• Build confidence before the real thing. Big Interview lets you practice mock interviews for internships, jobs, and graduate school using AI-powered feedback and on-demand video lessons. Practice anytime, anywhere.

    Practice Interviews with Big Interview

    Log in and start practicing
  • Professional clothing and styling support to help you show up confident for interviews, internships, and the workplace. Two ways to get what you need: 

    Online styling & outfit rentals: 1-on-1 professional styling, curated outfits, and learning resources. Inclusive of all sizes and identities; financial aid available.

    In-House Career Closet: Borrow professional clothing from CCI for short-term needs. Book a “Professional Wardrobe Consultation” through Handshake and stop by CCI.

    Look the part with Middlebury Career Closet

    Learn more about the career closet
  • Thinking internationally? GoinGlobal and Interstride provide country-specific career guides, visa and work authorization insights, employer directories, and internship and job listings to help you navigate global career paths.

    Explore global opportunities with GoinGlobal + Interstride

    Access via Handshake Resources
  • Wondering what life after Middlebury will really look like? Join trustee, alumna, career strategist, and author Leilani Brown ’93 for a candid, interactive session created especially for seniors navigating what comes next.

    Arrive early for a special performance by the Middlebury Mischords and grab free copies of Leilani’s books on your way in. Stay afterward for a dessert reception, book signing, and the chance to win door prizes.

    Class of 2026: Office Hours for the Real World with Trustee Leilani Brown ’93

    Register for the event in Handshake

Whether you are just beginning to think about careers or already have a sense of the direction you’d like to pursue, we can help.

Explore What’s Next

CCI Advisors are here to help you select a major, look for a summer internship, evaluate career possibilities, apply to graduate school, or look for a job. While each advisor focuses on specific industries or fields, all of our advisors are well-equipped to get you started in your search process.

Who We Are

  • 5 career advisors with field-specific expertise
  • 16 peer career advisors, outreach and engagement fellows, and student ambassadors
  • 12 total staff
  • 140+ alumni partners collaborating in custom programming
  • 7,000+ alumni volunteers

Where Middlebury Graduates Go

Top Career Fields

Please note percentages do not reflect industry overlap (e.g., environmental law, social impact investing, etc.)

18% financial services
16% science and health care
16% education, social impact, and international development
10% consulting
 

8% technology
8% environment, energy, and agriculture
8% arts, media, and communications
7% government, law, and policy
9% other

Jobs and Internships

$1M in internship funding support
175+ employer info sessions and sponsored events
85% of students complete at least one internship
7000+ alumni volunteers
140+ alumni partners collaborating in custom programming

Middlebury students headed to a wide variety of jobs and graduate schools. Here is just a sampling:

Graduate Schools:

  • Columbia University
  • Middlebury Institute of International Studies
  • Boston University
  • Dartmouth College
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • New York University
  • University of Chicago
  • Duke University
  • Georgetown University
  • Northwestern University
  • University College London
  • University of Colorado at Boulder
  • University of Pennsylvania 

Employers:

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Analysis Group
  • Bank of America 
  • Goldman Sachs
  • McLean Hospital
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Peace Corps
  • Accenture Federal Services
  • AlphaSights
  • Bain & Co.
  • Barclays Investment Bank
  • Charles River Associates
  • Epic
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • L.E.K. Consulting
     

Latest News and Events

Connect with us via social media, read our newsroom stories, and keep up with our events in Handshake.

  • 2026 MAREA Alumni Series #4: Careers into Renewable Energy (Thursday, April 30th 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT)

    When: Thursday, April 30th 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT Location: Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs , Conference Room, 148 Hillcrest Road, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, United States This new alumni-student network is all about connecting you with Midd grads working across the renewable energy space—people who’ve been in your shoes and are now building careers in a fast-growing, impact-driven field.4th ALUMNI SPEAKER PANEL TOPICS:  Research, Engineering & Technology Development  for the Energy Transition LOCATION: Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs Conference Room TIME: 5:00-6:00 PM Alumni Speakers: Kae Fink '16 (National Laboratory of the Rockies (formerly National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Norman Farquhar  '14 (Director of Technology at Key Capture Energy), Francesca Bradley '25.5 (Business Development Associate and Project Coordinator at Verde Technologies).  MAREA Student Leadership Interest Meeting (Dinner at 6:00 PM)Following the speaker alumni panel at 6 pm in the RAJ dinner will be provided (sponsored by the Climate Action Program) for students interested in holding a leadership position, or learning more about ways to get involved as a campus ambassador for MAREA. The newly launched MAREA (Middlebury Alumni in Renewable Energy Association), is hosting the 2026 Spring Alumni Speaker Series: Pathways to Careers in Renewable Energy. Each week features a different panel focused on a key part of the industry, so you can get a full picture of the many paths into clean energy.You’ll hear directly from alumni about their career journeys, how they broke into the field, and what they wish they knew as students. Even better—they’ll be there to answer your questions about internships, job searches, and getting started.No cost, real talk, and valuable connections—definitely worth checking out. Co-sponsored by MAREA (Middlebury Alumni in Renewable Energy), Center for Careers and Internships, Climate Action Program, and Sustainability and Environmental Affairs

  • Pre-Internship Training for All CCI-Funded and CCI-Select Summer Interns (Tuesday, May 5th 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT)

    When: Tuesday, May 5th 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Location: Dana Auditorium - Sunderland Language Center , Dana Auditorium , 356 College Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, United States This internship pre-departure meeting is mandatory for all recipients of CCI competitive funding and CCI Select internships. Only students who receive an award letter from the Internships team are required to attend.Questions? Please email internships@middlebury.edu

  • Class of 2026: Office Hours for the Real World with Trustee Leilani Brown ’93 (Wednesday, May 6th 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT)

    When: Wednesday, May 6th 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT Location: Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall, 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, United States Graduation is close, and if you’re feeling excited, uncertain, or somewhere in between, you’re not alone. Join Middlebury trustee, alumna, career strategist, and author Leilani Brown ’93 for a candid, interactive session designed specifically for seniors navigating what comes next.This isn’t a lecture. The vibe is office hours. Through live polls, honest conversation, and open Q&A, Leilani will tackle the questions seniors are actually asking right now: launching your job search, building relationships and networks, making strong first impressions, and figuring out what comes after your first job.Bring your questions, hear from your peers, and leave with practical strategies and real momentum for life after Middlebury.Come early! Featuring a special guest performance by the Middlebury Mischords! On your way in stop to grab a free copy of her book. Plan to stay afterwards for a dessert reception, have your book signed,  and the chance to win great door prizes.