A letter from the Career Development Center to the Class of 2020 during unprecedented times.

In addition to applying to paid opportunities, students might consider supplementing their summer experiences with community service. Volunteering can be a great way for you to learn about yourself, boost your resume, expand your network, and stand out in future application processes. Students can also hone communication and problem solving skills, gain cultural competence, and create positive change in the world. Sounds pretty good, right? Future employers and graduate schools will think so too. Knowing where to find community service projects, particularly in the COVID-19 era, can be a challenge. However, many organizations are sharing ways for volunteers to help on a remote basis.

Due to COVID-19, the world of internships and jobs has changed dramatically. Coupled with advances in technology, employers are offering more remote internship and job opportunities than ever before. This article features tips on ways to make your remote experience a success.

In the past decade, there has been a rise in remote job and internship opportunities. At Skidmore, 200+ remote job and internship opportunities have already been posted on Handshake.

With the majority of engagement with employers happening online, how can you maximize your networking with companies?

With so many companies impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, how must prospective college graduates adapt when it comes to job searching?