Career Counseling for Students & Alumni
Career Counselors who are knowledgeable about career options, trends, and skills and who are able to guide you through making career-related decisions are available to meet with Princeton students or alumni for consultation. From thinking about your major/concentration to exploring career options to preparing for graduate school, they are able to talk with you so that you can gain a better understanding of your interests, motivations, skills, and the types of job options that are the best fit for you. You may also meet with a counselor to get specific feedback on a resume or personal statement, or if you have a question about what to do in a particular situation concerning job offers or admission to graduate or professional school.
You can meet with a counselor any time about anything career-related. This might include the following:
- Choosing or changing a major, especially as it pertains to career goals
- Discovering career options and developing a career direction
- Clarifying interests, skills, values, perhaps through an assessment
- Acquiring career-building skills, such as writing cover letters, interviewing, developing contacts, and researching employers
- Learning decision-making skills as you weigh various factors affecting internship experiences, career goals, and possibly graduate study
All meetings are confidential, with the understanding that you as the client will take responsibility for turning the strategies discussed into action.
Scheduling Appointments
Schedule a 30-minute appointment by calling the front desk at 609-258-3325, or visit our homepage to schedule online. Mock interviews and career assessment reviews are for 1 hour. Walk-in hours are also generally available on a daily basis from 3-5 pm throughout the academic year. Walk-ins last no more than 15 minutes and are designed to answer quick questions. Please call ahead to verify the hours available any given day.
Eligibility
Students currently enrolled in a degree program (undergraduate or graduate) at Princeton and alumni of Princeton are eligible to schedule an appointment with a counselor. Consultations are also available via telephone for those students and alumni outside of the Princeton area. Other members of the University community are welcome to use our general online resources.