Career Education Center
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- Undergraduates
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Location
(5) Palace Road Building
Suite P304
One Palace Road
Email: careers@simmons.edu
Phone: 617.521.2488
Hours
Academic year:
Monday - Thursday:
8:30am to 7:00pm
Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Career counselors are available by appointment.
June through August:
Monday - Thursday:
8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am to 2pm.
Overview
What's happening at the CEC?
The Career Education Center is here to help students and alumnae/i with all your career preparation needs. We look forward to working with you.
WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2013!
. . .and welcome back to all returning students!
We are looking forward to an exciting fall here in the Career Education Center. We have already put together a great line-up of events, including a new workshop on professional networking using LinkedIn, the return of Resumania!, and a full series of on- and off-campus career fairs and recruiting events, including the second annual Colleges of the Fenway Green Networking & Careers Fair and graduate school events, as well. We are also offering a new series of workshops just for alums on Career Health in Second Adulthood. For a full listing of all the action this semester, check out our Events page.
You can also stop by our office in the One Palace Road building (Room 304) to schedule an appointment or check out the Career Resource Library. We are here to provide Simmons students at all stages of their education with the skills and resources they need to explore, prepare for, and succeed in their career development!
NEW! TypeFocusTM Careers Self Assessment Tool
TypeFocusTM Careers assesses your personality type and creates five personalized reports that provide self-awareness and insight for wise decision-making on important topics:
• What career choices fit with my personality
• How can I improve my chances for getting a job
• How can I get along with people better?
• What are my learning style strengths?
For more information, please go to the Type Focus Website. Call the Career Education Center at 617 521-2488 for your TypeFocusTM Site Password.
Fall Semester Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Weekly Drop-In Hours:
Have a brief question? Need your resume or cover letter reviewed? Stop by for a 15 minute drop-in session with a career counselor!
When: Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Where: CEC, Third Floor of the Palace Road Building
Make an Appointment: Make an appointment with a Career Coach by calling 617-521-2488 or visit the CEC at Suite P304, One Palace Road.
Recent CEC Announcements
CEC Presents: Career Events for November 3 – November 9, 2009
posted November 2, 2009
CEC Weekly Job Postings 11/2/2009: Event Manager Intern with delaCruz Communications, plus over 40 new postings on CareerLink!
posted November 2, 2009
CEC Presents: Career Events for October 27 – November 1, 2009
posted October 26, 2009
CEC Weekly Job Postings 10/26/2009: Boston Ballet Arts Administration Internship, plus over 30 new postings on CareerLink!
posted October 26, 2009
CEC Presents: Career Events for October 20 - October 26, 2009
posted October 19, 2009
View All Career Announcements »
Recent Career Resource Library Announcements
November is National Career Development Month!
(posted November 02, 2009)Have you been meaning to update your resume or search for a job or internship, but haven’t gotten around to it? Then November is the perfect month to cross those things off your to do list, with National Career Development... More»
Optimism for the Current Upturn in the Economy
(posted October 26, 2009)We have been told that the Recession is over, but unemployment levels are still holding at about 10%. NPR’s “All Things Considered” takes a moment to discuss why soaring stocks don’t translate to immediate job recovery. As it stands, the... More»
100 Best Companies for Working Moms
(posted October 20, 2009)Even in challenging times some companies remain determined to maintain their support for working families. There are even a few out there that have actually increased spending on family programs! “Working Mother” magazine has kept an eye on these and... More»
October 10-16 is National Networking Week
(posted October 15, 2009)Are you having troubles making connections? When it comes to your career, and for that matter, almost anything in life, it’s really important to develop a solid support network. These are the people who will go to bat for you... More»
Latina Heritage Month! Celebrate with the CRL and CEC!
(posted October 14, 2009)Simmons College is celebrating ‘Latina Heritage Month’, which runs from September 15 to October 15. Latinas have a lot to celebrate this year! For one thing, Sonia Sotomayor was sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court on August 08, making her... More»