the following areas:

• Planning or reviewing college major options.
• Learning effective study techniques.
• Preparing for tests/exams.
• Assessing aptitude and vocational interests.
• Developing stress management skills.

Staff       

James Finegan, Director, Career Development and Employment Services and The Center For Experiential Education

Benjamin Parker, Assistant Director, Career Development and Employment Services

Cheryl Rink, Assistant Director, The Center For Experiential Education

Leslie Patterson, Internship/Co-op Coordinator

Janet Armbruster, Employment Coordinator

Patty Puzar, Secretary

Kim Janosky, Receptionist

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