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Internship and Job Resources

Handshake

Handshake is our primary online career database where Sagehens can search for jobs, internships, events, connect with recruiters, and more.

Pomona College Internship Program

The CDO offers two distinguished internship programs with the Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP) โ€” PCIP Semester and PCIP Summer Experience. Both programs aid students in the process of exploring & determining a career path, gaining a rich understanding of a particular field and/or organization, building & growing their professional networks, and enhancing the understanding of how their liberal arts education will be applied in a professional work environment.

Explore Student Opportunities

Decide where you want to go, by discovering where others have been! Use the map below to explore over 5,000 opportunities Pomona College students have engaged in. 

Internship Transcript Notation

The CDO has been authorized by the faculty to assess internship options and, when warranted, approve internships to be notated as equivalent to one-half-course credit by those colleges that award credit for such work, on the studentโ€™s college academic record.

The 10 Things You Should Do in the First 30 Days of a New Job

The first month of a new job is often a nerve-wracking experience.

There are new people. New customs. Abbreviations you donโ€™t know. And the whole time you may be wondering if you are making a good first impression, if youโ€™re …

By Kerry Martin
Kerry Martin Assistant Director, Alumni Services & Career Advising
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Planning Your Gap Year for Pre- Health and Research

Finding Research Programs and Opportunities

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

                What to Do During Your Gap Years

                Making the Most of Your Gap Year

                Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

                How to Get Research Experience

American Medical …

By Kerry Martin
Kerry Martin Assistant Director, Alumni Services & Career Advising
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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Job/Internship Search

AI technologyโ€™s popularity is soaring. For years, companies have been using it for candidates applying for positions (applicant tracking system โ€“ or ATS) to narrow down applicants. Now, it is being used in writing rรฉsumรฉs/cover letters (like Chat GPT or a …

By Kerry Martin
Kerry Martin Assistant Director, Alumni Services & Career Advising
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Claremont Colleges X The Smithsonian Institution: Summer Internship Opportunities Virtual Information Session

For any questions related to internships and fellowships at the Smithsonian Institution, please email:ย InternsAndFellows@si.edu

By Leandra La Fon
Leandra La Fon Manager, Communications and Digital Media
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Are micro-internships, internships, apprenticeships, or co-ops best for job-seeking students?

It is understandable that many college and university students don’t understand just how much value most hiring managers and others involved in recruiting place on experience as opposed to grades and other academic achievements. Certainly, many employers primarily hire based …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Career Resources

There are many resources to support your search for internship and job opportunities. Below are suggestions to diversify your search …

If you think you have encountered a fraudulent job or employer?

Reach out to the Career Development Office at cdo@pomona.edu

Decide where you want to go, by discovering where others have been! Use the map below to explore over 5,000 …

Contact & Location

Phone
(909) 621-8144
Address

Alexander Hall
550 N. College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00-4:30pm
Friday 8:00-4:30pm

The CDO is located on the east side of Alexander Hall. Please bring your ID to get access.

The CDO is closed from 12-1pm daily.