CMC Career Services

CONGRATULATIONS everyone for making it through fall semester! SUPER CONGRATS to those who completed their thesis - Woo Hoo! From everyone at The Soll Center - Have a fantastic winter break whether that be exploring new parts of the world, sleeping in, catching up on shows, reading books you want to read or getting quality time with fam and friends - ENJOY! Happy Holidays! See you in 2025!

Meet Rachel! Rachel is a junior pursuing an Economics Major.

On campus, Rachel is part of the Claremont Sports Business Club and worked in the Office of Alumni Engagement during her first two years at CMC. She has also had multiple coffee chats with employers where she was able to make valuable connections with professionals and learn about different avenues of the job market. Rachel has also utilized SIE funding through the Soll Center.

This past summer, she was a Sales and Marketing Intern at Oliver Marketing. She was able to work directly with Costco to successfully place consumer electronics products in-store and online. Rachel is also currently studying abroad in Spain to further her academic and professional experience.

Rachel points to the one-on-one meetings with Grace at the Soll Center as one of the biggest helps in her journey thus far. She appreciates the guidance she receives on how to prepare for interviews and how to make the most of CMC’s resources, such as a strong alumni network. Rachel also thanks the CSMs for being very helpful in providing resume feedback.

Meet Eva! Eva is a senior pursuing a PPE and Philosophy dual major, with a Legal Studies sequence.

On campus, Eva is the RA of Benson Hall, a Senior Interviewer & Tour Guide at the Admission Office. She is also the Director of Culture on the CMC Mock Trial and Questbridge chapter at CMC.

Outside of CMC, Eva has taken many opportunities to explore her interests and apply her studies to the professional working world. She has served as a Social Media Intern at MarketingWorx, an intern at R&R Law Firm, as well as a Summer Research Fellow on campus for the Philosophy department!

The Soll Center resources that have most benefited Eva include: SIE funding, the Washington DC Networking Trek, and grad school funding. She expresses that they have had a meaningful impact on creating more opportunities for her.

Meet Ritika! Ritika is a sophomore pursuing an International Relations major.

On campus, she is part of the Claremont International Relations Society, a student-run organization that organizes conferences, simulations, and talks to enhance the experiences of IR. Additionally, Ritika is part of Student Connection where she tutors students in the Pomona School District. She is also in Claremont Women in Business and is a Scholar Mentor.

Ritika is currently working as a Virtual Student Federal Service intern for the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas. Here, she works with the political economy division and is responsible for researching the business climate of the Bahamas and investor opportunities. This past summer, she was a Summer University Launch intern for Musizi Sustainable Business Institute through Musizi University. Her work focused on course development for entrepreneurship classes, assisting with developing a business accelerator and a family business research study, helping with logistics for a cybersecurity certificate program, and researching and writing articles and case studies for the Musizi Business Review.

Ritika thanks the Soll Center in her career development. Her networking trek to D.C. allowed her to speak with professionals about different career paths and build relationships. She also has had the opportunity to speak with all the career coaches in the Soll Center to learn how to approach an application process, from finding opportunities to interviewing.

Meet Alana! Alana is a sophomore pursuing an International Relations major with a Genocide Studies sequence.

On campus, she founded and is president of the United Nations Association and Armenian Student Association. She is also part of SOURCE Nonprofit Consulting, the Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company, and the Eastern European and Central Asian Student Association. Alana is also a fellow for Keck International and works as a student assistant at the Mgrublian Center where she manages their podcast.

This past summer, Alana worked with Professor Ferguson on “Echoes of Survival: A Comprehensive Curriculum on Armenian Migration, Genocide, and Diaspora.” There, she created several powerpoints that documented the forced displacement of Armenians from before the founding of the Kingdom of Armenia to the present day, examined the causes and effects of imperial conquests and genocide in the region, and explored how these rifts in stability shape the Armenian diasporic communities worldwide.

