Career Center Newsletter

Question Corner

Question: How can I gain experience this summer if I don’t have an internship?

If you don’t have an internship this summer or want to gain additional experience, read on to learn about other experiential opportunities.

Pursue Micro-Opportunities: Micro-opportunities, such as ones offered by Paragon One, Forage, Open Avenues Foundation, and Parker Dewey are a great way to gain experience. They can also help you explore career interests and discover prospective employers.
Build Skills: Develop your skills through platforms like LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, SkillShare, and other platforms. Access LinkedIn Learning for free with a library card.
Volunteering: Volunteering can be a great way to build skills and gain experience in your field. Find volunteer opportunities through the Collaborative for Community Engagement as well as through city and state government resources.
Shadowing: Job shadowing entails observing someone at their job and is a great way to learn about a position. Job shadowing opportunities can frequently be developed through networking and can also be found on company websites. Job shadowing is particularly beneficial for pre-health students.

Have any questions for us?

We know it can be difficult to ask questions, but we are here to help! Do you have any questions you want answered or featured in our next newsletter? If so, please fill out this form and tell us what you want to know!

Additionally, you can attend our drop-in hours between 1-4 pm Monday- Thursday or schedule an appointment on Handshake to meet with our Career Consultants!

Emma Fairburn, Megan Mrkonjich, Sarah Reinbrecht, and Leah Brown (Left to Right)

Pathways:

Emma: Arts, Media, and Communications

Megan: Science, Research, Outdoor Industry

Sarah: Competitive Business and Technology

Leah: Careers for the Common Good (Education, Non-Profit, Government, International Careers, and Service)

We support all students regardless of pathway! If your interests do not fit with a listed pathway, schedule a getting started or general questions appointment to receive career guidance.

Upcoming Events

Who we are and how we work: Reflecting on Identity

Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024; 1-2 p.m.
Location: Tutt Library 201

Join the Career Center to reflect on your identities and how that informs your professional relationships. RSVP so we know to expect you!

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