CPD Services for Faculty & Staff

Your guidance is an essential part of students' experience at Gonzaga University, whether that's in their academic or extracurricular pursuits. Students often turn to faculty and staff as they explore their career aspirations and goals, and we want to partner with you to integrate career readiness into the content you already deliver. There are many ways to connect with us, from easy integration into what you already do, to more hands-on engagement through training.

If you want to be a better career development advocate for students, there are several ways you can help! Learning more about what CPD does and sharing that information with students is one of the easiest ways to help them prepare for life after graduation. The tips provided below are an excellent starting point!

How to Support Students in Their Career Development

• Advocate for early career action: Encourage your students and advisees to develop a career action plan that complements their academic plan throughout their four years.
• Integrate career content into your curriculum: When developing your syllabus, consider incorporating career-related information into one or more of your class sessions (job statistics, career profiles, employment trends, résumés, cover letters, and interviewing).
• Refer Internships & Jobs: Your connections with employers are so important to our students! The Career & Professional Development office maintains internship and job listings and assists students in preparing for and obtaining a hands-on experience in their chosen field.

• Refer Students for Career Advising: Students are assisted individually by our career coaching staff. Encourage your students to make appointments using ZagsIgnite.
• Participate in CPD Events and Programs: Join us at a career fair, networking social, or Trek! Bring your class or student group.