Our door is open to open doors for you
Career Development offers a broad range of services, programs, and resources to aid in career readiness and professional development—lifelong.
Career Readiness
Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare a student for success in the workplace and navigating professional life. At Career Development we don’t just edit resumes and cover letters, we help you cultivate qualities that make you stand out and build the resilience and persistence that will serve you throughout your professional life.
Internship Process
All undergraduate students at Chatham are required to complete 3 credits of internship. The Chatham University Internship program is designed for students with the opportunity to acquire hands-on work experience in a professional setting. Curious about where Chatham students have internship at? Check out some of the internship sites that students have worked at.
Job & Internship Opportunities on Handshake
Handshake is Chatham’s primary career management, job, and internship platform. You can view hundreds of opportunities and create search alerts on the Handshake Job Posting page. You can also check out some of the Job or Internship Opportunities highlighted on this page.
Scope of Service
Career Development is not a placement center or temp agency that matches employment and/or internships for students. The primary focus of the office is to equip students and alumni with a broad range of tools, resources, and skills that empower them towards self-authorship; to explore, identify, and pursue a fulfilling career path; and to make informed and meaningful career decisions.
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Students
Just getting started with your career journey? From working with you to develop a strong resume and cover letter to helping you find the right job or internship, we’re here to support you.
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Alumni
Your career doesn’t stop with your first job. Neither do we. Whether you’re dusting off your resume, searching for the next challenge or thinking about making a career pivot, we’ve got you covered.
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Employers
Connect with us to post your jobs and internships; learn about upcoming Career Fairs, events, and opportunities to engage students on campus; and join our mentorship program.
News & Stories
Many Chatham students spent this past summer semester completing an internship. These internships allow students the chance to engage with future careers paths and explore their interests outside of the classroom. Students find that this experiential learning can often solidify their future professional choices, and are extremely useful in preparing them to continue building their skillset and knowledge.