The Tools To Succeed
Your career journey starts here!
Ready to take the next step toward your future? No matter where you are in your career journey—exploring interests, applying for campus jobs and internships or preparing for graduate programs and fellowships—our team is here to support you. You’ll find everything you need to craft strong resumes and cover letters, connect with career coaches and explore opportunities. These resources will help you present your skills with clarity, purpose and impact.
Three Ways We Can Help
Prepare Application Materials
Whether you are seeking an on-campus position, applying to internships or preparing for post-college applications, you have access to a trove of online information, guides and resources to help you put your best foot forward in those processes. Get started from the comfort of your residence hall room, then schedule a meeting with our student and professional staff to review.
Talk to Your Career Coach
At Whitman, you are assigned your own career coach from day one to help you find information, programs, people and opportunities that will allow you to try new learning in spaces outside of the classroom. The Four-Phase Plan can provide a scaffold to help you think intentionally about the ways you’ll build your experience—at Whitman and beyond.
Connect With a Professional
Whitman students seek out and connect with alumni and other professionals throughout their Whitman experience. Whether they are meeting in a classroom, a networking event or through our online mentoring portal, these kinds of interactions create organic opportunities for students to see the potential of their education as a pathway to a meaningful life of purpose.
As undergraduate students, it can be overwhelming to feel so uncertain about our accomplishments and aspirations, especially when we are expected to narrow them down into bullet points and action verbs. In my role as an SCA, I am passionate about turning the challenge of tailoring a resume into a meaningful experience that connects students to real, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
Sofia Del Fiol ’26, Student Career Advisor (SCA)
Looking for More?
Explore our website to find useful information and resources:
Resources for Success
Resumes
Think of your resume as your personal achievement highlight reel—super important for scoring internships, summer research experiences and campus jobs!
Cover Letters
A cover letter can show off your personality and passion, helping you to stand out and proving you’re worth an interview.
CVs
Think of your CV as your full academic documentary. It provides a comprehensive record of your education, research, coursework, presentations and scholarly experiences.
Interviews
A strong interview doesn’t just repeat your resume, it turns your background into engaging stories, demonstrates professional communication, and helps you learn whether the opportunity is a great match for you.
Networking
At its core, networking is the intentional practice of connecting with people who can share advice, insights and perspectives related to your interests and goals.
Salary Negotiation
With preparation, market research and a positive approach, you can negotiate a salary and benefits package that reflects your value and set you up for long-term success.
Career Exploration & Major Pathways
Think of career exploration as a guided discovery process, a way to better understand your interests, values, strengths, and how they connect to majors and potential career paths.