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Career Bridge

Everything we do lays the groundwork for a career.


Higher education should inspire and accelerate the next step of a student’s career. Career Bridge is designed to foster meaningful connections between students, alumni and employers, sparking opportunity and making career preparation seamless.

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Career Coach: Discover majors and in-demand careers and education


Take a Career Assessment to learn about yourself and Career Coach will give you career suggestions based on your interests, browse careers or search available programs that lead to the career you want.

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For students, more career-launching opportunities.


For many of our students, a college degree needs to be nothing less than a springboard for professional advancement. Our Career Bridge department ensures that every graduate leaves NLU with practical, real-world experience and valuable connections in their industry.

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For employers, a diverse pool of ambitious talent.


Our Career Bridge Employer Relations Team partners with organizations to provide recruiting opportunities with thousands of NLU students and alumni, often at no cost to the organization. We take care of the logistics so you can meet your hiring, intern and extern needs with motivated, career-focused candidates.

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A step-by-step bridge to the next phase of your career.


The prospect of planning your career while juggling the responsibilities of school, work and life can be daunting. Career Bridge provides resources such as career advising, résumé reviews, internships, externships and networking events to make it a manageable, continuous process:

1

EXPLORE

Begin building your brand, researching career paths and meeting employers.

2

PREPARE

Create marketing materials (résumé, cover letters, etc.).

3

PRACTICE

Complete career-based service project and attend networking events.

4

LAUNCH

Begin internship or externship and apply for grad school or employment opportunities.

A toolbox of career-advancing resources.


HANDSHAKE:

A one-stop shop that connects employers seeking talent and students seeking jobs. 

 SUCCESS COACHES:

 From day one until graduation, every student works with a counselor dedicated to helping them succeed.

 BRAVEN CAREER ACCELERATOR:

 Students have the opportunity to participate in this nationally recognized career-launching program.

Locations, Hours and Contact Info


Career Bridge has offices in three locations, but we’re able to assist students and alumni no matter where they are located. Email or call to make an in-person or virtual appointment with a Career Advisor.

122 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603

18 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603

1000 Capitol Dr. Wheeling, IL 60090

 

Open Monday–Friday, 9am to 5pm CST.

Appointment times may vary.

Your next step is within reach.


With over 135 years of excellence and 70,000 alumni, we have the resources and experience to take your career to the next level.