Internship & Career Planning
We’re all about your future
What can I do with my major? How can I land a competitive internship? What’s the best way to prep for an interview? How can I make my career take off?
Bring your questions. The Internship & Career Planning Office is ready with answers. Our team is dedicated to helping students — and MCU alumni — take their careers to new heights.
Destination dream job: Your roadmap starts here
What do you want to do with the rest of your life? It’s normal to not know exactly. Or even what your next steps should be. The process of career exploration connects who you are as a person with meaningful career options that align with your interests, personality, skills and strengths. We’re here to help you figure out where you’re going and how to get you there.
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Your job prep tool kit
Pursuing a career in today’s job market can be challenging—but you don’t have to do it alone. As an MCU student or one of our alums, you have access to tools, resources and a dedicated team to help make your career goals a reality. We’ll help you start your internship/job search, make your resume and cover letters shine, and polish your interviewing and networking skills.
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Resumes | Cover Letters | Interviewing | Networking | Workshops |
Find your internship
Test your skills in a professional setting. An internship can be a foot in the door for full-time jobs. Many MCU students leverage their internship experiences into career launch pads.
Because MCU views internships as an essential part of learning, you can earn academic credit for an internship.
Landing Internships During the COVID-19 Pandemic
While some of your pre-pandemic plans are deferred, there are still plenty of ways to build your résumé, grow your network and gain valuable career experience no matter your major.
Intern in Our Nation’s Capital
No matter what’s going on in the world, The Washington Center can help you launch a career you’ll love. Explore opportunities living, working and earning credit in Washington, DC.
Alternatives to 2021 Summer Internships
Real-world, hands-on experiences are not only available through internships; in fact, the very act of adapting to the limited resources and opportunities resulting from the pandemic is praiseworthy in itself!
Dress for success
In the working world, it’s important to look the part. MCU’s Career Closet offers students gently used business attire they can keep and wear for interviews and on the job.
Mentors helping Mariners
Interested in sharing your career experiences and professional wisdom with current MCU students? It’s a great way to help students learn life and business skills as they prepare for the future.
Students, want to learn about career paths of successful business professionals, community leaders, and alumni? Build your network? Hear advice from those who’ve been there, done that?
Our Mariner Mentoring Program is for you.
Alumni
MCU alumni have lifetime access to career planning resources, including help with resumes, interviews and networking. Plus, you can still attend our workshops and use Mariner Career Connect. Check out these success stories.
Employers
We look forward to partnering with you to help you connect to Mariner talent. Contact us to post jobs and internships, conduct interviews and information sessions, and participate in job fairs and events.
Parents
We’re here to help students with career planning and ensure they find the resources they need. Coach your students to be active participants and empower them to take responsibility for their own career exploration and decisions.
Virtually at your service
We’re still here! From pinpointing best-fit companies to exploring how to connect your major with a job, our staff will walk you through the key steps. All from our home computers.
Internship & Career Planning Office
Roshni D. Lal, MA
Director of Career Planning & Employer Relations
CareerPrep@marymountcalifornia.edu (current students)
alumni@marymountcalifornia.edu (graduates)
(310) 303-7381
Campus location
Center for Academic & Professional Success (CAPS)
Cecilia Hall, Room 218
Hours:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
