Student Life

Career and Personal Development  

The Office of Career and Personal Development provides a customized approach in the delivery of our services and programs in order to meet the needs of our students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.  We view career development as part of the academic process, and help students with key career readiness elements that will lead to the achievement of their career aspirations.  These key elements are: 

  • Facilitating understanding of self, including passions, values, interests, strengths, skills, and goals, 
  • Encouraging exploration and open-mindedness to career possibilities,
  • Providing meaningful learning experiences, and
  • Facilitating connections with employers and alumni that lead to mentoring relationships, internship opportunities and career opportunities.

Career Connect (Powered by Gradleaders)

Students, Alumni and Employers-- take advantage of our Online Job Board that connects Benedictine candidates with employers. Visit our quick links section to get started TODAY.

Students...Utilize Career Connect and:

  • Join the 26+ million students that have used Gradleaders to find their job
  • Increase your visibility to TOP employers
  • Find your DREAM job

Appointments

Appointments may be conducted in-person (Goodwin 214) or online (Zoom). You may schedule an appointment with a career advisor by emailing the department at career@ben.edu. Or, drop by our office anytime between 8:30 - 5:00 M-F to schedule.

 

Summer 2022 Walk-In Schedule

During our walk-in hours, drop by and visit with Career Advisors, Career Peer Educators, and Graduate Assistants face-to-face or virtually to receive assistance on your resume or cover letter, or to ask career questions.  Students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. The approximate time dedicated to each student is 20 minutes. If more time is required to assist you, an appointment will need to be scheduled outside of walk-in hours. 

career services 7

The current time is:

 

In-Person Walk-In Hours - Goodwin 214

Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. CST 

 

Virtual Walk-In Hours Via Zoom (Includes Wednesday evening hours until 8:00 CST)

Monday | 2:00-4:00 pm CST | Melissa Mouhelis | Zoom | mmouhelis@ben.edu
Wednesday | 3:00-8:00 pm CST | Lynne Schrott | Zoom | lschrott@ben.edu
Thursday| 12:00-2:00 pm CST | Lynne Schrott | Zoom | lschrott@ben.edu

Students and Alumni

Employers

Career Resources

Career Exploration

Jobs and Internships

Career Events

Student Life

Mark McHorney
Chief Student Engagement Officer
mmchorney@ben.edu 

Krasa Student Center, Room 175
5700 College Rd.
Lisle, IL 60532
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.