We help students discover their strengths, learn career skills through workshops and individual appointments to explore potential majors, careers, internships, and jobs. Students gain real-world job experience through our strong internship program, tools for graduate or professional school applications, and an extensive Sewanee network.
Coaching & Resources
The Career Readiness staff thrives on connection with and support of our students and will provide both virtual and in-person support for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Explore resources or schedule an appointment. We are here to help!
Highlights
Top 20
in The Princeton Review
Based on student feedback, The Princeton Review once again rated Sewanee:
#9 Best Schools for Internships
#19 Best Schools for Career Services
#15 Best Alumni Networks
$500k+
for 173 students
Sewanee awarded nearly $500,000 in funding to enable 173 students to participate in internships and research fellowships remotely and in-person across 17 U.S. states and territories and 8 other countries during the summer of 2022.
97%
of an average graduating class
Of average graduating classes, 97% of students are employed, in graduate/professional school, in the military, or participating in a fellowship or service commitment within six months of graduation.
No matter where you are in your career exploration,
Sewanee Career Readiness can help.
Meet one-on-one
We work with students and recent graduates who are focused and need specific assistance with cover letters and resumes, networking and job search advice, or preparing for an interview. Likewise, we work with students who feel overwhelmed and confused by the process of choosing a major, first job or internship, or even what step to take next.
Schedule an Appointment
Update your resume
Engage with our office
Attend workshops, panels, and other events hosted by Career Readiness. Connect with alumni and others you know, learn about companies or industries of interest, and prepare to be surprised at all of the amazing careers crafted by Sewanee alumni.
Beyond the Gates
Explore all events
Early Student Engagement
Discover opportunities
Wherever you are in your career exploration and decision-making, we're here as you prepare for your next step. From your first resume to your first internship to your first destination after graduating.
EXPLORE Internships
Career-Readiness
STUDENT RESOURCES
FELLOWSHIPS
The Power of the Sewanee Network
The Sewanee alumni network includes more than 18,000 alumni who stand ready to help. Supported through Career Readiness and Sewanee's Office of Alumni and Parent Programs, LinkedIn and Sewanee Gateway are robust tools for developing and nurturing a professional network.
Alumni and parents' linkedin group
Career READINESS LinkedIn
Sewanee Gateway
Outcomes
When Sewanee students graduate, they head in many directions and pursue a wide variety of first jobs. Many head straight to graduate or professional school. Some do both at once. With preparation and support, Sewanee graduates pursue their early career path beyond the gates with purpose and confidence.
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2018-2022 FIRST DESTINATIONS
Meet the Career Readiness Staff
We work with students and recent graduates who are focused and need specific assistance with cover letters and resumes, networking and job search advice, or preparing for an interview. Likewise, we work with students who feel overwhelmed and confused by the process of choosing a major, first job or internship or even what step to take next.
