Career Resources

91�Թ�� is committed to students' success, in the classroom and in the workplace. Our graduates have a 90% placement/promotion rate within 3-6 months of graduation. Additionally, alumni exit surveys confirm that our graduates feel that earning their degree from 91�Թ�� is an investment that has paid off exponentially.

Please see below for some of the career resources 91�Թ�� provides:

GAMP

GAMP is a mentoring and networking program designed for 91�Թ�� University students, alumni and friends. Students and graduates are matched with mentors who share similar career fields, geographic locations or other interests. The program's primary goal is to establish a relationship between the mentee and mentor that facilitates better career decision-making and the development of a network that can result in increased job opportunities.

The 91�Թ�� Alumni Mentor Program matches both full-time and part-time students with professionals in their fields of interest. This program is a valuable career enhancement tool for 91�Թ�� MBA and MAcc students and alumni. GAMP offers graduate business students and alumni the opportunity to develop professional networking contacts, exchange information, and share personal experiences and interests.

GAMP also arranges TREKS every year to Seattle, Portland, New York, and the Bay Area. The treks consist of corporate excursions, which allow students to view organizations from the inside-out, career fairs held exclusively for GU students featuring roughly 30 of the areas top employers and keynote networking socials, providing an opportunity for alumni and local professionals to met current GU students and for all groups to strengthen or develop their personal networks.

GAMP's key advantage resides in its participants. 91�Թ�� alumni from the business community offer mentorship and referrals to 91�Թ�� students and fellow alumni. GAMP activities and directories provide the link between the two parties. Ultimately, GAMP can provide contacts within key companies and critical information regarding career opportunities. With the right initiative, GAMP can be an invaluable resource.

Currently, GAMP chapters exist in Spokane, Seattle, Portland, Boise, San Francisco and San Jose. The long-term goal is to expand GAMP nationwide, connecting students and alumni throughout the United States. For more information regarding GAMP please contact Kevin Pratt, GAMP Director, (509) 313-4086 or by email at pratt@gu.gonzaga.edu.

Internship Information

91�Թ�� University's internship program is designed to provide benefits to both students and business partners. Interns are able to receive academic credit and wages, gain significant and diverse business experience, and increase their marketability and productivity after graduation. For more information regarding internships, please contact Connie Lipsker, Internship Director, (509) 313-7042 or by email at lipsker@jepson.gonzaga.edu.

91�Թ�� Career Center

In addition to GAMP, the 91�Թ�� Career Center (located in the center of the 91�Թ�� campus) provides valuable services and resource to prepare MBA and MAcc students for successful careers in business. Students are encouraged to utilize any or all of the following services:

Career 301 Seminars

These classes are presented by professionals from The Career Center and the Counseling and Career Assessment Center. Topics include: Self-Assessment, Career Planning, Resume Writing, and Job Search Techniques.

Interview Training

Community and business leaders volunteer their time to interview students. Following the interview, the student's presentation skills are evaluated by the interviewer. This process sharpens the communication skills and builds confidence for interviews with recruiters.