Career centers: Subscribe to Spotlight on Careers
Spotlight on Careers is written and maintained by career professionals at selective liberal arts colleges around the country.
A unique and comprehensive career resource designed specifically for liberal arts students, including information on:
- Alumni profiles from a wide array of majors
“Spotlight on Careers is a great place to send students who want to explore the options open to them with a liberal arts degree.” Kim Gustafson, Assistant Director, Bates Career Development Center
- Types of employers in different industries
- Types of jobs and internships available
- Salary information
- Interview tips and resume advice specific to each career
- Guidance on graduate schools relevant to different career paths
The web site is reviewed twice a year to ensure up-to-date information, and features:
- Flexible search functions to allow students to customize the information to their interests
- Links to industry specific web sites and resources to guide student searches
- Searchable advice from alumni by major and/or job type so liberal arts graduates can see the possibilities for their degrees
- Available to college and university career offices as a subscription that offers exclusive access to students on campus as well as via a password
The Liberal Arts Career NetWORK (LACN) is a consortium of 31 top liberal arts colleges and universities that collaboratively maximizes technology to develop innovative resources and initiatives, positioning students and graduates for a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.