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Career Development offers a broad range of services, programs, and resources to aid in career exploration and professional development—lifelong.

Career Preparation

Career preparation at Chatham goes further. 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

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 the regularly updated Job or Internship Opportunities 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.  

  • Students

    Just getting started with career services? From working with you to develop organizational skills to helping you find the right job or internship, we’re here to support you from Day One.

  • 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.

  • 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.