Support for Students
Connect with a Career Advisor
Pomona College students are encouraged to use the CDO as a resource for anything and everything career related. From considering graduate school, to making your next big career step, our advisors are here to help.
Join us for Drop- Ins
Have a quick question regarding an upcoming application or need a quick resume overview? Our Peer Advisors are here to help! Monday through Friday drop-in between 10:30am to 11:30am and 3:00pm-4:40pm
Handshake
Find Job and Internship Opportunities, Career Fairs, Apply to On-Campus Jobs, and More
Handshake is our career information and web-based recruiting system. Students at Pomona College are encouraged to create a Handshake profile during their first year. Through Handshake, students can:
- Create a personalized profile viewable by employers
- Schedule career advising appointments
- Apply to on-campus jobs
- Discover jobs, internships, career fairs, virtual workshops, and more
- Register for CDO events, such as résumé workshops, alumni panels, fellowship information sessions, graduate school seminars, recruiting events, and more
Find Funding Opportunities
Pomona College students have a multitude of resources at their fingertips. Let the CDO help you find the funding you need. Through the Pomona College Internship Program, Smart Start Career Fellows, and fellowship advising, your next big opportunity is just one application away!
Class Year Checklists
Wondering where to start in your career journey? View detailed lists of what you could be doing to gain experience while you are here at Pomona!
Reserve an Interview Room
The CDO, located in Alexander Hall, has two private interview rooms to reserve for your upcoming virtual or phone interview. The two rooms are available Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm and closed 12pm -1pm daily.