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Welcome to the Career Development Office!

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The mission of the Career Development Office is to provide a set of educational experiences, partnerships, and services that affords students an opportunity to design effective transitions from Grinnell College to careers and post-graduate study. Our programs and services empower all students and alumni to develop successful life-long career management skills by increasing access to meaningful internships and post-graduate opportunities and by building networks of relational bridges among faculty, employers, alumni, families, and the College Community.

2009 Post Graduation Survey
What are your after-graduation plans? Take the Post Graduation Survey and let us know what you'll be doing. Your responses are important to us.

Are you graduating this semester? Are you ready to begin your search for your first post-Grinnell experience? Take a look at the following resources to help you get started on the right path:

Job Outlook 2009—Student Version
In this tight job market, make yourself more competitive. Use the Job Outlook 2009 from the National Association of Colleges and Employers to give you insight regarding what employers are looking for!

Ten Tips for a Successful Online Job Search (PDF)
If you plan on using the Internet to look for opportunities, consider these helpful hints courtesy of Indeed.com!

Looking to get started on your resume? Need some interview advice?
Consult the Career Development Guide! (PDF)
(Resume and application letter samples starting on page 75)

Tired of the same playlist on your mp3 player? Or maybe you just need some background noise while you are studying?
Then check out:

JobRadio.fm

Streaming live online 24/7 and commercial free!
Listen to interviews with career coaches, industry executives, resume writers, and more. Tons of great career advice for both job seekers and career professionals!

View our Green Jobs and Internships Guide.
This guide includes links to organizations, job boards, blogs, and Green resources at Grinnell.

Please be advised of the new Grinnell College Career Development Office Statement of Responsibility and Disclaimer.

Statement of Responsibility and Disclaimer (PDF)

Career Development Office
1127 Park Street
Grinnell, IA 50112
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
641-269-4940
641-269-4508 (fax)
career@grinnell.edu