Career Development

Center for Career Development

The achievements of Holy Cross graduates across the spectrum of careers are a testimony to the value of a Holy Cross education in relation to professional and personal success. While the academic experience at Holy Cross develops knowledge, skills and habits that are crucial for career success, engaging in career development provides the time, space and access to opportunities to explore one's professional interests, strengths and goals. 

The Center for Career Development (CCD) assists students in identifying and clarifying their career objectives, provides vehicles to explore careers and industries, teaches skills and strategies for conducting a successful internship and job search, and provides resources for students to connect with employers who are hiring for internships and full-time jobs. Students are the drivers of and propel their own career development progress; all students are encouraged to engage with the CCD beginning in their first year and throughout their four years at Holy Cross.  

The resources and programs offered by the CCD include: individual career counseling, career education workshops, resume and cover letter critiques, mock interviews, career panels, alumni job shadowing, networking events, internship and job databases, internship and full-time recruiting activities, employer visits, and web resources. The HC Network, a database of Holy Cross graduates who have volunteered to serve as career advisors, is available to all students (https://hcnetwork.holycross.edu). The CCD administers the Crusader Internship Fund, meant to provide limited financial assistance for sophomores and juniors who secure unpaid summer internships.  

The CCD's services and resources are available to all students. The CCD is located in Hogan 203 and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Drop in hours are available to students M-F 1-4 pm, no appointment necessary. Students may schedule appointments, search for internships and jobs, and access print and digital career resources through Handshake (https://holycross.joinhandshake.com).