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 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.

On Wednesday, March 27th Dress for Success Pittsburgh arrived at Chatham with a free boutique of professional clothing. Students rushed to the Welker Room in James Laughlin Music Hall to get suited for success.

Searching for an internship can be daunting and stressful, but with a growth mindset and strategy, success is within reach. Ian Hare, Career Development Associate and third year graduate student at Slippery Rock University, shares his invaluable insights and experiences that guided him through his internship search process.

Learn about the first-ever Impromptu Interview event! Read to find out the students, faculty members’, and employers’ perspective about the event. Also, hear from Hannah Fischer and Jaqueline Clark’s purpose for the event.

Like with the students we help, we want our Student Assistants to gain the skills and qualities that prepare them for the professional world. We interviewed our Graduate Associate, Julia Rayburg, and our undergraduate Student Assistant, Emily Steinberg about their time working for Career Development and their future goals.

Whether you are graduating soon or later, it is stressful thinking about your professional life.

Even though college has only just begun for many Chatham students, it’s never too early to start building out your resume. And thanks to Chatham’s Office of Career Development and their robust offerings, you never have to stress about creating your resume alone.