Career Center
Make Connections for Your Future
We are committed to helping you develop the skills you need to connect your interdisciplinary liberal arts education and bachelor of arts degree with your future goals and career aspirations. We work with employers who regularly state that Lewis & Clark interns and graduates stand out from the crowd in their career readiness, and we are committed to helping you translate your college experiences into a meaningful future.
The Career Center team looks forward to working with you no matter where you are in your discovery, planning, or search process. Whether you are a first-year student deciding on a major, a seasoned senior ready to hit send on those job applications, or a new grad looking for career advice—we are here for you!
Schedule an Appointment or Drop In
Need help with your resume? Major or career exploration advice? Internship support? Our staff and peer career advisors are available to meet with you for all of these things and more, both in person and over Zoom. We also have drop-in hours during the academic year—no appointment necessary!
Schedule an Appointment Drop-in Hours
Handshake
Handshake is your one-stop-shop for accessing career information, job and internship postings, events, and more. Over 12,000 organizations post both full- and part-time job and internship opportunities exclusively for students. Over 40,000 employers post positions representing various industries.
Diplomat in Residence
Former United States Ambassador Niels Marquardt BA ’75 is our diplomat in residence—an amazing resource for students interested in international affairs, entrepreneurship, foreign service, and other fields of study with a global focus.
Resource Library
Our robust online Resource Library provides guidance on how you can find a job or internship, as well as tips on how to create resumes or cover letters, network, and improve your interviewing skills. This on-demand library is available whenever you need it.
Jesus Romero BA ’27More about JesusI was encouraged to explore internship opportunities through Handshake, a resource provided through the Career Center. I found and applied to the perfect summer internship, and soon received an invitation for an interview.
Devin Owen BA ’14More about DevinI can’t wait to keep working with the Career Center team, as well as directly with Lewis & Clark students, to help them build their dream careers just like I did.
JoséM Maidana BA ’25More about JoséMThe Career Center’s staff, especially Nina Olken, have guided me to fully embrace my internship and make the most of it.
Our Core Services
We are committed to setting you up for success while you explore your next steps after graduating. Our core services include career and graduate school advising, internship and job search planning and resources, and networking events. Schedule an appointment or check Handshake for details of all of our services.
1:1 Advising
Whether you are looking for an internship or job or preparing for graduate school, we’ll help you develop your application materials, practice for an interview, establish a personalized search strategy, and more. You can meet with our staff once, for several weeks, or check in every few months to keep you focused. Have a quick question? During the academic year, our peer career advisors are available for drop-in appointments—no appointment necessary!
Job and Internship Search Support
An internship offers you a chance to gain first-hand, practical experience in the real working world, and can help you decide if you want to pursue a career in a particular field. Approximately 80 percent of hires are found through networking or making connections, so an internship is a great place to start. We can also help you develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct an effective and focused job search. Learn to create a powerful resume and cover letter, network in a field, and polish your interviewing skills.
Events and Programs
Throughout the year we host events for you to connect with alumni and employer partners in various fields and industries, including career fairs, panels, networking opportunities, and more. For example, our recurring Career Trek series is an opportunity to get an in-person look at various companies and industries while connecting with successful alumni, and our Resume Challenges are a fun way to get tips on resume writing, connect with our staff, and earn raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes!
Alumni Connections
The Career Center offers a variety of opportunities for alumni of all decades to connect with current students and each other. Alumni have unlimited access to our services for the first three years after graduation, and alumni of 5+ years can have one advising session with referrals to additional resources. Our LinkedIn group, Lewis & Clark College Career Network, is a great way for alumni to connect to students and share career knowledge and expertise.
Employer Recruiting
Lewis & Clark students are consistently rated as top hires and interns for their career readiness and advanced skills they bring to the table. We offer many ways employers can connect, recruit, and engage with our students. We’re here to help employers post your open jobs, attend a career fair, and increase brand awareness on campus.
Career Center Events
Resume Round Up 2024
Send us your resume between 9/16 - 10/8 and you could win a $25 Amazon gift card!
Lunch with a Leader: Phyllis Yes
Once a Lewis & Clark art professor, this phenom changed her name to Yes and has never stopped saying why not. A multimedia artist, with materials ranging from jewelry to a hand-painted Porsche, she has always subverted the expected.
Fall Break Career Trek: Seattle
Looking to get out of town for a couple days during fall break AND learn about what careers and internships look like an array of companies? Then join the Career Center for a trip to Seattle!
Lunch with a Leader: David Grandfield
Fall Career Fair
Whether you’re planning for the short-term or looking towards the long-term, we invite you to jumpstart your career at the upcoming Fall Career Fair!
Lunch with a Leader: Ricardo Aranda
Ricardo is the founder of Global Brand Consultants, where he leverages his extensive expertise in branding and marketing to craft strategies for growing and iconic brands that have driven record awareness, sales, and market share.