Career Development helps students
reach career goals

Students from across the University rely on the Career Development Center to help them define their educational path, find internships and jobs, hone their resumes, and gain the skills they need to get the experience and careers they want. 

Check out just a few of Career Development's successes — take a look at the student videos and stories below.  Click here for more Student Success Stories.

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.

Elizabeth Birdsell

Major: SAEM
Grad Date: December 2011
Company: Pittsburgh CLO
Title: Group Sales Coordinator

Recent graduate Elizabeth is now the Group Sales Coordinator for the Pittsburgh CLO.  With a background in Sport, Arts & Entertainment Management, her new job is a perfect fit.  Her daily tasks include group ticket sales, coordinating special events and providing customer service.  

Elizabeth initially learned about the Career Development Center through the University Experience class her Freshman year. She credits her success to her exceptional Point Park education and the professional guidance she received from the Point Park Career Development staff.

“After each visit, I have felt like I received not only quality assistance but also specialized, personal assistance. I know that I have also made life-long contacts in Career Development to help me throughout my career, even as an alumna.”

Ryan Uhrig

Major: Criminal Justice
Grad Date: December 2011
Company: Pittsburgh Department of City Planning
Title: ADA Compliance Assistant (Intern)

After losing his previous job, Ryan learned about the Career Development Center through the Point Park University website. He came into the office to improve his resume as he began his new job/internship search. Career Development assisted Ryan in tailoring his resume to make it more presentable to potential employers. Career Development also supplyed Ryan with information for several internships related to his field of study, including the current position he holds with Pittsburgh Department of City Planning. At his new job, Ryan engages in several projects, such as improving Pittsburgh’s National Airport accessibility, working on the city’s Parks & Recreation Book, investigating and following up on field work, and other various activities.     

“I would certainly recommend the Career Development Center's services to any Point Park student because they can greatly help you to improve your resume, as well as making you aware of potential opportunities.”

Shiho Nagai

Major: Advertising and Public Relations
Grad. Date: Spring 2012
Company: Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania
Title: Public Relations  Intern

Shiho visited Career Development to learn about the first step to finding an internship for the summer. She met with School of Communication Career Counselor Elsie Boucek, who helped her with her resume, writing a cover letter and practicing for her interview. After working with Elsie, Shiho received her internship at the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania, where she plans and promotes events, designs brochures and attends board meetings.

"Career Development helped me a lot because they taught me how I am supposed to be in a society, such as having a responsibility. Since I am an international student, I had a lot of things I did not know about internships. I recommend Career Development because they have a lot of information about internships and I am sure students can find what they want to do as an internship to achieve their goal. Most of all, people in the Career Development are very nice and friendly!"

Hannah Frye

Major: AD & PR
Grad Date: December 2011
Company: 321Blink
Title: Social Media Coordinator/ Project Manager

To have an employer mention your stand-out resume during an interview is a compliment. Hannah was able to achieve that stand-out resume with the help of Career Development. After landing her current job, Hannah now creates and implements Facebook campaigns and contests, posts daily content for clients, and creates new ways to engage an audience through social media. 

“Everyone is different, everyone has specific goals and unique skills, and Career Development takes those into consideration to help you create a resume that represents you.”

Students Kasey Freeman and Shaquela Myrick contributed to the development of this page.