Mission Statement: By virtue of a liberal arts education, Hillsdale College prepares students to lead others and to excel in every calling.  The Career Services Office encourages and assists students in fulfilling their vocations, so that, leavened by their education, the students better serve their neighbors, their nation, and God.

The Career Services Office provides resources and promotes activities that enable students to identify, develop and pursue post-baccalaureate options. Liberal arts students develop critical thinking, communication and information management skills applicable to a variety of settings. Our office is designed to facilitate and help students explore all their options.

Following is a brief outline of the many services your Career Services Office offers:

• Focus 2 —A computerized database that assesses a student’s interest and skills and, in turn, assists him or her in career choices.  The database also allows students to perform in-depth research on more than 2,000 occupations.
• Career Advising—Designed to allow students the opportunity to define career options and to discuss career plans and equip themselves with such job search tools as resume/cover letter writing, interviewing techniques and job-hunting strategies.  Seminars on these topics are also offered each semester. 
• Graduate/Professional School Information—The Career Services Office has research materials and announcements pertaining to graduate schools, assistantships and entrance examinations.  The Career Services Office also has the Kaplan Review courses for GMAT, GRE and LSAT available for students.
• On-Campus Interviews—Employers send recruiters to campus throughout the academic year to fill employment needs.  More than 30 companies visit the campus annually.
• Job Fairs—Listings and applications for job fairs across the nation.
• Web Site—Career Links and Job Fair information.
• Honor Roll Online and What Can I Do With This Major?—Available through Career Links.
• Mock Interviews - A unique chance to practice your interview skills.

Please stop by the Career Services Office today and let us help you on your path to success.