Career Support for Alumni

What is Career Development? 

Career development is the process of finding what you want to do and then pursuing that goal can be summed up in a three-step process: 

  • Gaining Clarity
  • Taking Action 
  • Staying Motivated

Read on to learn how to implement these three steps.

Gaining Clarity

You can gain personal clarity through career assessments and personal reflection. Career assessments are tools designed to help individuals understand how personal attributes (e.g. interests, values, skills, preferences, motivations, strengths, worldview) impact their potential success and satisfaction with different career options and work environments. This is followed by a sincere look at the world of work and occupational options. 

Taking Action & Staying Motivated

You will take action by trying on various careers through jobs and internships and staying motivated until you find just the right fit. 

Alumni Career Support Resources

Career Services offers the following career assessment tools: 

  • MBTI
  • Strong Interest Inventory
  • CliftonStrengths

To schedule an appointment to take a career assessment test, make an appointment through Handshake (follow the alumni registration instructions) or call or email the Career Services Office.

Check out medical and other health professions and support services to help you prepare for that profession.

Career Discovery Series: Alumni in Finance

Hear from Alumni Michael Carson '17. Major: Economics and Accounting. Current role: Head of Finance Systems at Benchling.

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Virtual Event

Free LSAT Workshop by TestMasters

Instructor: Anthony Meni (19 yrs experience, 99th percentile LSAT score, GW Law J.D.)

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Virtual Event

Senior Series: Planning for life after Pitzer

Planning for life after Pitzer but don't know where to start? Join us for our semester Senior Series kick off where we will be working to develop job search or other post-grad career plans. Leave with a strategy and hopefully some stress relief! Free food provided at every session!

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Fletcher Hall 112

Contact Information

Career Services

Career Services is here to help you achieve postgraduate success, no matter what that looks like for you. From career consultations to advice about graduate and professional schools, our team offers you the tools you need to reach your goals after graduation.

Scott Hall, Room 126 (first floor, south end)

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Open year-round, except for select College holidays.