Career Resources for Students

Let’s Get You Ready for Work

Whether you’re looking for advice on your resume or cover letter, or looking for opportunities to network with alumni in your industry, the Career Collaborative has you covered. Take advantage of any of our online tools or schedule an appointment with your Career Coach.

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Career Search Tools

Peer Coach Drop-in Hours

Do you need help using Handshake, creating/editing your resume, writing a cover letter, or applying to positions? One of our Peer Coaches can see you during their drop-in hours during the Fall and Spring semsters.

11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Garden House

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    Find a Federal Work Study Job

    Funded by the federal government and Champlain College, this program allows you to earn money to help with the cost of attending Champlain through on-campus or certain off-campus employment.

    All available Federal Work Study college-funded on-campus student positions are posted on Handshake. These positions are available beginning Mid-August for fall semesters and mid-November to early February for spring semesters.

    Search for Jobs
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    Get Help with Handshake

    New Students
    Please check your Champlain College email for instructions about how to access your account and how to search for work-study and college funded part-time positions. These emails are sent mid-August to fall term starts and mid January to spring terms start.

    Returning Students
    Please use your Champlain College student email to access Handshake through the single sign-on option and search for work-study and college-funded part-time positions.

    Still have questions? Drop by to see a Peer Coach.

Graduate School Advising

Considering a graduate degree or continuing your education? Then there’s no time better than than now to begin preparing and researching graduate school. Plus, depending on your major, Champlain College has articulation agreements with select schools to make your professional path easier.

Pathways to Advanced Degrees

What Can You Do with Your Major?

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. The Career Collaborative gives you access to a database of more than 100 majors that span from art and science to health care and human studies. Whether you’re looking to narrow your career path or perhaps considering changing your major, this database is a great place to start your search.

EXPLORE PROFESSIONS IN YOUR MAJOR

Next Step: Meet with your Career Coach