Welcome to Career Services @ the Soll Center for Student Opportunity! Our mission is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and resources to find meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, both while at CMC and after graduation. We strive to do this through individual coaching, customized programming, networking and opportunities for experiential learning.
Career Services is available to all CMC students and alumni! We are organized by "interest clusters" and students are welcome to make appointments with multiple coaches to assist in their exploration activities. Additionally, we have a robust first-year and transfer program that encourages students to understand all the many resources and tools available at Career Services and to discuss each student's individual career goals and plans while they are at college and beyond. It is never too early for students to take the initiative in preparing themselves for life after graduation.
Partner with Career Services
Alumni, parents and families are a tremendous resource for our office, and we thank you for your support and involvement. As a parent or family member, you can partner with us to continue to help our current students! Here are some of the ways in which you can partner with our office:
Post a Job or Internship for Students and Alumni
If you are looking to recruit CMC or Claremont College students to work for your organization, you have come to the right place. We are part of the 7-C College Recruiting Program which means that you can post a position across all of the consortium schools. To post a job you have two options: (1) You can either post the job on Handshake as an employer or (2) you can fill out the brief Alumni & Family Job and Internship Posting Form. You can also use this form if you would like to let CMC or Claremont College students know about opportunities at another organization with which you are affiliated.
Please note that we are able to offer Summer Internships and Experiences funding to CMC students who apply by March 1, so unpaid and low paid internship opportunities are also welcome!
Here are some additional programs we offer to support recruitment on campus:
- On-Campus/Remote Interviews: You can set up times to interview Claremont students on-campus or remotely.
- Information Sessions: We offer employers the opportunity to speak with students about you and your organization. You can help students discover new career options and build a professional relationship.
- Coffee Chats: Get to know students in small groups! Meet with 2-3 students at a time and discuss your company, role, and recruiting process. Career Services can handle all of the scheduling logistics for this event.
- Attend an Industry Meet-Up or Panel Discussion: We have a number of events over the course of the year in which you can network and engage with students who are interested in employment opportunities.
For additional information on any of these programs and to schedule a date for your visit, please contact Charlene Kile.
Share your Career Insights - Experts-in-Residence
Career Services invites our CMC parents to share their expertise and experiences in a particular interest cluster with our students. We seek experts experts at two levels: Generalists and Specialists.
- Generalists talk with students who are new to an industry and are looking for some basic tenants, or a primer, that will help them further investigate the industry. Many career resources are great at providing detailed information on certain sectors, but only someone in the industry can provide a concise overview as to the different lines of work, majors players, current event resources, and other information that provide an overall picture. Conversations may include information about first jobs, good decisions (or bad ones), favorite elements of your work, who and what prepared you the most for your profession, and what you know now that you wish you knew then!
- Specialists talk with students who have narrowed their interests and know the basics about the industry. These questions have a tendency to focus on answers to interview questions, how to differentiate between company cultures, and other information specific to a particular role.
If you are interested in participating in our Experts-in-Residence Program, please complete the following survey, and a career coach will provide your contact information to relevant students. On average, our Experts receive 1-3 emails per month.
Host a CMC Student at your Organization
Job Shadowing
A job shadow experience entails hosting one or more CMC students, in your office, for a partial or full day of shadowing. We are seeking parents who would be willing to host students for a 4-8 hour office visit over winter and summer breaks. The goal is to provide CMC students with more information about career options and to personally experience a day in the life in various professions. If you are interested in learning more, please complete the following survey, and our program coordinator will be in touch with more details.
Networking Treks
Each year, we organize student networking trips to cities such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. Each trip has a particular industry focus, so if you would like to host a visit, please reach out to Ursula Diamond.
Helping Your Student
We encourage you to have your student make an appointment with our office via Handshake. Additionally, please see the For Students page to help your student make the most of their experience at CMC! We have also developed presentations for recent Family Weekends, in which we share valuable information regarding important topics to discuss with your student, such as the recruitment process and timeline and the benefits of networking. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ursula Diamond.