Your Future
Prepare for Your Career With Quinnipiac
What? Career? But you haven’t even started college yet! That’s exactly the point. Thinking about a possible career path now will help you get the most out of your college experience.
At Quinnipiac, our career services staff is ready to help you with every step of the career development process. Our assistant deans of career services for each academic school will take a personal interest in your career development plan and will give you the tips and tools needed to carry out your plan in areas such as:
- Self-assessment: Quizzes, games and exercises will help you figure out what makes you tick. That’s the first step.
- Researching career fields: You can find out what different careers are really like before you commit.
- Networking: Landing a job is easier with the right contacts. We’ll give you the tools to get them.
- Writing resumes and cover letters: We’ll help you put your best face forward, even for a summer or part-time job.
- Preparing for interviews: You’ll be prepared to ace the toughest questions.
You'll have the opportunity to meet hundreds of prospective employers at Quinnipiac’s Annual Career Fair. If your future plans include graduate school, we’ll help you through the application process. QU alumni have been admitted to some of the most prestigious, selective graduate and professional programs in the country. (Did you know that 30 percent of Quinnipiac undergraduates stay for one of Quinnipiac's own top-rated graduate programs?)
Lastly, our central location can provide you with internship opportunities at world headquarters and national hubs in Connecticut, New York City and Boston. Hiring managers want real-world experience, and at Quinnipiac you’ll be building a great resume long before graduation.
