SOPHOMORES – Join the CCI at Kitchel House for the Sophomore Open House on Friday, 9/17 from 3:00-5:00 PM
Visit the Center for Careers and Internships during the Sophomore Open House!
Come check out our new location in Kitchel House at 152 College Street, chat with CCI staff and our fabulous Peer Career Advisors out on the lawn, learn about CCI resources and events, and take away delicious snacks!
Middlebury Major and Minor Guides Available Online!
go/majorguides
- Read about each major/minor.
- Find reasons you might choose a certain major/minor.
- Review how to translate your learning into professional competencies.
- See some of the many interesting ways Middlebury graduates have applied their liberal arts learning to engage the world.
Midd2Midd – Don’t forget to activate your account!
First-Years and transfer students – you don’t want to miss out on joining Midd2Midd.
Midd2Midd is Middlebury’s online platforms that facilitates mentoring, networking, and outreach across the Middlebury community. We recently sent YOU an invitation to join and we encourage you to activate your account and complete your profile.
Our programs include:
- MiddMentors—Be a mentor. Find a mentor. Lets you find a dedicated alumni mentor for conversations and advice on careers, exploring what’s next, and navigating life at Middlebury.
- MiddConnect—Give advice, Get advice. Enables you to reach out to alumni and Midd parents to get career advice, ask questions, and explore our talented community.
- MiddGroups—Find your community. Connects classmates, teammates, collaborators, and costars through affinity-based communities.
- Midd Gigs—Short-term, professional projects offered by Middlebury alumni and parents. These projects enable Middlebury students and recent graduates to develop and demonstrate their skillsets, explore career paths, and build their networks.
Check your Middlebury email for a personal invitation to join.
Returning students: Remember to complete and/or update your Midd2Midd profile and then begin connecting with alumni!
Activate Your Handshake Profile – Week 3 of our #NoFailFall
Your To Do for Week Three:
We’re back with Handshake’s #NoFailFall!
Maybe you took summer courses, or helped organize a food drive for your community.
Add ’em to your Handshake profile to show recruiters what you know — and what you care about!
Considering a Winter Term Internship for Credit?
Do you have a Winter Term internship lined up or want to consider doing a J-term internship? Here’s the information you’ll need if you want to take part in an internship AND earn credit for the internship. Find all the Information, FAQs, Timeline and Checklist here or follow the steps below. STEP 1: Have your resume approved by a CCI Peer Career Advisor (PCA). No appointment necessary. See go/PCAs for times and locations. STEP 2: Secure your internship. Check out the Winter Term internships currently posted in Handshake, visit go/findinternships for tips, or make an appointment with a CCI advisor or visit a PCA for help. STEP 3: Find a Middlebury faculty member to serve as your academic sponsor. See FAQ at go/WTinternships for more info on academic sponsors. STEP 4: Write your personal statement for your application for credit including 3 scholarly sources (see samples). STEP 5: Download the Internship Agreement Form, read it, and initial all sections. STEP 6: Create an Experience in Handshake – this is your application for credit. go/Handshake>Career Center>Experiences>Create an Experience. Select Winter Term Application for Credit/Funding and Winter Term 2022 and answer all questions marked with an asterisk. Immediately after submitting, attach your personal statement, your CCI-approved resume, and a signed Internship Agreement. Several funding grants are available for students on financial aid on a first-come, first-served basis. Internship credit is approved on a rolling basis up until Dec. 1. Apply now! Please note: Sophomores through Super Seniors who have been enrolled for Fall ’21 (exceptions apply) or those on an approved study away program (Middlebury or non-Middlebury) are eligible to earn credit during Winter Term 2022. |
US State Department Summer 2022 Internships
Believe it or not, the deadline for next summer will be coming up soon.
The U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program is an unpaid internship with the opportunity to work in U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices around the United States. This program is designed to provide substantive learning experiences in a foreign affairs environment.
I suggest you CLICK HERE to go to the website and learn more, and sign up for “Keep Me Informed” to be notified when the application opens.
Crack Codes and Learn About NSA’s Student Opportunities
September 09, 2021 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Please join us for an engaging NSALive Adobe Webinar to learn about the National Security Agency and Student Program opportunities, as well as a deep dive into the 2021 Codebreaker Challenge!
Codebreaker Challenge is our annual cybersecurity & cryptanalysis challenge with a realistic, NSA mission-centric scenario open to U.S based academic institutions.
The 2021 challenge is open from August 2nd – December 31st 2021. Click HERE to register
How to interview for Federal jobs
Join the US Office of Personnel Management to learn specific information that will prepare you for Federal interviews. We will cover actions attendees should take prior to the interview, in addition to delivery methods, types of questions that may be asked during the interview and how to respond, as well as other considerations. After attending this session, attendees will be equipped with knowledge on how to prepare for successful interviews.
Thursday, September 16 at 1 pm
Click HERE to RSVP
Have you joined Midd2Midd yet?
First-Years and transfer students – did you know that nine in 10 workers who have a career mentor say they are happy in their jobs? Activate your Midd2Midd account and begin searching the Middlebury network for advisors, mentors, and connections.
Midd2Midd is Middlebury’s online platforms that facilitates mentoring, networking, and outreach across the Middlebury community. We recently sent YOU an invitation to join and we encourage you to activate your account and complete your profile.
Our programs include:
- MiddMentors—Be a mentor. Find a mentor. Lets you find a dedicated alumni mentor for conversations and advice on careers, exploring what’s next, and navigating life at Middlebury.
- MiddConnect—Give advice, Get advice. Enables you to reach out to alumni and Midd parents to get career advice, ask questions, and explore our talented community.
- MiddGroups—Find your community. Connects classmates, teammates, collaborators, and costars through affinity-based communities.
- Midd Gigs—Short-term, professional projects offered by Middlebury alumni and parents. These projects enable Middlebury students and recent graduates to develop and demonstrate their skillsets, explore career paths, and build their networks.
Check your Middlebury email for a personal invitation to join.
Returning Returning students: Remember to update and complete your Midd2Midd profile and then begin connecting with alumni!
Activate Your Handshake Profile!
Your To Do for Week TWO:
Before you get started applying to roles, attending virtual fairs, and connecting with recruiters, you’ll want to show everybody what you’re made of!
During week two of the Handshake #NoFailFall, add any skills and past work experience — including volunteering + internships — to your profile. These elements can improve your chances of showing up in an employer search.
Pro-tip: you can edit your profile anytime, so keep adding skills, certifications, and work experience to your Handshake profile as you build up your resume over the years.