Franklin & Marshall College

The Coach's role is to educate and promote learning necessary for an effective career/internship/graduate school search. Coaches teach strategies, provide opportunities for students to practice skills, recommend plans for moving forward, teach networking as the cornerstone of the search, and make suggestions based on robust experience, training, and knowledge.

Coaching is designed to be more than a single meeting! To get the most out of coaching students and alum should be committed to multiple meetings over a period of time. While we offer single meetings geared toward a specific need (such as a mock interview), we recommend that students commit to a longer-term endeavor.

Discuss Any of the Following During a Career Coaching Appointment:

Exploring Options: Learn about career fields, investigate potential majors, and discover how these areas align with your personal values and life goals.

Creating Your Search Plan: Become a proactive internship or job seeker and enhance your outcomes of attaining a position.

Graduate School: F&M academia has motivated you to further your education in a graduate program. Learn strategies to maximize your application for admission or attend the annual graduate and professional school fair.

Writing Professional Correspondence: Strong, targeted professional documents are an important tool in any search. This includes cover letters, resumes, personal statements, thank you notes, and networking correspondence. 

Networking: Discover how connecting with people in your field of interest can enhance your chances of success.

Interviewing: Make a great first impression!  Go into an interview confidently by scheduling a mock interview with a Career Coach. Suggestions for improvement are offered to enhance your performance.