Student Services Career Development Center Macalester College
Career Development Center

If you would like personalized assistance, please contact the CDC for an individual appointment, or stop by during drop-in hours Monday through Friday between 2 P.M. and 4 P.M.

Frequently Asked Questions from Students

Your students says:
"I can't decide what I want to pursue."
"I don't know what I want to do with my life."
"There's nothing here that interests me."

    How the CDC can help you:
  • Career assessments to explore interests and opportunities
  • Individual career counseling with a CDC counselor

Your student says:
"I want to study medicine, but organic chemistry is causing me to rethink that."
"What is the outlook for my field?"
"Should I go to graduate school or get a job first?"
"What can I do with this major?"

Your student says:
"Do I need graduate school for a career in my field?"
"How can I best prepare myself for a career in my field?"
"How can I find some opportunities to gain experience in my field?"
"Where can I find information on internships?"

Your student says:
"I need help with my resume."
"I am anxious about interviewing."

    How the CDC can help you:
  • CDC library and website
  • Individual career advising
    • Mock Interviews
    • Resume and job search assistance
    • Personal statement
    • Cover letter

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Macalester College · 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105  USA · 651-696-6000
Comments and questions to cdc@macalester.edu