Students

Career Exploration | Explore your career journey
Self-Introspection: Discover your personal values and beliefs
Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness and self-management
Assessments: Career values
Finding the Right Career (PDF): Finding the right career for you

Document Review | Showcase experiences and accomplishments
Resume: Display accomplishments and competencies using Action Verbs (PDF)
Convey your accomplishments using Resume/CV (PDF) and Cover Letter (PDF) guides

Networking and Branding | Network, connect, build rapport
Connecting with Others
30-Second Pitch (PDF)
Elevator Pitch (PDF)
Elevator Pitch Infographic (PDF)
Muse | Build Your Brand

LinkedIn Strategies
LinkedIn Check List (PDF)

Industry Engagement | Building and maintain relationships
Establish a Personal Board of Directors (PDF)

Career Search Strategies and Techniques
Successful Career Search (PDF): Keep an open mind
10 Effective Career Search Strategies (PDF)

Interviewing | Articulate your accomplishments
AI Preparation: Practice interviewing and communication techniques with Yoodli
Informational Interviews (PDF): Connect with industries to gain wisdom and advice
Types of Interviewing (PDF): Learn and prepare for various types of interviews
Interview Preparation (PDF): Prepare, research, learn

Offer Negotiation and Financial Literacy | Understand an offer

 

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Want to learn more? View past programs and event slide decks and videos on the Engagement page.

Handshake is a comprehensive career platform that embeds a multitude of components to strategize career and professional development.

• Schedule a career counseling appointment
• Explore on-campus positions, internships, and employment opportunities
• Register for programs, events, and workshops at all of the Claremont Colleges

When navigating an employment or internship opportunity, read and review all postings carefully. Certain Handshake positions are designated for specific degree programs. It is recommended to check the platform regularly for opportunities and pending engagements.

By entering The Claremont Colleges Online Recruiting System, Handshake, you agree to adhere to the Rules, Regulations and Policies of the Claremont Colleges. Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel a counseling or interview appointment. Please respect the rules, regulations and policies for job and internship campus recruiting at The Claremont Colleges.

The Career and Professional Development office works closely with our CGU and Claremont Consortium community to engage and refer students and alumni to various partners and services. As you navigate your journey, these partners may be of assistance and provide additional resources.

Campus Partners

Alumni Engagement | Stay Connected to the CGU Worldwide Alumni Network
Center for Writing and Rhetoric (CWR) | Support with the Writing Process
Financial Aid and Fellowships | Understand your Financial Options
Office of Student Engagement (OSE) | Support Students and Advances Initiatives
Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) | Help Student Prepare for a Productive Faculty Life
Student Disability Resources Center | Support for Student with Disabilities
Student Employment | Work on Campus While in School
Student Life, Diversity & Leadership (SLDL) | Academic Success and Mentoring

Consortium Partners

Black Student Affairs
Chicano Latino Student Affairs
Queer Resource Center

The field of academia encompasses career paths in teaching, administration, higher education, and research. Explore a variety of opportunities at various institutions and organizations.