Colgate University
Center for Career Services
Career Exploration Programs
A Day in the Life
- gives students the opportunity to explore career options. Students
choose from a list of alumni and parent volunteers representing a variety of
career fields and geographic areas, and spend a day over January break shadowing
their sponsor.
Students will receive a first-hand look at a career area that interests them. You can also make valuable networking contacts that may lead to future job and internship opportunities. Students are not paid for their shadow experience. Sponsors are expected to exchange ideas with students, while providing an introduction to their industry and organization.
Deadline for participation is October 31 by 5:00 pm..
"Food for Thought" Luncheon Series - offers students the opportunity to explore career paths by spending an informal lunch in conversation with alumni in various career fields. Speakers spend about 30 minutes sharing information on his/her present occupation, career paths, positives and negatives of the field, and have suggestions for students interested in the field. The luncheons start at 12:20 pm on alternating Fridays and lunch is provided by Career Services.
For more information on each program read the main student page of our Web site.
"Doing Well by Doing Good" Luncheon Series - cosponsored with the COVE - each week interested students are invited to attend a luncheon to hear faculty, staff, alumni and outside guests speak about their careers in the nonprofit sector. The series provides students with information on the wide array of opportunities available in the nonprofit sector in addition to providing them with advice in the job search. Luncheons are on alternating Fridays starting at 12:20 pm and are located in the COVE.
For more information on each program read the main student page of our Web site.