Nicole Veilleux

How did you get to Middlebury? I started my career in higher ed back in 2002 when I worked in Admissions at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA, after a four-year stint at The Putney School. From there I have worked at UNC-Asheville (in the Dean of Students Office), then Warren Wilson College (managing the Swannanoa Gathering) and now at the Center for Careers and Internships (CCI) here at Middlebury. I moved back home to Vermont in 2013 and have been happy to be closer to family, and supporting Midd’s phenomenal students.

Who do you work with? What is the best part of your job? Given my role in communications and outreach, I share stories from the whole center, but also have the pleasure of working with our student staff, and working with our colleagues in Advancement. My favorite part of the job is interacting with students on CCI’s social media accounts and sharing their job and internship stories.

What is the best career advice anyone has given you? One of the best pieces of advice I’ve received is to prioritize growth over perfection. Early in your career, it’s easy to get caught up in trying to do everything flawlessly. But I’ve learned that real progress comes from being willing to take risks, make mistakes, and learn along the way. Each experience—whether a success or failure—adds to your toolkit and shapes who you become. I’ll sneak in a second tip: Follow what energizes you. If you can find a career that aligns with what lights you up, work becomes less about the paycheck (though that paycheck IS important) and more about fulfillment.

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Interests/Hobbies: Outside of work I can be found teaching myself to crochet, practicing yoga, enjoying a stroll in the woods (forest bathing!) or taking pictures.

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