CMC Career Services

Luis Beltran '25 shares about his summer experience through the SIE program:

As a Launch intern at E & Y, I was given two-week rotations in 3 different accounting sectors, tax, audit and consulting. The consulting rotation was my favorite as I got to see what huge corporations were all about by seeing how their IT systems came together. I created a web scraper and saw the outcome of it as it has been incorporated into their team’s auditing system today! The most important takeaway is that networking is key! With this internship, I was tasked with things I had no knowledge of and I had to learn on the spot. These challenges really allowed me to learn a lot and really showed me the importance of asking questions.

Without the support of SIE, this wonderful experience would not have been possible. I understand what the real world is like and I grew so much as a person.

Laura is a junior studying Psychology and Economics with a sequence in leadership studies. On campus she is the student director of tour guides at the admissions office, VP of Claremont Women in Business, and runs on the CMS cross country team. Last summer she interned at a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley in Seattle as a Product Marketing Intern and this summer she will be working at Mercer’s career consulting practice in Seattle.
She says that the greatest resource at the Soll Center is the career coaches. After many conversations, she and Gary created a list of firms she would love to work for and that led her to getting a job at her number one firm over the summer!

Good connections made at the Student/Parent Networking Event during Family Weekend, a collaborative effort of Career Services and the Parent Network Board!

A few weeks ago our amazing seniors shared their advice about internships, networking, and career paths in the following clusters: Non-Profit and Social Enterprise, Consulting, Accounting and Financial Services, and Technology and Entrepreneurship. Take a look to see their advice to freshman and sophomores!

David is a senior studying Public Policy. On campus, he is the ​​Head Mentor at Asian Pacific American Mentors (APAM) and an Advisor at SOURCE Nonprofit Consulting.

He has interned at UCLA Health, CBRE, and Mercer. He will be returning to Mercer as a Career Consulting Analyst upon graduation.

Through the Soll Center, David has participated in the Consulting and Medicine/Healthcare/Biotech Networking Treks, as well as received SIE funding for his summer internships.

Aly is a senior studying Economics and Data Science.
She has interned at Autobound (an enterprise software startup), Hireflow.ai (recruiting enterprise software startup), and Palantir Technologies.
Through the Soll Center, Aly has participated in the ITAB Silicon Valley Trek and received SIE funding to help with summer internships.
On campus, she is involved in RLCIE, Ski Club, California Culture Club, and works as both a resident and laboratory technology assistant.

Shoutout to Aly for taking advantage of many of the resources the Soll Center has to offer!!

Over the past week, our amazing seniors have participated in our “Peers and Careers” workshops where they have shared valuable advice about their career path, internships, and networking tips! Take a look to see their advice to freshmen and sophomores.

TODAY JAN 27!!! If you are interested in consulting, do not miss this opportunity to learn more from alumni and employers in this casual setting!

Our Peers & Careers Series starts Monday, 1/23 with Medicine, Healthcare & Biotech! Graduating seniors get real and share their tips and advice for pursuing careers in the healthcare space. Panelists include: Abigail Parrish, Courtney Hooks, Bryn Kable, Madeline Galbraith and Natasha Singareddy! Sign up today!

We have two treks during spring break that you can apply for: DC and STEM (swipe to second photo). The deadline is January 19! A great opportunity to explore careers in govt, public policy, human rights (DC) or careers in medicine, healthcare, biotech and science (STEM). Apply through Handshake under the ‘Jobs’ tab!

We just wrapped two Networking Treks this week, Silicon Valley and Financial Services! Students from both treks learned about various career paths within these two spaces through company visits and a lot of networking with alumni! Reels on each coming soon!

We asked you all what your plans were for break and here’s what some of you said!! We hope Winter break has been treating you all very well❄️❄️ Happy Holidays ⛄️

Meet the rest of the Career Career Services Mentors Team!

Now that you have gotten to know the CSMs, don’t be shy to wave hi when you see them on campus! Drop by the Soll Center to get feedback on your resumes and cover letters!

The CSMs are available for drop-ins 9AM-5PM Monday through Friday!

(1/2) Meet the Career Services Mentors Team!

Featured in this post include: Jasmine Perales, Camille Fortes, Abizer Mamnoon, Samantha Manywa, Scarlett Liu, Carol Nobili, Cindy Burga-Romero, Brianna Roldman, Matthew Ho and Christina Zogopoulou!

