DePaul University Career Toolkit

The DePaul Career Center offers 1:1 career advising at both Loop and Lincoln Park campuses, organized into 6 career communities. Career advisers help students connect their DePaul education to professional opportunities. Alumni career services extend advising support to all DePaul graduates.

• Find My Career Advisor

  Each student is assigned a Career Advisor based on their college and major. Find your specific career advisor via the ‘find my Career Advisor’ link on the Career Center homepage. The Career Center offers industry-specific advising for 6 career communities: Technology & Design; Media, Communication, Arts & Entertainment; Business; Healthcare, Education & Social Sciences; Law & Public Policy; and Science.

• Book a Career Advising Appointment

  Schedule appointments via Handshake. In-person and virtual options at both Loop (DPC 9500) and Lincoln Park (SAC 192) campuses. Covers career exploration, resume and cover letter review, job search strategy, interview preparation, networking, and offer evaluation. Both campuses open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.

• Career Exploration Seminar — 1-Credit Course (Fordham College)

  1-credit course led by a Career Center staff member providing tools and confidence for career decision-making. Covers career assessment, exploration, and job search foundations. Recommended for first and second year students before the pressure of recruiting begins.

• Alumni Career Services — Advising Post-Graduation

  DePaul alumni receive ongoing career support through Handshake (job/internship listings, career events), ASK network mentorship, BigInterview (mock interviews), career fairs, and 1:1 career advising. Log in with Campus Connect credentials. If you no longer have Campus Connect access, contact the Technology Support Center at (312) 362-8765 or email handshake@depaul.edu.

• CDM — Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media Career Services

  Dedicated career advising for CDM students in computing and digital media. Offers industry-specific advising for 6 career communities including Technology & Design and Media, Communication, Arts & Entertainment. CDM students can enroll in FILM 299 (up to 8 credit hours) or CSC 697 (graduate, up to 4 credits) for internship academic credit. Access Handshake for CDM-specific listings.

DePaul has 27,000+ annual internship postings on Handshake. The University Internship Program (UIP) provides academic credit for internship experiences across all colleges. DePaul Success Stories website shares how fellow Blue Demons navigated their career paths.

• Handshake — 27,000+ Annual Internship Postings

  DePaul’s primary job and internship database with 27,000+ postings annually. Set up job alerts for your target roles and industries — new postings added daily. The platform also connects you with employers directly, allows registration for campus interviews, and links to career events and fairs.

• University Internship Program (UIP) — Academic Credit

  DePaul’s UIP allows students to earn academic credit for internship experiences. Enroll in a UIP career course through the Career Center. UIP credit is available across all DePaul colleges. Check the Career Center jobs and internships page for current enrollment procedures and deadlines.

• CDM Internship Academic Credit — FILM 299 / CSC 697

  CDM students earn up to 8 credit hours through FILM 299 (for media and design internships) satisfying open elective credit. Graduate students in computing can use CSC 697 (4 credits). International students must obtain the appropriate practical training form and meet with an advisor in the CDM Academic Success Center for approval before starting the internship. Submit via the MyCDM ‘MyInternships’ link.

• DePaul Success Stories

  DePaul’s dedicated website sharing how Blue Demons earned their internships, jobs, and careers. Hear from students and alumni across all majors and career paths about how they navigated the road to success. Practical inspiration and insight from people who went through the same DePaul experience.

• Going Global — International Employment Resources

  Resource covering international employment opportunities in nearly 40 countries. Includes insider tips, professional advice on employment trends, salary ranges, job search resources, networking groups, and resume formatting advice for international markets. Available to DePaul students and alumni via Career Center alumni services page.

DePaul’s ASK (Alumni Sharing Knowledge) network and Career Center event calendar are its two most distinctive career-access tools beyond advising. Chicago’s scale means DePaul alumni are embedded in virtually every major industry in the city.

• ASK Network — Alumni Sharing Knowledge

  DePaul’s alumni mentorship platform. Alumni on ASK answer career questions, conduct mock interviews, and help build professional networks. Access via the Career Center resources page. Use for informational interviews in industries not well-represented in on-campus recruiting — ASK alumni span all sectors including nonprofit, media, arts, healthcare, and tech.

