Career Planning & development

The Career Planning and Development Office at Caldwell College provides students with the tools and resources they need for lifelong career planning in an increasingly complex and global society. Career Planning and Development supports the liberal arts education at the College by teaching career assessment, job and internship search techniques, and decision making skills that prepare students for the world of work and other post-graduate plans. To achieve these goals, the following services and resources are offered:

• Assessment of skills and interests to support the selection of major (s) and careers using FOCUS-2
• Resume & cover letter writing workshops/critiques
• Online job listings (part-time and full-time) and job search resources
• Oversight of academic internship program
• Mock interviews/interview preparation
• Career panels, workshops and Annual Career/Internship Fair
• Online and print resources, including books and handouts on resume writing, interviewing, exploring majors and careers, and researching graduate schools

Writing a resume or cover letter?

• Meet with us for help drafting your resume, or for review and critiques
• Download our PDF version of a workshop on Resume Writing 101
• Stop by Career Planning and Development in the Center for Student Success, 2nd Floor Alumni Theatre for a free copy of Job Choices magazine, which contains sample resumes, cover letters, and job search tips.
• Visit JobWeb for online resume samples and tips!

Internship opportunities

• Visit C-JOBS to see the latest internship postings!
• Stop by our office in the Center for Student Success, 2nd Floor Alumni Theatre, to learn about internships and review the internship binders
• Review policies and guidelines for the academic internship program
• Meet with a career counselor to discuss your interests and goals. We can help you find related internship opportunities!

What Can I Do With This Major?

If you've ever wondered how to translate your college major into a viable career, you're not alone. The information in this link contains career options associated with the majors offered at Caldwell College, as well as valuable links to professional associations, occupational outlooks and job resources.