Meet our Assistant Director of First-Year programming, Jesal Patel!

Why should students be actively utilizing the SOLL center?

“To help figure out what career options are available, gain access to valuable resources, and build relationships.”

Meet Garineh!

Garineh is the Assistant Director for the Sponsored Internships and Experiences Program.

One thing she wants students to know about her:
“I love listening to podcasts/audiobooks and am always looking for new ones so if you have any you particularly enjoy, I'd love to hear about them!”

Everyone meet the Administrative Associate, Mia Trugerro!

What is something you would like students to know about you?
“I have a passion for helping others and I am excited to help students get closer to their career goals.”

What is your favorite resource/opportunity at the SOLL center?
“You can come in anytime and a Career Service Mentor can provide feedback and tips on how to improve your resume/ CV. (No appointment needed)”

Meet Freya!

Freya is a career coach specializing in Accounting & Financial Services; Government, Law & Public Policy; and Non-Profit & Social Enterprise

One thing she wants students to know about her:
“I struggled a lot with self-doubt in my first year at CMC and seriously considered transferring elsewhere. I was fortunate to find my community and support system that helped me give CMC another chance. And now look at me, an alumna-turned-staff!”

Meet our Director For Student Opportunities, Ursula Diamond!!

Ursula works with graduating seniors to help them achieve their post-graduate goals with confidence.

Why should students be actively utilizing the SOLL Center?

“Because they don’t have to figure everything out on their own. We offer individual advice, resources and connections to help each student explore their career options. If we don’t know the answer to a question, we help the student find the answer” - Ursula

Meet our Associate Director, Grace Park !

Grace is the Career Coach working in the following cluster: Creative & Entertainment, Technology & Entrepreneurship.

Favorite Memory of Working with Students
"My favorite moment with students is watching them walk away after a coaching session less anxious than when they walked in, more inspired, more confident and armed with new techniques and tools to help them in their career development”- Grace

Meet our Employer Relations Coordinator Charlene!

Favorite Memory From Working With Students: “One of our alums working at Deloitte was on campus interviewing students. She came up to me and told me that if it wasn't for me she wouldn't have gotten the job at Deloitte. She had missed the application deadline and I emailed her resume to the recruiter asking them to still consider her. She ended up getting the job.”

Meet our Employer Relations Coordinator Charlene!

Favorite Memory From Working With Students: “One of our alums working at Deloitte was on campus interviewing students. She came up to me and told me that if it wasn't for me she wouldn't have gotten the job at Deloitte. She had missed the application deadline and I emailed her resume to the recruiter asking them to still consider her. She ended up getting the job.”

The Soundtrack to Charlene’s Life:
I Will Survive — Gloria Gaynor

Meet our Assistant Director Gary!

Gary is the Career Coach working in the following interest cluster: Medicine, Biotech & Health Services; Consulting; and Science & Environment.

Favorite memory from working with students:
“The moment when I see that my help is having an impact and the student feels empowered to move forward on their own.”

The soundtrack to Gary’s life:
When Legend Rise (or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star if Gary’s kids chose)

Swipe right to read about Camille ‘23 and Charlene's ‘25  experience in The Creative and Entertainment Trek, which took place in fall break! During the Trek, students had the opportunity to network with CMC alums and professionals and learn about various career paths in the media/entertainment space.

CMC Career Services updated their website address.

Johnson Lin ‘21 accepted an offer of admission to Harvard Business School’s 2+2 MBA deferral program. This opportunity allows him to spend 2-4 years pursuing his career interests before matriculating to Harvard’s MBA program, of which he is currently leaning towards the 3-4 year window.

We hope you enjoyed learning from our senior student panels these last two weeks! Please feel free to reach out or let us help you make that connection.

Welcome back! We hope your first week is off to a great start! While we might be hybrid for this month, Career Services is **fully operational.**

If you have any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]. We always love hearing from you!

