Career Center
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Mission Focused. Career Driven.
The Career Center at Hiram College is committed to assisting our diverse population of students and alumni in becoming more effective and prepared professionals.
Students have access to many career development resources, tools, events, programming, and more. Whether it’s building a resume, graduate school planning, networking with alumni and employers, or learning how to interview, we can help!
Additional Information
Our Services
The dedicated staff in our Center are available to help students through the processes of finding an internship, applying to graduate school, interviewing, applying to post-grad jobs, and more!
Our Services Include:
- Resume Writing
- Cover Letters
- Internships
- Interview Prep
- Locating On- and Off- Campus Jobs
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Internship Funding
- Suit Scholarships
Students are able to schedule career advising appointments with members of our staff through Handshake.
Networking Made Easy
The Career Center utilizes Handshake, the number one way college students find jobs. Handshake helps students get expert help from our Office and other expert resources, connect with employers, get discovered, and get hired for internships and jobs.
Customize your Handshake profile to highlight your personality. Students can add achievements, resumes, portfolios, experience, clubs, and more to personalize their profile. Employers are actively searching for students on Handshake, which means standing out is key.
Some other tips to personalize your profile:
- Add key courses you’ve taken
- Update job preferences
- Add relevant skills
- Save jobs you’re interested in
- Follow employers
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MILLION JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Handshake allows students to find on and off campus internship and job opportunities. Filter by location or industry to narrow down your search. Alumni can also utilize handshake to post jobs and search specifically for Hiram College students.
Connect With Employers
Want to learn more about a career field before applying for internships? Looking to network but not sure where to start? Handshake allows you to message employers, make connections, and simplify the networking process.
