Nearly half of Lake Forest students double major, giving them an edge in the job market.
More than 14,000 alumni, many in the Chicago area, help our students get jobs and start careers.
At Lake Forest, students can pursue up to three for-credit internships, giving them an edge in the job market.
More than 90 percent of our students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 6 months of graduating.
83 percent of recent graduates completed at least one internship during their time at the College.Networking
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking. At Lake Forest, students are taught how to build and activate a professional network.
Through the robust Forester Career Network, students have access to hundreds of professionals willing to help them understand and navigate their career path. Volunteers help by:
- Offering advice and insight on occupations and industries
- Sharing career experience and job search techniques
- Providing information about graduate programs
- Connecting them with other professionals in their area of interest
- Making referrals to a hiring manager
Speed Networking
Speed Networking is a speed-dating style networking event that draws hundreds of employers each semester.
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Career Milestone Guides
Log in to ForesterLink to download these guides:
- Building Your Network
- Conducting an Informational Interview
- Developing Your Professional Introduction
- Maintaining Your Network
Networking Resources
- Forester Career Network
- Vault Campus offers articles on informational interviewing basics, questions to ask and more!
- LinkedIn: Check out their student guide videos for an introduction to this helpful tool.
- The Quint Guide to Informational Interviewing includes 200 sample questions and sample email requests.