• Career Fairs — Loop & Lincoln Park, Multiple Per Year

  DePaul hosts career fairs at both Loop and Lincoln Park campuses throughout the year including: Accounting & Finance Fair (September 9, 2025 — Rose Hill, Loop campus); AI, Tech & Data Fair (September 17, 2025 — Lincoln Center); Marketing Fair (October 1, 2025 — Rose Hill); General Internship Fair (October 8, 2025 — Rose Hill); Government, Law & Service Fair (October 29, 2025 — Rose Hill); Spring Career & Internship Fair (January 28, 2026). Register via Handshake. [⚠️ Specific 2025-26 dates confirmed from prior research — verify via Handshake for current year dates]

• Sports Industry Networking Night — Annual January

  Annual sports industry networking night connecting students with Chicago sports companies, agencies, and teams. Past editions have featured Chicago Cubs and other major Chicago sports organizations. Particularly relevant for students targeting sports business, sports marketing, and athletic administration careers. [⚠️ Verified via Career Center LinkedIn — check Handshake Events for current year date]

• Digital Marketing Career Events

  Career Center hosts Digital Marketing employer events connecting students with businesses and leaders in digital marketing. Past students have made connections leading to ongoing jobs and relationships. Find via Handshake Events — check at the start of each quarter for Digital Marketing career events. [⚠️ Verified via Career Center LinkedIn — check Handshake for current events]

• Fordham Futures Workshop Series

  Career Center’s ongoing workshop series covering interview skills, networking, personal branding, salary negotiation, and industry-specific career topics. All workshops registered through Handshake Events. Sessions are recorded for review after the fact. Check Handshake at the start of each quarter for the current workshop schedule.

The Career Center offers 1:1 resume and cover letter review, a career resources library with downloadable guides and tip sheets, BigInterview for AI-powered mock interview practice, on-campus interview rooms at both campuses, and a dedicated Career Center YouTube channel with recorded workshops.

• Resume & Cover Letter Resources Library

  Career Center library of downloadable career handouts, job search tip sheets, networking guides, and more. All formatted for easy printing and use. Access from the Career Center resources page — covers resume writing, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, networking, interviewing, and job search strategies by industry.

• BigInterview — AI Mock Interview Platform

  Loyola’s BigInterview platform — AI-powered mock interview practice with step-by-step video lessons and interactive practice tools. Practice general, behavioral, and technical interview questions. Access via Handshake using Campus Connect credentials. Available to both current students and DePaul alumni.

• On-Campus Interview Rooms — Both Campuses

  Career Center offers interview rooms at both Loop (DPC 9500) and Lincoln Park (SAC 192) campuses for virtual interviews, mock interview practice, and in-person recruiting. Reserve via the Career Center website. Provide a screenshot of your interview confirmation when reserving. Subject to availability.

• Career Center YouTube Channel

  Recordings of Career Center workshops and instructional videos. Use to review sessions you missed or to prepare for specific career tasks. Access via the Career Center services and resources page.

DePaul has 350+ registered student organizations managed through DeHub (CampusGroups). With two campuses (Loop and Lincoln Park) and a highly diverse student body, DePaul RSOs span every academic field, cultural background, and interest area. The Involvement Fair at the start of fall and winter quarters is the best way to discover organizations.

• DeHub — Full RSO Directory

  DePaul’s campus engagement platform listing all 350+ registered student organizations. Log in with Campus Connect credentials to browse, join, and track your involvement. Filter by category, search by interest. The platform also shows upcoming events and organization announcements.

• Student Life — Student Organizations Overview

  DePaul Division of Student Affairs overview of the student organization community. Includes information about the Involvement Fairs (held fall and winter quarters), how to start a new organization, and how to navigate the RSO approval process. Note: DePaul has no affiliation with student groups not registered through this office — verify registration status via DeHub.

• Undergraduate Business Organizations

  DePaul Kellstadt/Driehaus business school hosts organizations for undergraduate business students including case competition teams, professional business fraternities, marketing clubs, accounting societies, and more. Access the business school student organizations page for the current list with descriptions and contact information.

• CDM — Computing & Digital Media Student Organizations

  CDM hosts organizations specific to computing and digital media students including Security Daemons (cybersecurity, has won regional/national competitions), RoboTech Society (robotics and engineering), DePaul TV Incubator (television production), and DeFRAG (gaming — one of the largest social organizations at DePaul). Find all current CDM RSOs on the CDM student organizations page.

• Science & Health Student Organizations

  College of Science and Health hosts science and pre-professional organizations including DePaul Neuroscience Club, Pre-Dental Club, and Pre-Med Pals. All 300+ university-wide RSOs are also open to Science and Health students. Find current science and health clubs on the CSH student organizations page or via DeHub.

• Cultural, Identity & Affinity Organizations

  DePaul’s urban Chicago location and diverse student body create a rich cultural RSO community. 30 fraternities and sororities, plus ethnic, national, religious, and identity-based organizations across both campuses. DePaul’s Catholic Vincentian mission creates a particularly strong service-oriented dimension to many cultural organizations. Browse DeHub by category or search by identity community.

• DePaul Activities Board (DAB) & Student Government

  DAB is the largest programming body on campus, planning events including FEST (annual spring outdoor concert) and a wide variety of cultural and social programming year-round. Student Government and student media (literary magazine, radio station, newspaper) are also among the most active campus organizations. Strong for students interested in event management, communications, and campus leadership.