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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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Barry University Students

The path to your perfect career begins with planning and support. Career Development has resources for you to help you make the most of your time at Barry. Guidance is just an appointment away.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

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Academic Affairs Career Development Center

Welcome to the CDC! We are here to empower you during your career development journey. Here you will find the tools and resources that will help you take personal responsibility for your lifelong career path. The goal is to have you examine your values, interests, skills, and abilities to define your life according to your vocation and purpose. We are here to guide you every step of the way.

The global job market is competitive. Our office will guide you in developing necessary life and career skills that can lead to success. At the CDC, we pride ourselves in fostering external partnerships and collaborations that can take your work at Barry and ground it in real-world experience. Our innovative technology and resources will provide services that extend beyond the campus and help you find a career where you are maximizing your skills for the betterment of the world. 

For Students

Preparation for the career you love begins right here on campus. We have several tools and resources available to help students from all walks of life achieve their greatest potential. From tools that help you build a career development framework to resources that can help you find an on-campus job, we have everything you need to plan your transition from student life to a real-world career. 

Especially if you are feeling unsure of what you want your professional life to look like, the resources available to you are an excellent way to help you determine your purpose and passion. Explore your interests and values, speak with representatives from different majors, and network with professionals to become clear on how you are meant to contribute to the world. 

“Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.” - St. Catherine of Siena

For Students Career Development Framework

 Take action from the very first year of college to discover who you are and what you would like to do with your life. Explore different majors and career options that can provide you with a satisfying work life. 

We will help you use the knowledge and experience you have gained to embark on a successful journey. 

 For Students Career Resources

The goal of the Career Development Center is to encourage you to take personal responsibility to make use of our services and resources to plan your career. Planning begins as early as your first year and extends to your senior year and beyond. Additionally, we teach students the skills necessary to accomplish successful career searches and career progression. 

Career Development Center is a comprehensive unit that assists students in a variety of ways throughout their college career and after graduation. Career Counselors are available to provide counseling and assistance regarding career development to students, and alumni, in accordance with the University’s mission imperative of a caring environment. Career counseling is available on a scheduled appointment basis. 

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Jobs on Campus

Jobs, Career Fairs + Internships

CAREER CENTER has curated the most recent list of internships, job opportunities and career fairs available for students and designed to develop the talent and skills needed to encourage a successful career. 

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Job Scams

As you search for career opportunities, please be aware of job scams that particularly target students and recent graduates who are eager to enter their field of study. The Federal Trade Commission provides consumer advice that can help you avoid being a victim. Please view button below for examples of job scams and advice on how to avoid them.

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Resources for Everyone Diversity Resources

The Career Development Center is committed to serving students and alumni of diverse identities. We seek to provide career resources and information that promote equity and inclusivity of all members of our Barry community. This is a growing database that will become more diverse and robust as the office continues to update and discover added resources.

For personalized assistance with your career journey, we encourage you to schedule an appointment to meet with your career counselor. The Career Development Center is committed to maintaining accessibility of our services by providing career resources, information, and accommodation for students and alumni with disabilities.  

For Employers

Handshake is the Career Development Center’s online job board for students and alumni. It is where employers can post their internship, part-time and full-time positions. It is the best way to inform our students/alumni about your open positions and an excellent way for you to conduct a targeted search of potential candidates.

Once you log on, not only will you have the ability to post job opportunities, but you will also be able to sign up for career fairs, schedule information and interview sessions and even participate in mock interviews on campus.

  • Visit the Handshake help center to learn about how to create a user account.

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  • To post jobs, events, and on-campus interviews, you will first need to request access to Barry University's Handshake account.

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  • How to Post a Job

  • Contact Info:

    Ayanna Young
    Career Counselor

For Faculty and Staff

The Career Development Center strives to support the academic mission of Barry University. The potential partnerships between faculty and the Career Development Center are numerous. We encourage faculty to partner with us to educate and prepare students for post-graduation life. 

There are many ways that we can help you, and that you can help us, so that whether students are working on their resumes, job searching or preparing for graduate school, together we can support their goals.

How faculty can help the Career Development Center

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Promote and incorporate career events into your syllabi.

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Refer students to their liaison in The Career Development Center.

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Attend our events and network with relevant employers.

