The world at your doorstep
The beauty of a liberal arts degree is that it allows you to develop a broad range of skills that can be applied to almost any career. Employers in all fields value the abilities to communicate clearly, to work collaboratively with others, and to research and evaluate solutions to problems.
How we support your career
Assessments
The Career Connections Center offers career assessments to support your exploration and decision‑making process. Using tools like the Strong Interest Inventory, students can gain insight into their interests, strengths, and potential career paths.
Assessments are paired with one‑on‑one conversations with a career advisor to help you reflect on results and identify next steps. To book an assessment, please schedule an appointment in Handshake.
Career coaching
Clark University undergraduate students work one on one with our career advisors. Our career advisors have extensive career advising experience and are connected to industry trends, so they understand the market and employer needs.
Networking
Clark University has over 37,000+ alumni on LinkedIn. Our alumni actively engage with our students through networking events, alumni panels, career fairs, job shadow programs, and informational conversations.
Click here access to a database of Clark alumni on LinkedIn.
Career resources
The Career Connections Center offers a wide variety of career resources including Big Interview, Forage, Parker Dewey. Additionally, we offer resume guides, templates, cover letter guides, and more….
Internships
Career advisors support your internship search. Additionally, the Career Connections Center also supports students looking to get credit for their internship through our Academic Internship Program and obtain funding through Opportunity Funding and Project Onramp.
Workshops & events
The Career Connections Center offers a variety of workshops to support your professional development and job/internship search. Our workshops and events are designed to help you improve your skills and engage with alumni and employers.
Check Handshake for a list of our upcoming workshops, events, and career fairs.
My experience with career services has been nothing less than transformative. Their personalized guidance enabled me to unlock my true potential and navigate the complexities of the job market with confidence. Thanks to the exceptional support of career services, I now embark on my professional journey with renewed confidence and clarity.
ShrishTI Rana
MSPM Student
Study away internship programs
Take your education beyond campus with programs in Boston and Washington, D.C., offering unique opportunities to gain professional experience and expand your network in two dynamic cities.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make an appointment with a career advisor?
To schedule an appointment with a career advisor, please follow these steps:
- Log in to Handshake with your Clark email and password.
- Navigate to Career Center > Appointments in the upper right-hand corner.
- Click on “Schedule a New Appointment” and choose the correct category “School of Professional Studies” as the advising office.
- Select your desired topic (e.g., Resume Review) and preferred date/time.
- Complete the required questions and submit your request.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email cservices@clarku.edu.
