Students
Your career search begins the moment you step foot on campus.
We suggest that freshmen begin to explore career options and recommend that you:- create a JOBS, by George! account
- Like us on Facebook
- Join the student job hunters listserv
- Consider Jobs in Chestertown
- Write a resume and have critiqued by the Career Center
- Visit our Social Media Center to learn how your Facebook, Twitter, and other social media affects your career
- Take FOCUS 2, a comprehensive career planning program that provides guidance and information to help you make important career and educational decisions.
Call 410-778-7890 or email career_center@washcoll.edu for an appointment.
Your Freshman and Sophomore Years
First Year Career Awareness Program (FYCAP). During orientation weekend first-year students will learn more about the Career Center and the importance of getting started early with academic and career-related decisions.
- Start your network of contacts, both on and off campus.
- Diversify and think about all possible options with your major.
- Read our emails (about recruiters, internships, jobs, programs and events)
- Attend the Spring Career Expo on campus
- Be aware of deadlines
- Pursue at least one internship. Apply early and often.
Your Junior and Senior Years
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Prep for graduate school exams
- Students pursing graduate school should consider our specialized academic programs in Premedical, Pre-Law, Nursing, Pharmacology and Engineering.
- Take part in our Mock Interview Program.
- Talk with faculty and others about your internship, job and graduate school needs, ideally your junior year if not earlier.
- Be aware of deadlines
- Read our emails (about recruiters, internships, jobs, programs and events).
