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Jobs & Internships

Jobs and internships are a step along the way in your career planning.  As you work in various types of jobs (both paid and unpaid) with a variety of employers, you will develop marketable skills, a deeper self-awareness about what type of work fits you the best, and a track record of accomplishment.

Generally speaking, Wesleyan alumni are like most other liberal arts graduates in that their broad and rigorous academic pursuits give them the foundation for just about any potential career field. Employers value liberal arts graduates for their ability to speak well, write effectively, think critically and creatively, and learn continuously. Wesleyan students possess these attributes along with heightened sensitivity around issues of diversity, multiculturalism, and fairness.  Throw in high energy, passion, and a dogged work ethic, and you have a winning combination for any career.

To maximize your search for a job or internship, we encourage you to take advantage of a multitude of resources. We suggest that you think about what you're passionate about and even consider volunteer work, internships, or 12-month programs that compliment your chosen career path.  Make sure you're making use of our online job database, MyCRC, our On-Campus Interviewing Program, employer information sessions, the WesCAN alumni database, the WesSID internship database, and a variety of the online resources listed on this site (see Step 2 below).

After you have reviewed the search process, meet with a counselor to review and refine your strategy.

THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS

Step 1: Resumes & Job Search Letters - How Do You Look on Paper?
A resume and cover letter are often your initial contact with a prospective employer, creating that all-important first impression.  They must be perfect in appearance and execution.  This section provides advice and samples.

Step 2: Online Search Resources - Internship or Full-time/permanent Job?
This section provides advice and access to both online job posting databases and web sites that enable you to research and contact employers directly.  Direct employer contact is an important part of every job search; do not rely solely on online job postings!

Step 3: Networking - Who Do You Know?
Networking is essential in any job search.  It is simply the establishment and maintenance of relationships that can help move your career and job search forward.  It is the incorporation of people -- parents, relatives, friends, Wes alumni, former supervisors and colleagues, professors, and others -- in your search.  See this section for advice!

Step 4: Interviewing - How Do You Present Yourself?
Too many possible job offers have been lost because the job hunter failed to prepare or practice for the interview.  Being effective during the interview is crucial!  The Career Center can help, especially with Mock Interviews.

Once you're ready, apply for positions through these programs sponsored by the Career Center:

On-Campus Recruiting

Recruiting Consortiums