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What We Do

Serving students at JHU’s Advanced Academic Programs division as well as students pursuing their master’s degrees at the Whiting School of Engineering, we strive to assist students seeking professional graduate degrees and certificate programs while also offering flexibility, career advancement and guidance, and personal enrichment.

We are providing an experience designed with YOU in mind

Find the Career Platform You Need

The Life Design Lab

All Life Design Educators are trained to help students merge their professional and personal pursuits for guidance and advice.

OneHop Mentoring

JHU’s premiere alumni networking platform with a 20% higher response rate than Linkedin. Find your mentor today!



Handshake

Students can find full-time, part-time, and internship roles, book career coach appointments. and find workshops and networking events.

Vmock

Résumé critique software based on an algorithm built from over 3 million resumes across hundreds of industries.

Resume Step-by-Step Process

3. Create/ Develop your First Draft—Use samples on Google

4. Upload your draft and get feedback via VMock

5. Make edits and polish your Resume—use LinkedIn Resume Builder

6. Ask for feedback—Mentors and Faculty & JHU Alumni OneHop

7. Make necessary edits accordingly

8. Reach out your Life Design Educator to finalize your Resume

Hear From Our Students

Tutorials and Resources For You

Designing Your Way

Check out a series of workshop videos to gain clarity, ask important questions, or to dream up your next steps.

Featured Articles

How Do You Want to Move Through Life?

This Month in Life Design: Get Curious (About Yourself)

There’s a power in asking questions about who we are and what we’re here to do. Too often, we settle into routines and focus on expectations, letting them shape us without …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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Bridging Academia and Industry: A Career Trek to Himed’s Bioceramics Center of Excellence

In the fast-evolving landscape of biomedical technology, hands-on exposure to industry leaders and cutting-edge research is crucial for students preparing to make their mark. Recently, a group of students embarked on a career trek to visit Craig Rosenblum, President of Himed, and …

By Kara Hunter
Kara Hunter Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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Co-Creating High-Impact Experiences:  The Power of Curriculum Scaffolding 

At The Johns Hopkins University Life Design Lab, we believe in the power of co-creation. Co-creation ensures that a program meets the needs of each stakeholder involved. It’s a big challenge to navigate that requires patience, flexibility, and stellar relationship management skills. We …

By Caitlin Broccoli
Caitlin Broccoli Assistant Director of Life Design: Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering
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Communication: A Skill in Every Industry

When I graduated college with a communications degree, I often found myself questioning where I could apply my skills. How would my degree translate into a fulfilling career? Coming from a Hispanic family, my parents often envisioned me on Spanish-speaking …

By Aleanairis Nunez
Aleanairis Nunez Senior Employer Outreach Coordinator
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Unlocking Career Opportunities: The Transformative Power of Intersession Career Treks

Participating in Career Treks offers a unique opportunity to pair classroom learning with visits to top employers for the chance to gain an insider’s perspective on various industries. These treks are designed to give students invaluable access to the workplace …

By Jess Harlee
Jess Harlee Director of Employer Relations
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Career Resources

Informs Career Center

Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences

INFORMS is the largest professional association for the decision and data sciences. …

Resources for Graduate Students

Masters, PhD and Postdoc students are welcome to attend events for undergraduates, including Life Design Lab events, employer info sessions …

Useful resources on finding work and other opportunities in the U.S. for international students

Imagine Kickstart Kit is for international …

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Contact & Location

Phone
410-516-8400
Address

Imagine Center
113 W. University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21210

Imagine Center Hours

Monday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED

Please check Imagine Center's operating hours before planning your visit.