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Intelligent Design
March 30, 2012A smart-tech web site for today’s job search
The way people connect and share information has changed dramatically in recent years, and so has the job search process. In the recent redesign of its web site, the Career Center worked with Carleton’s web team to develop an innovative (and cool looking) hub for students, alumni, parents, employers, and volunteers to make connections and share opportunities.
Alumni: Want to Connect with Current Carls?
March 30, 2012Do you have a couch (or guest room) to offer a Carl traveling to a job interview? Would you like a budget-friendly alternative to impersonal hotel rooms? Couches for Carls, the Career Center's personal hospitality exchange network, provides travelers free lodging plus a chance to network with Carleton alumni. For volunteers, it's a simple way to give back to the Carleton community from the comfort of your own home.
A Tale of Two Internships
December 1, 2011Summer internships can help strengthen a resume or even launch a career. But many internships are unpaid—a hardship for students who can't afford to work for free. Carleton helps level the playing field with special scholarships to cover their lost earnings.
Meet two students who took advantage of these scholarships to pursue amazing summer experiences:
Opportunity Uncorked: A Mentor Externship in Wine Country
December 1, 2011California winemaker Jeff Pipes '83 admits that he wasn’t sold on Carleton’s Mentor Externship program at first. Having a student work with him and live with his family sounded like a big commitment. But once he began reading applications from eager Carleton students, Pipes couldn't help but be impressed.
"30 Minutes" Goes Nationwide with Skype Video Chat
June 1, 2011Carleton's popular 30 Minutes program brings students interested in a specific job or industry face-to-face with alumni experienced in that field. But until recently, volunteering was limited to alumni within easy driving distance of Carleton. No longer! Thanks to Skype video chat, alums now can share their career wisdom from anywhere with an internet connection.
Shackel Fund Opens Doors to Internships & Opportunities
June 1, 2011Summer internships offer real-world experience, valuable networking opportunities, and sometimes an inside track to full-time employment. But many internships are unpaid—a hardship for students who can't afford to forego summer earnings.
Meet two students who have found the best of both worlds, thanks to the M. Leith Shackel Internship Fund.
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