Welcome to the Career Development Center

Lawrence Hall, Room 706
(412) 392-3950

The Career Development Center is an education and resource center that helps students develop the professional skills they'll need to achieve their goals, advance their professions, and serve their communities. 

The programs and services offered through Career Development facilitate partnerships between students, faculty, staff, employers, and alumni to maximize career opportunities.

Students and alumni who use our services will learn to:

• create tailored resumes and cover letters for specific jobs
• use Point Park Career Network and other technology to research and apply for jobs
• conduct a successful job interview
• participate in networking opportunities
• develop a professional network
• create career goals
• develop a plan on how to achieve career goals

Schedule an appointment or walk in

We'll work with you in one-on-one counseling appointments at the Career Development Center, or by telephone or email, whichever works best with your schedule. 

To make an appointment with a career counselor, please email: careerdev@pointpark.edu.

Key Services

The Career Development Center offers a wide range of services to help students and alumni tap into employment resources and opportunities:

• Part-time jobs
• Career fairs and workshops
• On-campus job recruitment by employers
• Jobs with the U.S. government
• Resources and handouts
• Student success stories

Career Development Staff

Each of our four career counselors are cross-trained and are assigned to one of Point Park's academic schools. These close working relationships between Career Development and each school provide specific career direction, as well as a strong connection to the Center for Student Success.  Meet the staff of the Career Development Center.

                                                                                                  All telephone numbers are area code and exchange (412-392-)

We're here to help!

Want to schedule an appointment with the Career Development Center or ask a question? Call 412-392-3950 or email careerdev@pointpark.edu