SAMPLE PROFILES
Communications in Chicago
- Senior Ole with lifelong interest in language looking for opportunities in communications work in the Chicago area. Has experience as college newspaper copy-editor and is currently literary editor for St. Olaf's literary magazine. Especially interested in finding work in publishing field, but also open to opportunities in communications work, public relations, and writing. Suggestions about potential employment or general advice about careers in Chicago area would be greatly appreciated!
Environmental law and policy
- Law school applicant interested in a career in environmental law and policy. Considering a joint Masters of Public Policy degree, and looking for opinions on the value of this option. Extensive internship experience in environmental non-profits and legal clinics. Seeking information about environmental law and policy careers and predictions of future job-growth in the field. Information about job-shadowing opportunities in either the public or private spheres would also be appreciated.
Political junkie seeks options!
- Seeking advice and suggestions for how to gain experience in policy, political research, or other political fields pertaining to domestic issues (education, nutrition, etc). I'm hoping to end up in DC at some point, but for now I'm willing to move just about anywhere. I worked as an intern on Capitol Hill in Summer 2011 and have volunteered for numerous DFL campaigns. I'm looking for advice on job/career options and information on possible enrichment or service programs for recent grads.
Bio Student looking forLab Tech Job
- Senior Olaf student interested in lab technician employment in a molecular biology or genetics lab. I plan to apply to a graduate program in molecular biology, but am interested in acquiring more lab experience and further refining my interests beforehand. Summer research experience in a UC Riverside lab, studying RNA virus packaging. Any advice on possible positions, or suggestions about how to pursue career-relevant employment for a student interested in graduate school, would be appreciated.
Interested in Occupational Therapy
- Senior looking for experience in occupational therapy. Excited about the field of pediatrics but interested in all areas of OT. Course work in anatomy/physiology and in developmental psychology. Looking for job shadowing or unpaid/paid internship position in Minnesota or Indiana. Also interested in information about applying to OT graduate school.
Non-Profit and Social Justice Work
- Senior Sociology/Anthropology and Religion major interested in a career in community organizing or public policy with a non-profit organization. High proficiency in Spanish. Study abroad in Central America and internship with a Latino-Lutheran congregation have prompted desire to work with Spanish speaking immigrant populations in the United States. Seeking information about entry-level non-profit organization positions, networking, and informational interviews.
Computer Science Opportunities
- I am a senior Computer Science and Math major. I have completed programming projects using C++, Java and XSLT, among other languages, in classes such as Client-Server Applications, Software Design, and Programming Languages. Because of my interest and training in this field, I would appreciate your career advice regarding Minnesota job opportunities in computing, particularly in software design.
Arts Management Connections, Advice
- I am seeking connections in the field of arts management. When I graduate, my goal is to work for a music, theater, or dance organization in development, marketing, or other administrative role. I have 2 years experience assisting a full-time composer and managing her publishing company. I've also taken management courses, volunteered at a local arts organization, and worked for 4 years for a local non-profit. I am looking for job or internship opportunities, and appreciate all advice!