As you progress in your undergraduate career and gain experience through your classes, jobs, internships, athletics, clubs, etc. you develop marketable skills, self-confidence, a deeper self-awareness about the type of work that fits you best, and a track record of accomplishment. Schedule an appointment with a career advisor to learn how to navigate the job/internship search process.
Handshake, Wesleyan’s career management platform, is where the career center posts thousands of full-time job and internship opportunities for Wesleyan students. iOS users can also download Handshake’s Jobs and Careers app to discover and favorite jobs and internships on the go. Recommendations are curated based on your interests, skills, major, location preferences, and search history.
Recruiting
The Gordon Career Center offers a number of opportunities to connect with employers looking to hire Wesleyan students. Search and message employers and apply for jobs and internships on Handshake . Join us for any of our employer information sessions to learn more about specific organizations and meet with recruiters. Build relationships and gain valuable insight from employer and alumni partners through our various networking events.
Please visit the event calendar on Handshake to see upcoming events & employers visiting Wesleyan.
Cardinal Internships
Cardinal Internships are offered by Wesleyan alumni, parents and employers who have a particular interest in Wesleyan students and welcome their applications. Posted throughout the year, these internships represent a wide range of fields and industries. In most cases, they are paid, occur over the summer, and do not require US work authorization.
All Cardinal Internships are posted on Handshake with full job descriptions and application instructions. They are publicized in the Gordon Career Center’s bi-weekly email newsletter. Students are also encouraged to check Handshake directly for new cardinal internships on a regular basis.
