Pomona College Career Development Office

Some pics from our Columbia Law School Information Session on Oct. 27! We had 72 Sagehens in attendance 😀 Thank you to the admissions officers from Columbia Law School for taking the time to present to our students.

Once a Sagehen, always a Sagehen 💙

Brandon Tran PO '21 is a Strategy Analyst at Deloitte Consulting who actively recruits Pomona students for consulting roles. He also shows support by hosting workshops and expanding activities to Pomona's Campus in 2022.

Thank you Brandon for supporting your fellow Sagehens! 👏

If you're a Pomona alum interested in working with current students, participating in a workshop or information session, or curious about additional opportunities, visit our website today! 🔗

Our very own Hazel Raja, Associate Dean & Senior Director of the CDO, was featured by the Career Leadership Collective during Season 6 Episode 4 of their Everyday Innovator Interview series! 💯

Everyday Innovator Interviews are 15–20-minute power-packed chats with a diverse array of career services leaders talking about the concepts of transformation, connectedness, courage, mindset, scale and hope for the future.

The interview was conducted by Monique Frost.

Watch the video here: https://buff.ly/3zTIVj9

We were so glad to see 32 students at our Law School Admissions Panel featuring representatives from Boston University, Cornell, George Washington, and UCLA Schools of Law ⚖️

Thank you to our Sagehens for attending and thank you to our guest presenters! 🤗

Way to go Class of 2023! 👏

Our CDO "Beyond the Gates" information panel connected current Pomona students to Sagehen Families, where they shared their personal academic and professional journeys, and answered questions 🤗

Thank you all for joining us 💙

Once a Sagehen, always a Sagehen 💙

Sophia West PO '22 an Operations Consultant at K1 Investment Management is working with the CDO to create more recruiting opportunities for Pomona students!

Thank you, Sophia, for supporting your fellow Sagehens 🙌

If you're a Pomona alum interested in working with current students, participating in a workshop or information session, or curious about additional opportunities, visit our website today! 🔗

Thank you Sagehens and families for attending our Pomona Funded Summer Experiences (PCIP & SURP) Information Panel 😎

Interested in learning more about Pomona-funded Summer Experiences? Come visit the CDO, or check out our website!

Thank you to our Sagehen Families and students for attending our CDO Open House! 💙

✨ Introducing your CDO Peer Advisors for the 2022-23 Academic Year ✨

Stop by our office and meet the team! We're located between Alexander Hall and the SCC. Come hang out in our lounge, join us for Drop-in Hours, reserve an interview room, or make an appointment with a career advisor 😎

Pomona students and alumni Kate Aris ’22, Jacinta Chen ’21, Calla Li ’22, and Paul McKinley ’22 strike a pose at the University of Cambridge’s Downing College 🎓 These four Downing Scholars are furthering their education in biotechnology, world history, geopolitical influence, and energy technology. Read the full story here: https://buff.ly/3eqpUNF

Marina Aina, a 21-year-old student majoring in American Studies at Pomona College, poses for photos on the school's campus in Claremont, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Aina was used to getting paid for her internships and could not see taking an unpaid opportunity over a summer job. "If I felt that it wasn't compensated then I wouldn't go for it because I wouldn't have the funds to cover it," Aina says. "I wouldn't want to ask my parents, who are helping me pay for college, to pay for something I'm doing over the summer."

From the article, "Unpaid internships face new scrutiny as barriers to careers," by Naomi Harris and Jocelyn Gecker.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3BZXvWy

(AP Photos by Jae C. Hong)

Over 60 Sagehens came to get their picture taken outside of the CDO during our headshot event on Friday! Thank you so much to our student photographer, Jiahao for all your hard work -- we appreciate you! 💙

And of course, a huge thank you to all of our Pomona students for attending!!

Thank you Sagehens for attending our Harvard Law School Information Session with Assistant Dean for Admissions and Chief Admissions Officer, Kristi Jobson 🤗 and thank you, Kristi, for speaking with Pomona students!

Pomona College Alumna Mya Fraley '20 (right), a Senior Associate at TM Financial Forensics, participated in the 2022 Accounting & Finance Meet-Up, hosted by the Pomona College Career Development Office and the Claremont McKenna College Career Center!

Stay tuned for more on Mya, and click the link in our bio to view upcoming career events 😎 🔗

Thank you to our panelists and moderator for the "Explorations in Biology Research," panel as a part of the Intensive Summer Experience Symposium series 🎉 We appreciate all of your hard work and sharing your experience with your fellow Sagehens!

