Most Grinnell alumni would agree that it feels good helping others and giving back to the community. Listed below are many ways you can give back to the college and stay involved through the Career Development Office; choose one that works for you or blend several together. We also welcome new ideas for creative or innovative programming and look forward to your suggestions. If you are interested in assisting, complete an Alumni Career Profile.

• Alumni Career Profiles
  Alumni share information about themselves in an online form that helps students and other alumni with their career decisions.
  
  
• Career Connections Session
  Alumni assist students by sharing their post-graduate path and experiences during an informal presentation on campus.
  
  
• Internship Program
  Alumni offer internship opportunities at their companies or organizations for students to gain practical work experience in a chosen career field.
  
  
• Externship Program
  Alumni offer a career exploration experience for current Grinnell students by allowing a student to shadow and observe them at work.
  
  
• GRINNELLINK Receptions
  Alumni assist students by sharing their post-graduate path and experiences during casual small group interactions on campus.
  
  
• Resume Collections
  Alumni accept Grinnell students' resumes and cover letters for job and/or internship openings within their company or organization.
  
  
• On-Campus Recruiting
  Alumni return to campus to recruit or assist with recruiting current students for their employer.
  
  
• Consortia Involvement
  Alumni and their employer want to interview college students, including Grinnell College students, through consortiums of which Grinnell College is a member.