Union College Parent Guide
Career Development at Union
The Becker Career Center assists students with everything from self-assessment to the internship, job and graduate school search process. Trained counselors help students develop five core professional competencies: career decision-making, resumé writing, cover letter writing, interviewing and networking.
The center houses a wealth of online and print career tools that allow students to research careers, locate employers in their field or geographic area, and find internship and job postings. It maintains an extensive alumni network, sponsors career days and job fairs, promotes internships and participates in special events such as careers fairs and recruiting consortiums.
About 60 percent of graduating seniors go on to pursue full-time jobs, while 30 percent go directly to graduate or professional school and 10 percent travel or pursue other goals.
Union’s extensive alumni network is a valuable resource for students. The College’s 22,000 alumni have made their mark in every field and profession, from the arts and academia to business, engineering, law and medicine. Their active participation in alumni events and campus life continues to enrich the student experience.