The Intensive Summer Experience Symposium continues with the "Neuroscience and Linguistics: From Medicine to Animal Models," panel 🙌 Thank you to our student panelists for presenting your amazing projects and experiences, and to our moderators and attendees for supporting our Sagehens! 💙

Interested in a career in law? Sign up on Handshake for the CDO's Prelaw Newsletter! ⚖️

Susanne Mahoney Filback is the Associate Director of Preprofessional programs and Prelaw Advisor in the Career Development Office. She has been selected as president-elect of the Pacific Coast Association of Prelaw Advisors, one of the six regional professional associations that make up PLANC (Prelaw Advisors National Council). She will serve in this role for one year before beginning her three-year term as president.

Chirp, chirp! Way to go, Susanne! 👏

The Intensive Summer Experience Symposium (ISES) is underway! 🎉 Thank you to our student panelists Caroline Welch '25, Naomi Tilles '22, Jon Burkart '24 and Claire Chang '24 for presenting their summer projects in Politics & Public Policy 😎

Thank you to Pierre Englebert, Associate Dean of the College and to H. Russell Smith, Professor of International Relations and of Politics for moderating.

Students are presenting all week! Click the link in our bio to attend in-person or watch virtually 🔗

Thank you, Deloitte for hosting an Interview and Case Preparation Workshop for our Sagehens!

The workshop covered key strategies and tips for tackling the Deloitte Strategy Consulting interview process. Deloitte representatives provided insight into their recruiting process, reviewed tips and tricks for case interviews, and walked through a case with student attendees.

Click the link in our bio to search for similar events 🔗 ✨

The CDO had such a great time co-hosting the Accounting and Finance Meet-Up with on Friday! Thank you to all of the students, alumni, and employers who attended 💙

Chirp, chirp!

Fellowship Spotlight Fridays are back! ✨

Franco Liu ’20 was awarded the Downing Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge for 2020-21.

Liu had never heard of the field of linguistics before coming to Pomona College. An international student from China, Liu was interested in exploring gender and women’s studies – but as fate would have it, by chance he ended up taking Introduction to Linguistics taught by Professor Michael Diercks during his first year of college. The experience ended up being “serendipitous,” Liu said.

For more stories like this and other fellowship news, sign-up for the CDO's Fellowship Fridays Newsletter on Handshake! 💙

The CDO is excited to welcome back, Tara! 😀 🙌

Tara is a senior from Cary, IL majoring in Russian and Eastern European Studies and minoring in media studies. She is interested in the arts and entertainment industries, especially in screenwriting and publishing. On campus, she participates in the Animation Club and 5x5 Film. She also enjoys playing board games, binging Love Island, and is hoping to bake more now that she has five suitemates to share brownies with. At the CDO, Tara aims to help students through any part of the career development process and guide them to the individualized resources they need.

Welcome back, Tara 💙

Welcome back to the CDO, Olivia! 🙌

Olivia is a junior from Tuscaloosa, AL majoring in public policy analysis with sociology and minoring in Africana Studies. With her degree, she hopes to one day work as an elementary and secondary education policy advocate. Apart from the CDO, Olivia is an OBSA mentor and the Board of Trustees Representative for the Educational Quality Committee. In her free time, she likes to upcycle clothing and play tennis, but this semester she wants to continue the habit of reading she had over Summer break. Olivia is excited to get to know you and help ease the stress of the career-development process.

We're excited to have you on the team as an experienced Peer Advisor, Olivia! 💙

Returning to the CDO as a senior Peer Advisor is Kevin Wu! 😎

Kevin is studying both economics and mathematics. He attended Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, IL prior to Pomona College and came into college on the Pre-Health track before realizing that his heart was really with Economics and Mathematics. Outside of school, he loves reading history books, playing soccer, playing poker, and investing himself in projects like creating mixtapes and YouTube videos for friends.

Welcome back, Kevin! 👏

Join us in welcoming Ulas Ayyilmaz to the CDO Peer Advisor team! 😀

Ulas is a junior from Izmir, Turkiye (Turkey) majoring in computer science. They hope to pursue a CS career in which they can make a positive impact on their community/the world. When not working at the CDO, you can find them running on the track field, climbing at the Hangar 18 indoor climbing gym, or playing beach volleyball with their friends on Walker Beach. This year they have committed themselves to enjoying every single day on campus while maintaining a more healthy sleep schedule compared to that of last year, their first year on campus. Ulas hope to provide individualized support and encouragement with warm smiles, specifically focusing on underrepresented and international students.

