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Welcome to a year of opportunity that is the senior experience! Career Services encourages you to take advantage of numerous programs and services. The Senior Program is designed to help you navigate the many life choices you will be making as you prepare for and evaluate your postgraduate plans. It includes:
Career Counseling
If you would like assistance in identifying career fields of interest, launching your job search, or applying to graduate school, we encourage you to set up an appointment with one of our career counselors. A quick brainstorming session may lead to a new sense of direction. We are happy to speak with off-campus students over the phone or via e-mail. Several of our counselors are qualified to offer interpretation for two self-exploration tools, the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory and the Strong Interest Inventory, both of which can be taken in our office. Career Conversations
Throughout the year, CSO welcomes alumni and special guests back to campus for topic-specific presentations. These career conversationsa are a great way to get exposure to various fields in an informal setting. They are also a good place to hone your networking skills by speaking with the presenter during the question-and-answer period that follows every session.
Career Directions
Bigger and better for the class of 2009! We are offering major and industry-based programs to support a wide array of interests. State your industry preferences on your MOJO profile and we will send you timely Career Directions updates. You can also see counselors who specialize in selective career directions. Careers in the Common Good
A spotlight on fantastic socially responsible career opportunities. Indicate your interest on your MOJO profile and we will update you on upcoming events and programs. CSO Library
The library is a great place to research your options for jobs, graduate school and internships. CSO's career library also has six networked computers for student use. Daily Drop-Ins
Students are encouraged to drop by Adirondack House for an unscheduled 15-minute question session with a career counselor. (Wed. 9-5pm; Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 2-5pm)
Employer Information Sessions
Recruiting employers come to campus to give you a chance to learn first hand about a specific employer or industry in which you might consider a career. While requisite if you have an upcoming interview scheduled, we welcome and encourage all curious students to attend these great sessions. Graduate School Resources
CSO helps students with their graduate school needs including advising for graduate school testing, preparation courses, and study-travel options. Set up an appointment to discuss the type of postgraduate study you would like to pursue. Be sure to attend the Graduate School Fair. Internships: Winter Term and Postgraduate
Winter Term is a prime opportunity to get exposure to and hands-on experience in a career field of your choice. The application process happens late in October: details about the procedure as well as how to go about researching or creating your own internship are available through CSO. Post-graduate internships and information on approximately 20,000 internship opportunities are available in MOJO. MiddNet Alumni Database
MiddNet Online is a searchable database of 7,000 Middlebury College alumni and parents who have volunteered their time and expertise to assist students and alumni with career networking. You can search for alumni career volunteers by occupation, employer, graduate school, location, and more. MOJO Profile
Keep your career preferences up-to-date to receive pertinent career information and to research industries, cities, jobs, and internships.
Off-Campus Interview Days and Not-For-Profit Fairs
Middlebury collaborates with other colleges to give students the opportunity to meet and interview with for-profit and not-for-profit employers in Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. Interview days require resume submission in advance; please refer to the above link for instructions and requirements. On-Campus Recruiting
Opportunities to interview with employers are available throughout the fall and spring terms. Students who have updated their profile will be regularly alerted of recruiting events, internships, and job opportunities. Check the MOJO calendar for complete listings. On-Line Library
VAULT, the Internet's ultimate destination for insider company information, advice, and career management services, can now be accessed on the CSO Web site.
Recruiting Requirements (Four Senior Steps)
To participate in Middlebury resume collections you MUST :
- Complete (or renew) your MOJO profile.
- Attend one Senior Meeting (available at CSO on video M-F 9am-4pm).
- Attend one Get the Job You Want workshop (available at CSO on video M-F 9am-4pm).
- Read, sign, and return to CSO the Code of Conduct.
Special Note to "Febs": As one of four Senior Steps required to participate in recruiting, Febs must attend a Senior Meeting in the fall of the year they are going to graduate. Resume Collections
Our full-service office advertises internship and job openings, and collects resumes from students through our online database, MOJO. Special Events
Don't miss any of our special interest events, e.g. the Etiquette Dinner, Academic Forum, major meetings, winter term workshop and many more! See the MOJO calendar for complete details. What Can I Do With My Major?
If you've been asking yourself this question, the CSO's new "majors" program can help. Simply click on your major to find sample internship, employment opportunities, a list of top graduate school programs, and career profiles of recent Middlebury graduates with your major. Workshops
CSO offers a comprehensive career skills workshop series every semester. Topics include writing effective resumes and cover letters, interviewing, networking, and identifying your occupational personality. Check the MOJO calendar for this year's workshop series. Senior Spotlight Newsletter
For useful career advice and information about events, workshops, resume collection deadlines, and career conversations, read archived issues of the Senior Spotlight, your own online newsletter.
Credentials Files Career Services uses Interfolio, http://www.interfolio.com, an online system that streamlines the process of maintaining and sending references.
- Employers and graduate schools receive sensitive credentials information such as transcripts (official or unofficial), writing samples, letters of reference (confidential or open), examples of work, awards/certificates/proof of graduation, or other documents from applicants in a secure and convenient way.
- The process begins when an applicant visits the site and creates an account.
- Payment can be made by major credit card or other convenient methods.
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