Resources for Students: Life After Mary Washington
Your journey at Mary Wash is full of experiences that shape your future. The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is here to help you explore your interests, build your skills, and connect your education to meaningful opportunities.
Use this page to find guidance, events, and next steps tailored to your year. For full descriptions of our platforms and services, visit our Tools & Resources page.
Life After Mary Washington: Shared Career Supports
Meet with a Career Coach
Schedule an appointment in Handshake to talk about your major, interests, strengths, ideas, or goals.
Prepare Your Professional Documents
Check out our Professional Document resources as you develop your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and more!
Drop-In Hours
Stop by the Career Center (UC 206) during our posted hours for quick help, from resume reviews to internship searches.
Information Tables & Events
Find us across campus during “Eagle Opportunities” pop-up events. We’ll help you learn about upcoming fairs, programs, and opportunities.
Life After Mary Wash Week and the Career & Internship Fair
Join us each semester for our signature events, open to students of all class years.
Focus on:
- Exploring your interests and possible majors
- Building relationships with professors, peers, and campus offices
- Getting involved in clubs, volunteering, or part-time work
Recommended next steps:
- Complete the Focus 2 assessment to identify your strengths and values
- Create your Handshake profile and browse student employment opportunities
- Try a Forage virtual experience to explore different industries
- Attend Life After Mary Washington information tables and early-career events
- Visit the Tools & Resources page to explore other skill-building platforms
Focus on:
- Refining your academic and career interests
- Learning about internships, research, and study-abroad opportunities
- Gaining early professional experiences
Recommended next steps:
- Meet with a career coach to review your resume and set internship goals
- Explore industries using My Next Move and Handshake
- Use Big Interview to start practicing your communication skills
- Attend the Career & Internship Fair to see what opportunities are out there
- Talk to professors or alumni about career paths in your field
Focus on:
- Applying for internships, research, or service opportunities
- Developing your professional brand (resume, LinkedIn, interviewing)
- Exploring graduate school or post-graduation options
Recommended next steps:
- Apply for internships through Handshake or V-TOP
- Schedule a mock interview through Big Interview or a coaching session
- Attend LAMW Week workshops on networking, resumes, and interviewing
- Connect with alumni through Network MaryWash
- Update your LinkedIn and resume with new experiences
Focus on:
- Finalizing your post-graduation plans
- Applying to jobs or graduate programs
- Strengthening your professional network
Recommended next steps:
- Meet with a coach to create a personalized job or grad school plan
- Use Handshake to search and apply for full-time opportunities
- Leverage Coursera Career Academy to earn job-aligned microcredentials
- Attend the Career & Internship Fair to meet employers and discover opportunities
- Stay connected: alumni can continue using CCPD services after graduation
Need help getting started?
- Book a Coaching Appointment in Handshake
- Visit Drop-In Hours in CRUC 206, no appointment needed
- Explore Our Tools & Resources for more platforms, tutorials, and career-building tools
- Connect on Network MaryWash to grow your professional community