Student Employee Trainings

On–campus employment is the first step in your career path and may serve as a great foundation for later employment. The university provides opportunities, both on-the-job and beyond, to sharpen your skills, learn new tools, and contribute to your professional development.

New Student Employee Orientation

All new student employees are required to complete the New Student Employee Orientation module on BlueSky when first hired.

This required training module is designed to set you up for success as you begin your on-campus employment at DePaul. You are automatically enrolled in the course when hired into your first campus job and must be complete it within the first two weeks of employment.

The New Student Employe​​e Orientation covers:

• Essential Student Employment Policies
• Accessing Timecards and Direct Deposit
• Professional Expectations
• Career Development

Exploring these topics will ensure you have the information you need to successfully start your on-campus employment at DePaul.

Ladder of Employment

The Ladder of Employment framework was designed to give you the opportunity to gain progressively more challenging positions while on campus, allowing you to build your skills and gain experience. As you search for roles, following the Ladder is a great way to identify positions that can help you build your resume.

Earning Academic Credit

Many C and D level positions qualify as internships that may be used for academic credit. Enroll in a Career & Life Design (CLD) course to fulfill your Experiential Learning requirement as you work on campus. CLD’s 4-credit courses are designed to provide career–related work experiences concurrent with your academic studies.

LinkedIn Learning Training

DePaul students, faculty, and staff can log in to LinkedIn Learning for unlimited free access to a vast online library of instructional videos covering the latest software, creative, and business skills.

• LinkedIn Learning login instructions for computer or mobile
  
• Access LinkedIn Learning
  

The Career Center offers resume and cover letter writing guides on its website. Peer Career Coaches also review resumes and cover letters on a walk-in basis. Not sure what your professional future holds? Need support along the way? Meet with a career advisor for help.