Employers and Alumnae Partners

When you hire from Wesleyan, you will gain an employee who is both academically and professionally prepared.

We know that employers are looking for full-time and intern hires that can walk in both with discipline-specific knowledge as well as the skills necessary to get the job done. When you hire from Wesleyan, you will gain an employee who is both academically and professionally prepared. Our liberal arts graduates have depth of knowledge in their chosen fields combined with the breadth of knowledge that makes them great communicators, writers, and leaders.

Our students undertake rigorous career development preparation beginning their first semester on campus. Wesleyan students are encouraged to think holistically about their skills and experiences and apply that to their goals. Our students also work individually with dedicated professionals to craft their resume or CV, practice mock interviews, and create a strategic plan.

If you are interested in hiring a Wesleyan student as an intern or full-time hire, please contact Sarah Schanck, director of career development, at (478) 757-5224 or sschanck@wesleyancollege.edu. Positions can also be posted through our online portal, Purple Briefcase.

CONNECTING ALUMNAE TO CURRENT STUDENTS 

As an alumna, you know better than anyone the impact your Wesleyan experience has made on your life. As our current Wesleyannes look towards and prepare for their futures, our alumnae are in a unique position to give back to their younger counterparts. If you are interested in using your experience to impact current Wesleyan students, please reach out to Sarah Schanck, Director of Career Development, at (478) 757-5224 or sschanck@wesleyancollege.edu.

What can I do as a Wesleyan alumna to assist current students with their career development?

• Hire an intern.
• Post a full-time or internship position on Purple Briefcase.
• Connect the Center for Career Development with the hiring representative in your organization.
• Consider being a mentor.
• Speak about your experiences through our Professionalism at Wesleyan series.
• Designate a portion of your giving to the Center for Career Development for programming.
• Naming opportunities are also available in our new space in the Olive Swann Porter Student Center.