We are dedicated to helping our students navigate the changing landscape of career planning during these challenging times. Stay connected with recruiting trends, learn how to conduct a job and internship search remotely, and find opportunities to gain professional skills and experience through our virtual resources.
Career Advancement
Defining Your Unique Path
Our Career Pathways preparation program takes students through four stages of personal exploration and career development we call the Career Milestones. We help students gain the skills and experiences they need to be successful and to build a strong network within their Pathway, a network that will provide them with industry insight and help them land meaningful jobs.
The Career Pathways Program
Explore five distinctive career communities: Business and Finance, Creative Arts and Communication, Law and Public Service, Science and Health Care, and Build Your Own.
10K
Jobs
Posted for Lake Forest College students
on Handshake last year
11
Professional Staff
More than twice the national average
90
%
of Students
work with Career Center Staff Before Graduation
TOP
25
Best Schools for Internships
The Princeton Review
Upcoming Career Events
The education students receive at Lake Forest College sets them apart as competitive candidates with writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills.
At Lake Forest all students are required to apply their liberal arts skills by completing an experiential learning opportunity, such as an internship or summer fellowship.
Our ideal location just 30 miles north of Chicago provides unparalleled access to top internships and career opportunities.
Find Your Community
Join one or more Career Pathway communities with students, faculty, staff and alumni who share similar interests. Through this community you will receive support every step of the way from a Pathway Leader who will be your career advisor and guide as you find your unique path.
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There are a lot of opportunities and events on campus to connect you with people who are part of the Lake Forest College network. The Career Advancement Center provides you with resources that you need to be successful.
Helpful Links
- Employer Resources
- For Employers
- Recruiting Policies
- Post a Job or Internship
- Recruiting Interns
- Student Resources
- For Students
- Internships
- Career Resources
- Handshake for Students
- About Our Office
- Meet Our Team
- Explore Career Pathways
- Success Stories and Outcomes
Contact Information
Career Advancement Center
110 Buchanan Hall, South Campus
847-735-5235
careers@lakeforest.edu
Hours
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.