Career Education Center
Quick Links for the CEC
- Meet the CEC Staff
- Career Counseling
- CEC Events
- CEC Announcements
- Student Employment
- Post a Job or Internship
From Career Resource Library
- Career Resources By Major/Field
- Graduate School Planning
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Job Hunting Online
- Get Help from a Librarian
- Workshops and Instruction
- Resources for:
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.
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.
Class of 2007 Survey
The Graduate Survey provides us valuable information on your work and professional life after Simmons. The survey is online, taking on average three minutes to complete. Filling out the survey is voluntary, but just by completing it you will automatically be entered into a raffle and BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN ONE OF TEN $50 GIFT CARDS! You must complete this survey before June 6, 2008 to be eligible for the raffle. Take the Survey »
SENIORS, SAVE THE DATE!
New Graduate Interview Express, June 17
Got a job yet? Or do you still need one after graduation? If you answered "Yes" to the second question, then you won't want to miss the... Third Annual New Graduate Interview Express Tuesday, June 17th in the Curry Student Center Ballroom, Northeastern University.
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Spring events at the CEC
We've got a lot planned this spring!
Check out our list of upcoming events »
Make an Appointment:
Make an appointment with a Career Counselor by calling 617-521-2488 or visit the CEC at suite P304, 1 Palace Road.
Weekly Drop-In Hours:
Have a brief question? Need your resume or cover letter reviewed? Stop by for a 10 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
Check out some of our past special events »
Recent Career Event Announcements
Looking For A Summer Job?
(posted May 11, 2008)We are looking for two enthusiastic work-study students to work part-time through the summer! This position will provide general office duties and staff support to the Career Education Center that include, but are not limited to: creating marketing material, maintaining… More»
CEC: SENIORS, SAVE THE DATE! New Graduate Interview Express, June 17
(posted May 11, 2008)Simmons Class of 2008: Got a job yet? Or do you still need one after graduation? If you answered “Yes” to the second question, then you won’t want to miss the… Third Annual New Graduate Interview Express We expect over… More»
CEC Weekly Job Postings: Arlington Public Schools Behavior Support Personnel plus more than 65 new postings on CareerLink
(posted May 11, 2008)The Arlington Public School system seeks to hire full-time Behavior Support Personnel to assist with classroom management, implement behavior management plans as written, and assist with crisis management plans, including physical management per behavior management protocols when required. Candidates must… More»
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Recent Career Resource Library Announcements
Need to be the Best You Can Be? Get More Sleep!
(posted May 12, 2008)The semester is nearing to a close but what that entails includes final exams, end-of-term projects, presentations, and maybe summer job searching. With all of this excitement, you’re going to need to be able to cope. This article from Connecting... More»
Why I Went Parapro
(posted May 05, 2008)Are you a graduating GSLIS student having trouble finding that perfect, professional library job? Have your professors warned you time and again not to accept a paraprofessional position when you have a master’s degree? Author Sami Lange describes why it... More»
Toxicologist-Turned-Winemaker: Tapping Existing Skills When Changing Your Career
(posted April 28, 2008)For those Simmons associates who are considering a career change, here are some anecdotes and pieces of advice for transforming the work you do. This article starts off with Rachel Thebault who went from investment banker to professional baker/business owner... More»
Job Guide 2008 – Enduring and Prospering During a Recession
(posted April 22, 2008)Chances are that you’ve heard a lot about the strong possibility of recession and how this year’s job market is one of the weakest in recent years. This article from U.S News and World Report shows new graduates and jobholders... More»
U.S. Government Seeks Next Generation of Leaders
(posted April 15, 2008)The United States government is the largest employer in the country. And while both the private sector and public sector are faced with the challenge of preparing the next generation of leaders to replace the retiring baby boomers, the government... More»