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At the Office of Career Development, supporting the growth of our student employees is a key focus. Through personalized mentorship, goal setting, and a foundation of trust, Career Development helps students boost their confidence, strengthen their leadership abilities, and cultivate essential career readiness skills. Explore Spencer Jenkins’ journey as a Student Assistant for Design and discover how the knowledge and experiences he’s gained are shaping his path forward after Chatham.

After the success of the Resume Roast event on January 29, Olivia Harris interviewed Chatham Marketing Association (CMA) co-presidents Kylin Rosnick ‘25 (left) and Abby Musser ‘25 (right). Kylin is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Business, and Abby is pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Project Management. Read their answers below!

At the Office of Career Development, the growth of our student employees is a top priority. By providing personalized guidance, setting meaningful goals, and fostering a foundation of trust, Career Development empowers students to build confidence, enhance their leadership skills, and develop critical career readiness competencies. Dive into Hannah’s journey as the Student Assistant for Employer Engagement and learn how the valuable insights and experiences she’s gained are paving the way for her future beyond Chatham.

The Office of Career Development prioritizes the professional growth and development of all its student employees. Through intentional supervision, goal setting, and deep trust, Career Development helps students become more confident, grow their leadership abilities, and master essential career readiness skills. Read about Mercy’s transformative experience as a Graduate Associate in Career Development and discover how the lessons she’s learned will shape her next steps after Chatham.

The Office of Career Development is excited to welcome Grace Conde to the position of Assistant Director of Experiential Learning. Grace is a graduate of the University of Vermont and holds proficiency in both French and Russian. She previously served the Office of Career Development as the Student Employment Assistant. We are excited to see what Grace will achieve in her new role! 

The Student Assistant team at the Office of Career Development has gained invaluable experiences that have significantly contributed to their career readiness. In a recent interview conducted by Olivia Harris, the Student Assistant for Student Outreach, she delves into how working in this dynamic environment has shaped her professional skills and growth. Through conversations with her fellow Student Assistants, Olivia provides unique insights into how their roles have helped them build critical abilities such as communication, leadership, and problem-solving—skills that are essential as they prepare for their future careers.

Hannah Fischer, Student Assistant for Employer Engagement, partnered with Chatham Honors Program for Impromptu Interview this Fall 2024 semester. Many of the students in the honors program are pursuing humanities-focused majors, which helped decide which employers to invite to Impromptu Interview. This year the office had the privilege of welcoming Terra Teets and Lisa Morse with Literacy Pittsburgh, and Erin Pace with Artists Image Resource (AIR) to campus.

Olivia Harris, Student Assistant for Student Outreach, discusses her experiences with high-stakes interviews for dream internships and jobs that align with her career goals. She emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation, particularly in providing in-depth answers that highlight the impact of her actions. Harris encourages candidates to ask insightful questions that demonstrate genuine interest in the company and position, such as the career paths of past interns and the office culture..

Joshua Ziegler, better known around the office as ‘Josh’, graduated from the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education.  At Slippery Rock University, he received two awards, the Swope Citizenship Award, and The Baton, both recognizing his outstanding leadership skills. We are excited for Josh to bring his skills and personality to this office! 

This report examines the key strengths of interns based on assessments by their employers, with a particular emphasis on employers who were engaging with Chatham students for the first time. Impressively, 79 out of 86 first-time employers indicated their interest in hosting another intern from the school in the future, indicating a high satisfaction level with the interns' work.