Fourth Year and Beyond

You can see the finish line.  Design a timeline by meeting with the director of career services to draft a cover letter, revise/update your resume, and complete your personal statement for graduate/professional school.

 

Get ready to graduate!

You’re ready for the real world…almost. Our CD 401: Decision Making and Implementation course is known to by your fellow Saints as the most important non-required class you’ll ever take. This one-credit, eight-week course about life after Aquinas will smooth the transition from college to the world of work, service, self-employment, and/or graduate school. Polish your resume, practice interviews, learn job search strategies, and leave feeling confident about your future––it’s that good!

Completed an approved Advantage activity (internship, study away, or research)? You qualify for an Advantage Center cord to wear at Commencement. Get yours by submitting this application for consideration. Get details on GradFest, too.

Alumni Mentoring Program

The AQ Alumni Mentoring Program has been set up to connect young alumni with experienced alumni for the purpose of supporting new professionals in the world of work.  The topics have included how to navigate workplace politics, understanding benefits packages, etc.  Students in their senior year at Aquinas College would be encouraged to participate in this program and be paired with a mentor in their field of interest.

 President Córdoba & 2 AQ students on EightWest TV

Check out President Córdoba and sophomores Noah & Olivia on TV!! They highlight some of the many services and opportunities Aquinas College has to offer outside of the classroom. Both of the students and our President mention the Advantage Center, we …

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Ultimate Guide to Internship Application Deadlines

Internships are a great way to get on-the-job experience, learn job skills, grow your network, and learn more about a career path and company. Yet a key part of landing an internship is making sure you apply at the right …

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Attend the Career Fair!

Attend The Career Fair!

Job fairs can be intimidating, and can seem as if they are only directed to seniors (or juniors who are really on top of it).  Oh you are so wrong! While these huge halls filled with booths …

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How to Find a Job You Love: 3 Things to Do (and 4 to Avoid)

Knowing how to find a job is hard enough, let alone how to find a job you love. What are you passionate about? What are you good at? Who do you want to work with? What benefits are you looking …

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Interning

Why Should I Intern?

 

I can understand why interning may seem like a complicated process and time consuming, especially if it is not a paid one.  Experience is valued in the workplace, but not always required. Why should you …

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Contact & Location

Phone
(616) 632-2126
Email
advantagecenter@aquinas.edu
Website
https://www.aquinas.edu/student-resources/career-services
Address

Mother Victor Flannery Hall

Aquinas College
Advantage Center
1700 Fulton St. E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799

Career Service Hours

Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm