Whether you’re a current student or a proud alum, we’re here to help you navigate your career path, no matter what the job market is currently doing.  You can connect with us however works best for you: Zoom, phone, email, or through our videos, webinars, and website. 

Even if things feel a bit quiet on the hiring front, there are plenty of smart moves you can make right now. Check out the tailored steps for your class year below to keep your momentum going.

Ready to chat?  We’d love to help you map out your next move. To schedule an appointment with us, please visit HanoverConnect.  

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Explore Your Possibilities

Feeling a bit "undecided"?  No sweat - that’s exactly why we’re here.  Whether you’re stuck between three different majors or have no idea what your dream job looks like yet, we can help you find some direction.

Here is how we can get the ball rolling:

• Career Coaching: Sit down with our career coach to identify your interests and explore where they might lead.

• Self-Assessments: Chat with our career coach to learn more about available self-assessment tools to see how your personality and skills align with different career paths.

• Insider Connections: We can connect you with alumni and employer partners across various fields for career chats (informational interviews), giving you a "day-in-the-life" look at different industries.

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Build Your Toolkit

Once you have a field in mind, it’s time to look at the "must-have" skills for that industry.  Think of it as a quick gap analysis: what do I already rock at, and what should I work on next?

Here’s how to get a head start:

• Browse job descriptions on HanoverConnect, LinkedIn, or check out O*Net OnLine to see exactly what employers are looking for.

• Divide what you find into two lists: "Skills I Have" and "Skills I’m Building."

• Access the NACE Career Competency Student Toolkit (enrolled students and alumni may access the toolkit through HanoverConnect's Resource Library) to assess your skills through your academic and co-curricular experiences to make you a competitive candidate.

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Build Your Experience

Knowing what skills you need is one thing, and actually getting them is where the fun starts!  Whether you’re looking for a formal internship to earn academic credit or a "do-it-yourself" project, we’re here to help you get that hands-on experience.

If a traditional internship isn’t a goal of yours, you can still build a strong resume by being resourceful:

• Check our Opportunities page, volunteer for a cause you care about, or tackle a project for a neighbor or local business.

• Jump into clubs and campus organizations. Leading a meeting or organizing an event counts as "real-world" experience!

• Use free tutorials and courses to master a specific software or certification from the comfort of your couch.

• Future employers are interested in your critical thinking and problem-solving skills - where you learned these skills can be both in and out of the classroom.

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Search for jobs or internships

The Levett Career Center uses HanoverConnect as our career services, internship, and job platform. Staff can connect you with alumni for networking and mentorship through the COACH Mentoring Program. 

Exploring unpaid internships?  

Thanks to donor gifts and the Jefferson Together Grant, the Levett Career Center may have limited funding available to support students pursuing unpaid internships and to fund positions through The Good Neighbor Internship Program.  Funding availability may vary by term.  For more information, please email careercenter@hanover.edu.  

Current students may access the "Internship" folder in the HanoverConnect Resource Library to learn about important timelines and next steps.

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Thinking About Grad School?

If you’re considering an advanced degree, we’re here to help you navigate the application process.  From finding the right program to polishing your final submission, you don't have to do it alone.

We offer one-on-one support to help you:

• Find Your Match: We’ll help you research schools that align with your career goals.

• Perfect Your Paperwork: Let’s sit down and review your admission essays and CV to make sure your story shines.

• Practice Your Pitch: Build your confidence with a tailored mock interview designed for your specific field.

A quick tip: Before you hit "apply," make sure a graduate degree is a high-value move for your specific career path.  If your main goal is to boost your employability, chat with our team to ensure the ROI (return on investment) aligns with your post-graduation interests.

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Launch Your Professional Brand

It’s time to take what you’ve learned in the classroom and show the world you’re ready.  Building a professional brand isn't just about a resume; it's about proving you have the NACE Career Competencies, like Critical Thinking, Communication, and Equity and Inclusion, that modern employers value most.

We’ve got the tools to help you stand out from the crowd:

• Build Your Digital Home: Let’s polish your HanoverConnect and LinkedIn profiles so recruiters can find you.

• Perfect Your Pitch: We’ll help you craft an "elevator pitch" that confidently explains who you are and what you bring to the table.

• Measure Your Readiness: Wondering how you stack up? Check out our NACE Career Competency Student Toolkit (enrolled students and alumni can access it through HanoverConnect's Resource Library). It’s a research-based assessment tool that helps you see exactly which skills employers are looking for and how well you meet them today.

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