Outcomes Matter
A º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø College education prepares students to embark on a fulfilling personal and professional life that will positively impact others. Our comprehensive, robust curriculum combines the best of a liberal arts education with practical, preprofessional programs that encourage students to explore their passions and discover the path that best matches their interests and talents. In the classroom, they learn such essential skills as effective communication, critical thinking, ethics, collaboration, and leadership, all of which will set them apart from other applicants. Our results speak for themselves.
Over 1,600 student appointments in the 2024-2025 academic year
75% of students participate in an internship during their time at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø (according to senior exit survey)
200 academic internships for the 2024-2025 academic year
Hosted 64 programs in the 2024-2025 academic year with attendance of 1,900 students
Empowering Students
The Center for Career and Professional Development is where preparation meets opportunity. The holistic support given to º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø students includes resume building and interview preparation, but the staff also connects students with opportunities to gain experience and develop contacts in their area of professional interest and then supports them personally as they achieve their goals.
We have the tools to help you become successful.
The Four-Year Plan
We advocate a four-year plan for your major- and career-exploration path. It is a tried and tested approach that has proven itself by yielding great results for our students. One year after earning their º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø degree, more than 99% of our graduates are employed and/or attending graduate school. Some employment highlights include:
- Major accounting firms, including Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PwC, and KPMG
- Fortune 500 Companies, including Amazon, AutoZone, Estee Lauder, Exxon Mobil, FedEx, Goldman Sachs, IBM, and Texas Instruments
- World-class healthcare organizations, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
- Other businesses and organizations, such as The World Bank, the Peace Corps, the Smithsonian Institute, and the U.S. House of Representatives
First Year
- Come to the Center for Career and Professional Development and meet your advisors. Try to come by the office for meetings at least two to three times during the year.
- Form strong professional relationships with fellow students and professors.
- Create a professional wardrobe.
- Create a professional social media presence, especially on LinkedIn.
- Register on . Use this site to research employment opportunities and schedule an appointment with an advisor.
- Locate a summer job, internship, or volunteer opportunity; then, use our office to get it.
Second Year
- Continue to visit our office two to three times during your second year. Use these opportunities to ask questions, get help searching for opportunities, and to form a personal relationship with your advisor.
- Get involved in extracurricular programs, particularly in leadership roles, to improve your resume.
- Finalize plans on a major.
- Attend sophomore programming, and get ready for junior year.
Third Year
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- Pursue leadership roles on campus if you have not already, and continue to take part in extracurricular work (organizations, volunteer work, on-and-off campus jobs).
- Develop a list of your top five employers and/or top five graduate programs, and start researching them for opportunities before and after graduation.
- Attend our upper-class programming opportunities, such as
- Networking events
- LinkedIn workshops
- Interview training
- Continue to visit our office, as needed. The internship process will be a good time to meet with us, as well as when you create your lists for post-graduation.
Fourth Year
- Take graduate school exams in the summer before senior year and in fall, if needed.
- Apply for graduate school programs in the early fall! Use our office to assist with writing cover letters, help with applications, and any other needs.
- Participate in our programming opportunities for upperclass students, if you have not already.
- Use your professional relationships with faculty and professors for recommendations and finding unique employment opportunities. Many are specialized in their respective fields and have resources available to help you as well!
- Finish strong in your academics and professional development all the way through graduation!
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø Success Stories
Notable Internships
- Julia Asllanaj ’27, Google
- Drishti Bhartia ’26, Hilton Hotels and Resorts Compliance and Process Accounting Intern
- Anas Irshad ‘27, Goldman Sachs and Ernst & Young
- Addison Leonard ’26, Mercer Capital Summer Analyst
- Luzia Thomas ’26, PwC, Digital Assurance and Transparency Intern
- Isis Williams ’27, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Enterprise Risk Management Team
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø Merit Pages are a quick and convenient way that we can share your accomplishments and accolades. We create a personalized Merit Page for you and share news about your achievements with your hometown newspapers and government officials, ensuring that your accomplishments are seen by potential employers, family, friends, and others in your community. You can tell your own story; º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø and Merit will publish it for you.
Where Our Graduates Work
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Still Have Questions?
Set up a meeting with one of our advisors, who are here for you throughout your educational journey.
Amy Moen
Associate Director of Career Services
Amy works with juniors, seniors, and graduate students to prepare them for a successful postgraduation transition. Having come from a career in business recruiting, Amy assists our students with resume writing, networking, job and graduate school interviews, and career assessments.
Jessica Flanigan
Assistant Director of Internships and Experiential Education
Jessica works with students to prepare them to apply for academic internships. She also assists them with paid internships, international internships, and our NYC Internship program. With 15 years of experience, Jessica helps students find the right internship to fit their academic and professional goals.