Spring Recruiting Fair: Who is Attending?

Whether you are looking for summer work, hoping to land an interview for an internship or full-time job, or just looking to network and make professional connections, the Boerigter Center encourages you to attend the upcoming Spring Recruiting Fair. The fair will be held at the Haworth Hotel from 5:30-7:30pm on February 22nd. Scroll through …

Spotlight on Experiential Learning

While today is National Intern Day, we would be remiss not to recognize the hard work of other Hope students who are participating in non-internship experiential learning opportunities, such as those who are a part of SHARP this summer. The Summer Hope Academic Research Program is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn while getting …

National Intern Day is Here: Celebrating Interns from Hope College!

National Intern Day is here! This is a day to celebrate the important contributions that interns make to their respective workplaces. We are taking this moment to spotlight Hope students who are participating in these opportunities, so check out their work!  Allison Harvey Gentex Corporation – Talent Development Team Intern Allison is on the Talent …

A Unique Summer Filled with Internship Experiences

This summer was definitely unique to say the least, but despite the crazy spin to normalcy that COVID-19 gave the world so far this year, many students at Hope were still able to participate in summer internships. Take a look!   Rylee Thayer – Junior – Business & Communication Double Major “I have been very fortunate …

Summer Fun, Sun, and Jobs!

The semester is flying by, and summer is just around the corner! We hope that your summer is filled with fun and some much needed rest, but we also hope that you take some time to expand upon your career exploration process! Whether you’re working a summer job, interning with an organization, or even just …

New Year, New Career!

If you’re like most college students, your Christmas break was likely filled with family and friends who lovingly asked questions like “So, what are you studying? What can you do with that major? What are you going to do after college?” targeting some undetermined and sometimes frightening topics. They can cause you to stand there, …

IES Internships Around the World!

Do you ever wish you could travel abroad, but school and internships always seem to be in the way? We have a solution for you! Jena Szatkowski, Assistant Director of the Career Development Center, recently visited Rome and Milan to hear about the IES (Institute for the International Education of Students) Internship program. IES Abroad …

Judge a Book by its Cover.

First impressions matter. Whether you’re applying for a year long internship, a summer job, or a potential future career position, it’s essential that you make a good impression on your potential employer. There are several factors that contribute to making a good first impression, such as having an impressive resume, strong interviewing skills, and a …

Summer Farewell

Congratulations! The time has come to wrap up the 2014-2015 academic school year at Hope College. Everyone has already packed up their belongings and taken their final exams…Some students have taken their final exam EVER! Well the Career Development Center wants to say–Congratulations! You have made it!  For the students who will be studying abroad, returning …