Office of Career Services

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You’re smart - that’s how you got here - so you can do many things.

And you probably chose a liberal education because you have a wide array of interests - so you want to do many things. 

That combination creates the “perfect storm” of career possibilities to sort through, and Career Services is here to help.

We teach career-management skills you’ll need your whole life (e.g. resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies). We provide opportunities to explore a variety of occupations and gain experience. And we help you make connections to employers, grad schools and other resources.

Whether you’re an entering student just starting to check things out or a graduating student or alumnus/a ready to tackle a specific search process, our resources empower you to navigate the exciting journey that is your future.

 

Career Services News

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    You wouldn’t necessarily think of a liberal arts college as a training ground for CPAs. But for students who decide to study accounting at Southwestern, the decision pays off. Southwestern ranks sixth out of 140 schools in the southwest region when it comes to pass rates on the Uniform CPA Examination, according to data released by the American Accounting Association for the period covering 2009-2011.
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    The United Way of Williamson County has selected Southwestern University as its Volunteer Partner of the Year for 2013 for financial and volunteer support, including providing student interns.
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    Southwestern alumnus Andy Welch ’95, Principal Electrical Engineer at Orbital Sciences, saw his dreams and efforts take flight - literally - a few weeks ago.

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