Faculty and staff play an important role in a student's career education by engaging students in career related conversations, helping students make connections between academic work and career goals, directing students to resources, and connecting student to alumni. The CEO is available to help you and offer you the following links to support you with this important work. More detailed information for faculty advisors can be found in the CEO section of the Advisor's Handbook (PDF).
By partnering with faculty to deliver career content in the classroom, Goucher ensures that every Goucher student receives the career preparation they need to be successful once they graduate. The CEO offers classroom presentations throughout a student’s four years on the topics below. Faculty can request a presentation by emailing career@zo23.com.
Handshake - The CEO partners with Handshake, providing extensive access to internship and job opportunities. Students access our Resume & Cover Letter Check through their Handshake accounts, as well as appointment scheduling, event listings and registration, and employer connections.
Resources by Topic - We provide online resources by topic for easy access, 24/7. Topics include resume writing, interviewing, networking, and more.
CEO Website - Students find information about academic internships, working on campus, job searching, and more through our website, which is reviewed and updated several times throughout each academic year.
Student Advising - Students meet with Career Advisors in one-on-one appointments requested through Handshake, as well as recurring drop-in hours where they can connect with peer Career Mentors. Topics range from resume crafting to career exploration.
Job Fairs - The CEO partners with the Maryland Career Consortium (MCC) to connect Goucher students with hundreds of employers through virtual career fairs. Information about these fairs can be found on the MCC website. Additional career fairs and events can be found in Handshake.
Student Internship Page - Information about the internship search, registering for an internship course for academic credit, and other internship opportunities can be found on this section of the website.
Micro-Internships - Goucher Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional projects, which are completed remotely. These projects are hosted and mentored by Goucher alumnae/i and are just for Goucher students. Micro-internships offer students an opportunity to gain career-related work experience to demonstrate skills and explore career options, as well as build their professional network.
Goucher Intern Funding (GIF) - GIF offers funding for students completing unpaid internship over the summer.
The Career Education Office (CEO) at Goucher College abides by the principles set forth by NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) and expects that employers who use the Center's services will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, sex, age, disability, or genetic information. All employment listings on the CEO platform are posted at the sole discretion of the Career Education Office.
The CEO is not responsible for the content of any linked site; the CEO provides these links only as a convenience and assumes no liability for acts or omissions by third parties or for any material supplied by them. Goucher is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of students to research the integrity and safety of the organizations to which they are applying. Students are advised to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization and reach out to the CEO if they have concerns or questions.