Welcome, Ulas! ✨

Welcome to the CDO, Vidusshi "Vids" Hingad! 😎

Vidusshi is a sophomore from Mumbai, India intending to double major in psychology and gender and women studies. She is interested in representing marginalized communities by advocating for educational equality and egalitarianism. She is passionate about writing, theatre for change, and public speaking. She is a team member of Pomona College Mock Trial, a staff writer for the Arts and Culture section of The Student Life, and a member of Tamasha Dance. When she’s not finishing school work, you can find her conducting interviews for TSL, drawing mind maps at the hive, or eating at Bua Thai. Vidusshi hopes to provide support and encouragement to her fellow peers by fostering a community between the CDO and students. 💙

We're excited to have you on the team, Vids! 💯

The CDO is excited to welcome Htet (Tet) Wai Yan to our Peer Advisor team ✨

Htet is a junior from Yangon, Myanmar double majoring in Asian Studies and economics. He hopes to pursue a career in business, specifically in management or strategy consulting after graduation. When not working at the CDO, you can find him at the Oasis pool trying to survive the sweltering heat or at events hosted by the International Student Mentor Program (ISMP) around campus. During his free time, Htet spends most of his time with his friends or catching up on much-needed sleep. Htet hopes to give the individualized support you need to grow and overcome any professional obstacles. 💯

Welcome to the team, Htet! 😀

😎 Starting off the week with another introduction to one of our new Peer Advisors for the academic year, Collins Kariuki! 💙

Collins is a junior from Nairobi, Kenya pursuing computer science and physics. Once he graduates, he plans to go to the technology industry as a software engineer and then pursue a master's degree in biomedical engineering. When not working at the CDO, you can find him playing pickup soccer, and recently, Ultimate Frisbee, or practicing for a ca****la 💯

Welcome, Collins!

Returning to the CDO as a senior Peer Advisor is Beliz Aluc! 😀✨

Beliz is a senior majoring in international relations and minoring in history. She is an international student from Istanbul, Turkey. She is interested in pursuing a career in management consulting after graduation. She is an International Relations Liaison and an ISMP Mentor. Outside of CDO, you can find her at the gym or Cafe 47 getting her daily caffeine intake. 💯

Welcome back, Beliz!

Meet Suhasini (Sui) Singh, who is joining the CDO team of Peer Advisors! 🎉

Sui is a sophomore at Pomona College, majoring in economics. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, her dog’s Instagram account, and acai. In her free time, you can find her going on drives with friends and cuddling up with a good book. During her time at Pomona, she hopes to increase female representation in finance and create a safe and inclusive environment for international students. 😀

We're excited to have you at the CDO, Sui! 💙

The CDO is excited to introduce our Peer Advisors for the new academic year! 🎉

First up is Amanda Eric, a sophomore from Magnolia, DE interested in double majoring in cognitive science and environmental sciences. She is interested in pursuing a career in climate tech. When not working at the CDO, you can find her water coloring at the HIVE or vibing to soft jazz & neo-soul with her Black SONY headphones on. 🎧

Welcome to the CDO, Amanda! 🙌

Over the summer, Gina Yum, a sophomore at Pomona College interned with North East Trees a community-based, non-profit organization that designs and builds parks, and creates green space and water conservation projects throughout Los Angeles.

"We are loving having Gina in the North East Trees (NET) Development Team, she's taken us ahead in leaps and bounds on various projects, and brought her keen intellect and passion for environmental justice." - North East Trees

We're so proud of you, Gina! 💙

Kicking off the 2022-23 academic year with some team "building" 😎 🙌

The Career Development Office is excited to welcome our new and returning Sagehens to campus, and we cannot wait to see you in our office! 💯

Chirp, chirp!

Get Ahead with LinkedIn Learning!

Pomona College is pleased to announce the launch of Pomona LinkedIn Learning. Gain access to more than 6,000 training courses in a variety of fields and industries, earn skill badges, take quizzes, and more! To access LinkedIn Learning, activate your account at https://linkedin.pomona.edu/ (desktop or mobile app).

⚠️ Be sure to connect your personal LinkedIn account to Pomona's LinkedIn Learning account. ⚠️

⚠️ ATTENTION SAGEHENS ⚠️ If you're interested in applying for an on-campus job for the Fall 2022 Semester, all campus positions are now live on Handshake! Apply today: https://buff.ly/3vt8WTs

⚠️ ATTENTION SAGEHENS ⚠️ If you're interested in applying for an on-campus job for the Fall 2022 Semester, you can search and apply via Handshake! All campus positions will go live on Handshake Monday, August 1. Don't wait! Create your Handshake profile today: https://pomona.joinhandshake.com/login