Welcome to the Career and Professional Development Center

At RMU, we are committed to empowering students, building connections with employers, and partnering with faculty and staff to build meaningful career pathways. In today’s competitive job market, being career ready and RMU READY is essential.

Our center offers comprehensive resources such as career exploration, resume development, interview preparation, Career Readiness Academies, jobs and internships, networking events, and more to help students gain the skills and confidence to start strong and thrive in their professional journeys.

Through partnerships with businesses and organizations, we create valuable real-world experiences for students and alumni while giving employers direct access to talented, well-prepared candidates.


Start Your Journey

Whether you are a current or prospective student, an alumni, or a family member exploring career options, an employer seeking talent, or a faculty or staff member supporting career development, our site offers the tools and resources you need to get started, connect, and succeed.

Select the page below that best fits you and begin exploring today!


RMU Spotlight Stories

Discover how RMU students and alumni transform their education into real-world success. From campus to career, they are prepared, confident, and ready to make an impact. Read their stories, celebrate their achievements, and get inspired!

Want to be featured? Complete our Spotlight Submission Form to share your professional experience and be considered for an upcoming story!

Career Resources

Big Interview

Big Interview is an online system that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build your …

Cover Letter AI

Need some help getting started with a cover letter? Upload your resume and job description in Cover Letter AI to …

What Can I Do With This Major?

What Can I Do With This Major? will assist in identifying potential career paths associated with your academic interests by …

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council– Arts Jobs and Opportunities

Students interested in careers in the arts or arts administration can explore the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s monthly blog featuring …

Career Trends & Insights

Make informed career decisions with this interactive tool that helps you explore employment trends, job availability, salary ranges, in-demand skills, …

LinkedIn Learning

As an RMU student, you get FREE access to LinkedIn Learning — a powerful online educational platform with more than 5,000 …

Pittsburgh Business Times

A free subscription for the Pittsburgh Business Times is available through the RMU Library.  Students may register for a free …

Big Resume

Big Resume by Big Interview is a powerful tool designed to enhance your resume and increase your chances of landing …

Handshake

Handshake is the Career and Professional Development Center’s primary system for online recruiting, accessing employer profiles, and job/internship postings. In …

Vault

Vault is a comprehensive career resource that includes industry and profession overviews; rankings and profiles for employers and internship programs; …

Forage – Virtual Job Simulations

An innovative opportunity to explore career paths and gain practical experience!

Forage is an online platform designed for students looking …

Career Trends & InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Make informed career decisions with this interactive tool that helps you explore employment trends, job availability, salary ranges, in-demand skills, and more to gain a deeper understanding of the job market

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Contact & Location

Phone
412-397-6333
Address

Benjamin Rush Center
400 Pennsylvania Avenue
Moon Township, PA 15108

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm