探索, experience and 参与.

职业生涯 Services

McPherson College is focused on careers. It’s a focus that begins freshman year and is incorporated across curriculum in the classroom, in service opportunities, in experiences outside of the classroom. The 职业生涯 Services office is the hub of this effort engaging students early to begin acquiring the skills for a career and ensuring career placement when they graduate.

职业生涯 Services is here to help you find jobs and experiences through:

职业生涯 Placement
We’ll help you get started in your career by connecting you with job opportunities prior to or upon graduation.

实习
Gain direct, hands-on work experience while earning your degree. 实习 occur in your field of study. 80% of the recent graduating class had at least one internship or field experience prior to graduation.

Field 经验
Shadow a professional to see what a day in the life of your chosen career path looks like.

校外工作
Earn money in a paid position, that may or may not be in your chosen field, with an employer outside of the college.

Work Study or On-Campus Job
应用 for a paid position, arranged between you and an on-campus department.

 

职业生涯做好准备.

We know one of your top priorities in earning a college education is finding a job. We’re confident that our education and resources, combined with your hard work and dedication, will set you apart in your career.

3/4

of our graduates secure a job before graduation. That's 3x the national average. 99% are employed or placed in grad school within six months.

职业生涯 Services FAQ:
How does a student find a job or internship?
职业生涯 Services utilizes the easy-to-use Handshake platform to house on-campus employment, full- and part-time positions, 实习, employer events, study and work abroad opportunities and service and volunteer opportunities. 职业生涯 Services partners with many local employers specializing in accounting and finance, 卫生保健, manufacturing and more.
Can I meet with the career services director during my campus visit?
是的!  艾米·贝克曼, our career services director, loves talking to recruits about job and internship opportunities as early as your freshman year.
Can I get help figuring out my major or my career plan?
是的!  职业生涯 Services has many tools such as career-interest inventories, self-assessment tools, occupation search guides that are easy to use to help you learn what career options best fit you.
Can I do an internship and earn credit towards my degree?
是的,你可以! After 12 hours completed at McPherson College, students can complete an internship or field placement for credit. Up to 10 total hours earned through 实习 can be applied toward graduation.

The Enterprising MC Student

Starting their freshman year, students are introduced to the Enterprising MC Student model – a process to explore, experience, 参与 while discovering the skills they need to be successful in their future careers.

Throughout their years at McPherson College students become more adept at applying what they learn through this process resulting in a strong resumé to assist their job search. Initially students are encouraged to establish direction and declare a major then test that direction, try-out ideas and confirm their decision. 在后来的岁月里, students add to their knowledge base and experiences, make adjustments if necessary and increase their level of career involvement. 最后, students are supported in taking on leadership roles, 向人求教, engaging with industry mentors and interning with organizations within their desired field.

Enterprising MC Student Model

Activities in the Enterprising MC Student process:

探索
建议, meeting with faculty, career workshops, employer events, 地平线基金, 志愿服务, 工作见习, club/organization involvement

经验
Field experience/site visits, 向人求教, conference participation, networking events, service learning, career workshops, on-campus leadership

参与
实习, part-time relevant work, conference presentation, senior research or capstone projects, leadership roles, 第一次, full-time positions