The Center for Career and Professional Advising (CCPA) empowers students and alumni to learn about and prepare for meaningful work, as they translate their Haverford liberal arts education into a rewarding life. In short, we are here to help students explore, identify, and realize their career and professional goals.
The CCPA wants 100% of the Class of 2022 to have a reviewed resume by the end of their Sophomore year, and we are launching the Sophomore Resume Initiative to get it done!
One of the smartest ways to utilize January before classes is to spend quality time thinking about next summer, or the next (or initial!) stage of your job search. The more organized you can become over winter break, the healthier your job or internship search will be – and these benefits will be seen as you manage all of your other academics and activities.
Thinking about grad school before you launch your career? Do you know we have resources you need @HC?
The deadline to register has been extended to December 20th! Link in the article!
The deadline to register has been extended to December 20th! Link in the article!
We’re kicking this week off with a FREE SHOPPING DAY in the CCPA- take a look at the details and everything else we have going on this week here!
Hear about what Kevin has been up to in “the land of wine, cheese, and baguettes” since he graduated this past May!
Talking to professionals in your fields of potential interest is an important exploration tool. Even though you are hoping to learn and gain information from these interactions, you MUST prepare before reaching out to request an informational interview, and you MUST do research in preparation for the actual conversations. Here’s how to do just that:
Do you sometimes wish you could spend all your time exploring and learning about a topic or issue that you’re passionate about? Are there questions you have about the world that you wish you had the opportunity to answer? Do you feel you have the potential to make an impact in society? If you answered “yes” (or even “maybe”) to these questions, you might be a good candidate for a fellowship!
The possibilities Arya found in his own life help him show his inner-city students how to aim high.
Cho works in the media & entertainment business in a dual position.
Schwarz works on creating enterprise level safety, compliance, and training software for research institutions, including pharmaceutical companies, biotech organizations, and universities.
Horn stumbled into the museum field through a summer internship that eventually led to a post-graduation editorial assistant position.
The English major works as a senior editor at Beacon Press, a publisher based in Boston.
Say hello to Handshake!
Handshake is Haverford's online career platform. It's your one-stop shop for:
Visit haverford.joinhandshake.com to sign in!
Walk-in 15 minute meetings
M-F 2:30–4:30 p.m.
We are here to help students explore, identify, and realize their career and professional goals.
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Stokes Hall, Third Floor
Hours: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Walk-ins M-F, 2:30—4:30 p.m.
(610) 896-1181
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.