Alana thanks the Soll Center in her career development. She went on the D.C. Networking Trek to explore the vast array of careers available in government and meet new alumni. Alana also meets with the career coach Freya, to learn about new internships! Alana also specifically points out SIE funding for allowing her to do research over the summer.

Meet Sybel! Sybel is a senior pursuing a Data Science major with a Leadership Studies sequence.

On campus, he is part of multiple different clubs: CMC Technology Club, Black Students Association, Black Men in Leadership, and the Poker Club. Sybel also works as a Lowe Institute Data Journalist where he produces original research on timely economic and public policy issues to publish articles about his findings. He is also an International Students Services Intern and a Faculty Support Assistant.

Off campus, Sybel was a Technology Intern at Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), a diverse energy company that provides electric and gas service in New Jersey and Long Island. He was also a Data Analyst Intern at Kargo Technologies, a freight logistics marketplace that connected shippers, transporters, and truckers in Indonesia, and a Product Manager Intern at Microsoft.

Sybel thanks the Soll Center in his career development. He has met with career coaches Grace Park and Ursula Diamond to discover new opportunities, as well as meeting with alumni. Additionally, he has utilized CMC Career Chats, in semester funding, and SIE funding.

Meet Nikki! Nikki is a senior pursuing an Economics major.

On campus, she is the Vice President of Finance at Claremont Women in Business. She is also the Co-President of APASA, the Asian Pacific American Student Association at CMC. Additionally, Nikki is the Residential Assistant of Beckett Hall, a Career Service Mentor at the Soll Center, and the UI/UX Manager at Randall Lewis Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Off campus, Nikki was a Finance Development Program Intern at Apple where she worked in the retail finance team. She was also a Real Estate Private Equity Intern at two different companies, CIRE Equity and Montana Avenue Capital Partners, and was a Private Equity Intern at Oceanview Capital Partners.

Nikki points to the Soll Center as playing a pivotal part in her career development. She received SIE support for her freshman summer internship and participated in the New York Networking Trek, allowing her to connect with many alumni, many of whom she still stays in touch with today. Now, as a student worker at The Soll Center, she believes it is incredibly rewarding to give back to the community that has supported her so much.

Meet Dan! Dan is a senior pursuing a dual major in Mathematics and International Relations, with a sequence in Computer Science.

On campus, he has served as a Research Fellow at the Keck Center for International and the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies, as well as a TA for the Math and Integrated Science department.

Outside of CMC, Dan has taken many opportunities to explore his interests and apply his studies to the professional working world. He has served as a Measurement Product Intern at Samba TV, a Research Consultant Intern at Lantana, and an Investment Intern at Hike Capital.

Dan states that meeting with the Career Coaches at the Soll Center and receiving guidance on how to prepare for interviews and networking sessions with alumni were really beneficial. Meeting with them also provided him a clear structure on how to explore and design his career.

Meet Chloe! Chloe is a senior pursuing a major in International Relations.

On campus, she is part of the Alexander Hamilton Society and Liberty in North Korea. She also works as an intern at the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement, as well as a Tour Guide at the Office of Admissions.

Outside of CMC, Chloe has taken many opportunities to apply her studies to the professional working world. She has served as a Research Intern at Project 2049 Institute and a Federal Service Intern at the U.S. Department of State.

Chloe points to the DC Networking Treks as one of the biggest benefits to her career development process. The trek provided an opportunity for her to explore career opportunities in government and connect with professionals in the sector.

Meet Brandon! Brandon is a senior pursuing a dual major in Economics and Media Studies.

On campus, he is part of the Claremont Marketing Group and 1-Gen. He also works at the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement and CMS Sports Medicine.

Outside of CMC, Brandon has taken many opportunities to explore his interests in the entertainment industry. He has served as an Audience Acquisition Intern at Paramount+ and Administrative Assistant & Production Intern at 10 By Ten Entertainment, as well as a Marketing & Data Analyst Intern at Next Step Talent.

Brandon points to the Career Coaches at the Soll Center and the Networking Treks as some of the biggest benefits to his career development process. They provided mentorship that helped him explore his interests and opened many opportunities.