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Preparing for Your Professional Journey


Welcome to Heinz College! Your professional development is an important part of your time here. Employers and alumni begin on-campus recruiting for both internship and full-time opportunities early in the fall semester. Therefore, it's imperative for you to prepare for your job/internship search before arriving on campus.  

career Redd UP and Reidy Career Center orientation

The Reidy Career Center offers two programs to spark your career journey before your first semester begins: Career Redd Up and Reidy Career Center Orientation. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of both opportunities. Career Redd Up is a series of online modules focusing on key professional development topics. Reidy Career Center Orientation is a one-day interactive deep-dive, where you get to meet our staff and kick-off your professional journey at Heinz College!

Career Redd Up

COMPLETE ALL 5 MODULES BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025

Career Redd Up will take you through a full spectrum of career and professional development exercises including:

  • Learning about resources and services provided to you by the Reidy Career Center
  • Navigating Handshake 
  • Tailoring your resume and crafting targeted cover letters
  • Customizing your LinkedIn profile
  • Exploring career paths within your designated program
  • Discovering how to be an ideal candidate
Let's get started!

Reidy Career Center Orientation

During the following date and times, orientation will occur for your specific program. Some of the topics will include customizing your career services approach, as well as hearing from alumni/second year students. 

Wednesday August 21, 2025, from 9:30am-12:00pm at Hamburg Hall: MISM & BIDA

Wednesday August 21, 2025, from 1:30pm-4:00pm at Hamburg Hall: PPM, DC, DA, HCA, ISPM, AIM, MAM & MEIM

 

Reidy Career Center faqs

Many incoming students to Heinz College have the same questions.  We've provided answers to some of the most common questions below.  If you have a question that isn't covered by our FAQ guide, feel free to email us at cs77@andrew.cmu.edu