Career Exploration
Just beginning your career exploration? Start here!
Regardless of what year you are at Wellesley, we are here to help you explore potential career paths. First-years, sophomores, and juniors are matched withAdvisors for Career Exploration (ACEs),who are available for conversations about your values, strengths, and interests. Your ACE will provide the mentorship, tools, connections, and space for self-assessment and reflection to identify the paths you want to pursue. Seniors are encouraged to meet with Industry Advisors for career exploration, as they think through their interests in the context or various fields and plan post-graduation next steps. Schedule an appointment inHandshaketo meet with Career Exploration Advisors as follows:
First-years:Ariane Baker, ACE for the Class of 2025
Sophomores:Marisa Crowley, ACE for the Class of 2024
Juniors:Hayley Meredith McIlvaine, ACE for the Class of 2023.
Seniors:Schedule a meeting with Career Advisors in the industries that pique your interest— see below for details! All Industry-specific advisors are trained in general Career Exploration, and they will help you assess whether the field you are considering might be a good fit for you.
Career Essentials: Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviews, & More!
Through the Career Essentials workshop series, you will develop skills and the foundational knowledge necessary to navigate career development. Learn about resumes, cover letters, interviewing, informational interviewing, negotiation, and personal statements.
A Video Series to Help You Get Started
We’re here to demystify your first steps as you enter the world of work! Through this video series, we’ll help you assess thevalues, skills,andinterestsyou are bringing to your career journey, and consider who is on yourpersonal advisory board.
Career Exploration Resources
Along with the video series above, the following resources will can help you along your career exploration journey. These resources will be helpful as you attend career fairs, conduct research, identify members of your personal advisory board, and schedule informational interviews or job shadow opportunities.
And remember — your ACE is here to support you along the way! Your Advisor will help you assess your values, skills, and interests, in order to identify a path forward.Schedule an appointment你的王牌在握手started!
