Career Center News

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by William North, Associate Professor of History

While preparing to teach a course on the history of medieval banking, corporations, and accounting, I had an epiphany: accounting was actually a liberal art. This came as a shock to me. Accounting was what they taught in commerce schools and business programs; it was occupational; it was practical; it was technical rather than conceptual.

by Richard T. Berman, Director of the Carleton Career Center

With our seniors graduating into the worst economy and job market in decades, the Career Center issued an urgent call for help to the Carleton network. You did not disappoint us. More than 1,200 of you volunteered for Engagement Wanted, a pilot program to help the Class of 2009 send their requests for opportunities and advice out to Carleton’s alumni, parents, and friends.

by Adam Stock ’95

I’ve mentored dozens of interns, but…having a student stay in my home for 10 days for an intensive immersion? This was new.

by Ariel VandeVoorde ’09

There are some things Carleton just can’t teach students about the working world. But working alums can.

by Alex Sciuto ’09

In three crazy, jam-packed days, a group of Carleton students visited alumni at 20 different organizations in a blitz of information-gathering about careers in public policy.

by Deb Olien, Campus Outreach Manager

Faculty and students in Carleton’s academic departments soon will have one designated member of the Career Center staff as their contact person for all things related to career planning.

by Brad Kmoch, Program Coordinator

International internships and volunteer opportunities are often unpaid—an obstacle for participation by students who can’t afford to do unpaid work during their summers and breaks. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of Carleton, more students than ever are able to volunteer for these incredible opportunities around the world.

Relationships Matter is LinkedIn’s tag line. Carls Help Carls is our new career center’s tag line. Hmmmm…so what’s the big deal?

The truth is, a professional network of trusted contacts gives…

The Career Center can help you with your resumes, cover letters, and interview skills, but we can’t dress you.  To make that part a bit easier, advice from the New York Times’ Phyllis Korkki.