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Let us know what organizations you would like for us build relationships with and share your network as appropriate

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    Let us know what organizations you would like for us build relationships with and share your network as appropriate

How the Career Development Center can help you and your students:

  • Let us know what organizations you would like for us build relationships with and share your network as appropriate
  • Serve as the liaison between you and employer guest speakers for classes.
  • Help students explore their choice of a major and identify jobs and internships within a career context.
  • Provide opportunities to connect with employers via career fairs, alumni panels, and other career or networking events.
  • Verify student attendance at career events if required for class or extra credit.
  • Continue to maintain and expand Handshake, the Career Development Center’s job search and career management system, including job postings, employers and contacts, career documents, and more.
  • Provide copies of the annual Career Guide, a career development guidebook created by The Career Development Center.

About The Career Development Center

The purpose of the Career Development Center (CDC) is to empower students and alumni to take personal responsibility for their lifelong career development. The overall goal is to challenge every student to examine their values, interest, skills and abilities and to define his or her life in terms of vocation by providing opportunities for students to Learn, Reflect and Serve. Our office educates students and alumni on essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

By cultivating external partnerships, the CDC exposes the university to diverse opportunities where individuals can utilize all facets of their education to embrace a global worldview and serve the international community. Through university collaborations, the CDC fosters relationships with faculty and staff to integrate the academic experience with the workplace.

The CDC uses innovative technology and resources to provide comprehensive services beyond the traditional campus environment. In support of institutional assessment efforts, the CDC continually examines outcomes and implements best practices.

The purpose of the Career Development Center (CDC) is to empower students and alumni to take personal responsibility for their lifelong career development

Opportunities for Students to:

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    Learn about themselves and the needs of society
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    Reflect on who they are in relation to the needs of society and their role in it
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    Serve the community while finding purpose in their lives

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  • A great tool for career exploration. Maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor, the website contains information about over 1,000 occupations in terms of the tasks and responsibilities; the skills, abilities, and knowledge needed to perform the job; the educational and training requirements; the salary expectation and job prospect; etc. You may also quickly assess your skills, abilities, and interests using the online instruments offered by the website.

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  • OOH is another career information resource produced by the U.S. Department of Labor. Students who are not decided on a specific occupation may benefit from the way the website categorizes careers such as “Arts and Design”, “Business and Financial”, and “Military”. You may also browse occupations by salary, education level, and job prospect.

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  • A very comprehensive career resource offering tools and information about occupations, education requirements, job search processes, resume writing, interview preparation, and so on. You may conduct research for specific industries and labor markets in different states.

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  • An interactive website to obtain information about different career clusters, associated occupations, and the way to become a professional.

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  • Handshake is the Career Development Center’s new online job posting and career management system that enables Barry University students and alumni to search for jobs and internships and to find helpful career resources.

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  • LiquidCompass provides to nursing and healthcare students (LVN/LPN, Allied Health,etc) an easy to use tool to see all employers explicitly looking to hire nursing students through advanced practice graduates. All from a single source that is updated daily with employer information that is clear, concise, and easy to use. The search tool incorporates geo-coding to allow students to see spatially where jobs are located within their locations of interest.

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  • Talent.com is one of the biggest Job Search Aggregator worldwide, present in 75 countries. Currently offering 32 million jobs listed in the U.S. with thousands of internships and volunteer opportunities by indexing and centralizing all jobs directly from companies career websites, placement agencies and job boards to help people find new career opportunities more easily. It also offers a Tax Calculator and a Search Salary feature, both very useful tools as well.

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  • Leverage the world’s largest professional network to connect with opportunity. Use LinkedIn Jobs to harness the power of your network and get hired. LinkedIn Jobs surfaces insights such as whom you know at a company, providing you an edge in your job search.

    LinkedIn Job Search

  • Use the power of LinkedIn to take the first step in your professional career with the internship finder.

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  • WayUP helps students find amazing internships and entry-level jobs. WayUP works with over 30,000 employers ranging from brand name companies (Amazon, Instagram, Goldman Sachs, Verizon, etc.) to thousands of startups, non-profits and small businesses. WayUP also offers a ton of guides on how to launch your career and the entire site is free for students.

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  • Learn How to Become’s list of 15 best job boards ranked based on their usability, site features and specific search requirements.

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  • Buzzfile is an extensive company information database where students can discover thousands of potential employers. With detailed information on 18 million companies and advanced search, filtering and list building tools, Buzzfile enables students locate companies that are hiring specific majors in a given geographic region.

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  • Glassdoor holds a growing database of millions of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews, office photos and more. Unlike other jobs sites, all of this information is entirely shared by those who know a company best — the employees. Add to that millions of the latest jobs — no other site allows you to see which employers are hiring, what it's really like to work or interview there according to employees, and how much you could earn.

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