Getting Started

We know you are both excited and uncertain when you start thinking about the big decisions in your life. You may feel like you’re supposed to have it all figured out by now, or that the process is too overwhelming, or that you’re too busy to deal with it at the moment.

Relax. It is much easier than you think, and doing a few simple things now can make a big impact on your experience at Mount Holyoke and beyond. The Career Development Center is here to help you no matter where you are in the process.

Starting Points
The Self Assessment is a tool that will help you figure out who you are and where you’re headed. It will help you set aside your anxiety and preconceptions so you can determine what do do next. Get started with the Self Assessment...

Take a look at the tips by class year to see which activities are typically done by people in your class.

Browse the tips by major to get a sense of how to prepare for a career related to your academic interests.

Resources are available for several student communities, including the ALANA, Frances Perkins, International, LGBTQQA, and Students with Disabilities communities.