After an internship's completion, supervisors at the internship site and students receive a final assessment survey. This survey report examines the site supervisor's answers to two specific questions. The first question is whether the organization would consider hiring another Chatham student, and the second question is whether they have any feedback or suggestions regarding the quality of Chatham's Internship Program. In addition, the report also looks into the responses of the students regarding what they gained from the internship.

Mike Carnicella, Founder and CEO of Transitional Options who talks about the important relational aspects of internships and how at Transitional Options interns are able to successfully build their resume and their careers.

On Wednesday, March 27th Dress for Success Pittsburgh arrived at Chatham with a free boutique of professional clothing. Students rushed to the Welker Room in James Laughlin Music Hall to get suited for success.

Chatham University interns are impressing employers with their remarkable strengths and abilities. Mercy Nyoni, the Graduate Associate for the Internship Program, oversees the current 74 students completing an internship this spring semester. Mercy completed the Spring 2024 Mid-term Evaluation Report that highlights the outstanding performance of these students during their internships.

Sarah Chedwick from Shady Side Academy recently sat down with Hannah Fischer, Student Assistant for Employer Engagement, and discussed her experiences working with interns from Chatham University. Through her close engagement with these interns, Sarah not only fosters their professional growth but also nurtures meaningful connections that extend far beyond the confines of their internship experiences.

Searching for an internship can be daunting and stressful, but with a growth mindset and strategy, success is within reach. Ian Hare, Career Development Associate and third year graduate student at Slippery Rock University, shares his invaluable insights and experiences that guided him through his internship search process.

Over the winter break, we contacted students to understand their internship. We are sharing their stories to highlight their experiences and the knowledge they gained from it for you to get inspiration from for your own internship search.

In a momentous celebration of professional growth and unwavering dedication, it is with great pleasure that we announce the well-deserved promotion of Hannah Su Hepler.

Learn about the first-ever Impromptu Interview event! Read to find out the students, faculty members’, and employers’ perspective about the event. Also, hear from Hannah Fischer and Jaqueline Clark’s purpose for the event.

Mental health maintenance is a topic that college students know all too well. Our faculty members acknowledged this topic as they advanced in their professional journeys. To learn their advice about mental health care, listen to the stories from our three professors: Dr. Erin Williams-Hatala, the Program Coordinator for the Biological Sciences and the Associate Professor for Biology; Dr. Christine Sarteschi, the Professor of Social Work and Criminology; and Professor Sara Bauknecht, the Assistant Professor in Communications.

On Wednesday, September 27th, the Office of Career Development hosted another successful Job and Internship Networking Mixer, with 147 students and 39 employers attending.

Only 4% of the Hispanic-Latinx community occupy senior positions in the corporate world. To increase their representation, there are three tips that corporations should utilize: mentorship programs, leadership programs, and education programs.

We interviewed two employers from the Spring 2023 Job and Internship Networking Mixer, Sara Marlovits from Northwestern Mutual and Dan Synde from Heritage Valley Healthcare System. Also, we interviewed one employer from the recent Fall 2023 Job and Internship Networking Mixer, Valetta Mays. These employers gave an insight into the mixer event, views about students, and advice for them as well.

Over the summer, we contacted students to understand their internship. We are sharing their stories to highlight their experiences and the knowledge they gained from it for you get inspiration from for your own internship search.

Like with the students we help, we want our Student Assistants to gain the skills and qualities that prepare them for the professional world. We interviewed our Graduate Associate, Julia Rayburg, and our undergraduate Student Assistant, Emily Steinberg about their time working for Career Development and their future goals.

Whether you are graduating soon or later, it is stressful thinking about your professional life.

Although the fall semester looked very different for students at Chatham, many were able to get experience in their fields through adapted or virtual internships.

Though January isn’t often known for its sunny disposition, it does mark National Mentoring Month, a continuous bright spot in our community.

Even though college has only just begun for many Chatham students, it’s never too early to start building out your resume. And thanks to Chatham’s Office of Career Development and their robust offerings, you never have to stress about creating your resume alone.