Alumnae and Career Direction
Career planning is a lifelong process. Alumnae are continuously faced with changes in the workplace, interests that change with new life experiences, lifestyle transitions and different goals and aspirations.
The Career Center continues to provide you with services that help you deal with career management and job search issues.
Success After Meredith
We are interested in learning about your career path after graduation. Email us with details about your job or graduate program. Please include your name, contact information and graduation date.
Services for Alumnae
The Career Center at Meredith offers the following services for alumnae.
Assessment:
Several assessment instruments are available through the Career Center. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Instrument and Strong Interest Inventory® Instrument are available to alumnae for a small fee. The Career Liftoff Interest Inventory is also offered at no fee.
Career counseling and career management:
Professional career counselors help you examine your career, investigate career change, explore graduate school or seek a new position. No fee is charged for counseling. Please contact us for an appointment. CareerBeam, a new online resource designed to help you clarify your career goals, complete employer and industry research, develop professional documents, prepare for interviews, and implement a strategic career search, may be an option for you during counseling. Please discuss this option with your counselor.
Career Fairs:
You are invited to attend our Career Fairs. View upcoming career fairs.
Job Listings:
View job vacancies on this recommended website: CareerLink.
Graduate Study:
Find out more information on preparing for graduate school.
On Campus Interviews:
Participation is available based on employer criteria. Viewable through CareerLink.
Resources:
Search through our online resources or check out our Career Center resource room for books, guides, and directories to assist you.
Networking:
Networking is the #1 way individuals secure positions. In addition to the contacts already in your network, view these websites for leads: e-Leads.
How Alumnae Can Help Current Students
- Contact the Career Center when full-time job opportunities are available with your company.
- Explore the employer services that are available to you.
- Encourage your company to participate in career fairs and on-campus interviewing.
- List an internship or cooperative education opportunity with the Career Center.
- Volunteer to participate on career panels and mock interviews.
