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Conversations have already started on how to host an externship in December 2023. Just last week, our staff communicated with three possible externships: a parent hoping to make a referral…
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You Can Help Create Opportunities for Carls
31 May 2023Good news! Carls engaged with prospective employers more frequently this year, attending more employer events and submitting more job/internship applications. We are excited to support this growing trend by reinvigorating…
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Innovation in the Career Center
23 May 2023Innovation drives so much of what we do at the Career Center. We are continually evolving: listening to students, assessing their needs, and developing educational programming and activities to both…
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Alumni giving back to the community
9 May 2023Have you ever heard “Carleton alumni are Carls for life?” Alumni are one of the most powerful resources that students have to help them to navigate their career journey. We…
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Skill building this summer
24 April 2023First-year students often ask the Career Center, “Do I need to obtain an internship as a freshman?” We know that only one in five first-year students intern in their summer…
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Handshake helps students find career opportunities
6 April 2023Technological tools have both increased the amount of information our students digest on a daily basis and made it easier to sort that information so students can quickly attend to…
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Plan the work, work the plan
27 March 2023As the month of March heralds the official arrival of the Spring season (despite the presence of large snow banks on my front yard), one cannot help but feel like…
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Finding a summer internship
6 March 2023Internships are valuable for students because they allow them to explore industries, obtain experiences, hone their skills, and make connections. These experiences help students to create a stronger résumé and…
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Creating warm career connections
21 February 2023After tracking thousands of people over the course of 85 years, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has found the factor that correlates with good living: good relationships. Our work…
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Supporting early career engagement at Carleton
7 February 2023Recognizing that sophomore year is about navigating big decisions – major declaration, searching and solidifying summer plans, career exploration, and more – the Career Center is excited to be rolling…