Career Development

Do you dream of starting your own business or becoming a professor and inspiring others? Do you want to work for an NGO and change the world or improve people's lives through health-care discoveries? Maybe you think you'd make a great government leader, lawyer, philosopher, economist or computer scientist. Maybe you're not sure of your path, but you have some subjects that interest you.

A&S Career Development is your first stop for career exploration, job/internship search support, graduate school support, interview prep, and more. We specialize in helping liberal arts students determine their goals and provide the tools to achieve them. 

Who can make an appointment?

We support current A&S undergraduates (from first-years to seniors) and young alumni within 5 years of graduation. We are available to to discuss career exploration, job search strategies and communication with employers, including resume reviews and practice interviews. Career interest and skill assessment tools are available via individual career counseling appointments. 

It's never too early to start thinking about your future! 

Please note that some of our counselors work remotely throughout the week. Listed below are the days of the week that all appointments with your preferred counselor will be held via Zoom.

Appointments are available from 9:00am - 4:00pm. 

Schedule an appointment to chat with a counselor.

Career development programs:

• Summer Experience Grant 
• Pathways Internship Program
• Nexus Scholars
• Student funding opportunities

We are happy to support young alumni (0-5 years out) with career questions related to graduate school applications, job search strategies, and resume/cover letter edits.  

If you are interested in volunteering for Arts & Sciences Career Development, please email as_careers@cornell.edu. 

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What will you do with a degree from A&S?

Your liberal arts education will help you understand the foundations of knowledge, inquiry and creativity and prepare you for this era of rapid social, technological, economic and environmental change. After graduation, you could go on to a prestigious graduate program, pursue an advanced professional degree or go directly into a challenging and rewarding career.

Click here to learn more about the careers our students pursue after Cornell.