Vanessa Romo '19 is pursuing my master’s (Ed.M.) in Education Policy and Analysis at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. After working in an education non-profit/afterschool program for about 1.5 years, she knew she wanted to enact educational change on a larger, systemic scale through policy. Her career shift from the non-profit field to the policy field naturally prompted her to apply to a graduate program that would equip her with the skills and knowledge to make educational policy change. It’s her goal to ensure that marginalized students are given the educational access, opportunities, and resources they deserve. With the tools she gains from her program, Vanessa aims to advocate for educational policies that empower marginalized youth and communities, and advance equity and justice.

A senior, Neyda (she/hers) has interned in Guatemala as a teacher assistant and a project lead with Sacred Generations - a non-profit aimed at empowering tribal communities by addressing the intersection of mass incarceration, education inequity, and climate injustice. Recently, she worked as a teacher's assistant with Sadie Nash Leadership Project, an initiative to empower young women and gender-expansive youth of color through the teaching and learning of leadership, social justice, feminism, and community building.

Although she characterizes all of her experiences as being impactful and meaningful, her roles as a teaching assistant were the most valuable. Not only was she a teacher but also a student. Neyda learned so much from her students, whether pineapple belongs on pizza, how to reimagine the future, or how to be patient and adaptable. Through both experiences, she confirmed she wants to work with youth post-grad.

Do you know the differences between the various types of interviews? Learn about informational interviews to ensure you are preparing accordingly!

During her time at CMC, Laura Vences ‘22 has interned for a variety of places, including the U.S. House of Representatives, Latina Republic, the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory (BHAC), and Octagon.

This summer she is working at the BHAC as the lead in launching We Got Next!, a sports broadcasting and social justice program for BIPOC youth. Since the sports broadcasting space is heavily white and male dominated, the goal is to empower LA’s youth and create pathways for those underrepresented in sports. This internship has been especially meaningful for Laura as she has been able to work and connect with people in the larger sports industry (Converse, Dodgers, and LAFC), as well as practice community outreach and learn about the different needs of low-income BIPOC communities throughout LA.

“Securing an internship is difficult and sometimes exhausting, so my advice is to not be afraid to try something new! Even if you feel like an internship is unrelated to your major or your plans after college, summer is an opportunity to explore and learn about careers you may have never considered. Regardless of what you do, you will gain valuable experience that can go on a resume and will hopefully even give you insight into what you like, what you don’t like, and what you’re passionate about!”

Have you updated your Handshake? Remember that Handshake is a readily available tool that connects students and employers when looking for opportunities.

Thank you for joining us at our open house this last week! We hope you were able to learn something new and get all of your questions answered. Remember our doors are always open to stop by for a quick chat and some coffee!

Before deciding on what you want to do, it’s important to explore your options! Have you done your research?

Welcome back everyone! As you settle in, don’t forget to stop by and say hello, especially to our new members. And if you haven’t met him already, meet Jesal, assistant director of first year programming.

Jesal is a Claremont Colleges alum who recently received his Masters in Higher Education. As a first-generation, low income student, Jesal understands many of the struggles students are expected to navigate on their own. Now that he’s working in higher education, Jesal wants to be a support for students who are limited from many resources and opportunities, changing the current system in place.

During his time at CMC, Jesal hopes to foster love, laughter, and community amongst students. Additionally, as someone who now works in Career Services, he wants students to know that they are so much more than their “productivity” which can often drive society.

Networking can be intimidating, but a good place to start is by simply knowing who’s accessible!

In the summer following her first-year of college, Milagros Romero ‘22 helped her mom out with a catering business that she started from home. While it wasn’t an internship, she was able to learn about budgeting. She also picked up some of her mom’s staple Mexican food recipes. During this summer, Milly has been working as a Summer Intern Manager at CMC’s Kravis Lab for Social Impact where she completed a variety of projects ranging from data analysis and reports to creating surveys to working on KLab’s for this upcoming year.

Though the work she's been doing with KLab is completely remote, Milly loves her internship experience for the range of work she'd been exposed to. She learned how to clean and code data to input into Tableau; how to use Qualtrics as a survey tool; and how to edit and design websites through Wordpress. Milly never thought she would be able to gain so much from just one internship.

“It’s very important to communicate with your manager/supervisor. It’s very easy to just want to keep your struggles to yourself, but if you communicate you can receive advice and if you end up being behind in your work at least they know what’s going on with you.”

Taking the time to prepare is only the first step of any application. Start by reviewing what you might or might not know!