Welcome to your Mercer Career Development Hub!

We prepare Mercer students and alumni to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources. A wide range of services and tools are offered to help Mercerians with career direction, resume, curriculum vitae, and letter writing, job and internship searching, interview preparation, networking, and more. Our team is available to provide career consultations to Mercerians each weekday in one-on-one appointments.

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EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS

The Center for Career and Professional Development has designed “Career Pathways” as resources for Mercerians to explore the world of work. Mercerians are encouraged to explore all career pathways that are of interest to them.

Launch your job and internship Search with Handshake, Mercer’s premier career development platform for currently enrolled students and alumni. Use Handshake to connect with employers, find opportunities, and schedule an appointment.

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Intern at the State Capitol with the Georgia Legislative Internship Program

For over 40 years, Georgia colleges and universities have been providing the General Assembly with outstanding interns each session. During this internship, approximately 50 interns will receive firsthand experience of the legislative process.

Interns are assigned to offices in the …

By Dr. Stefanie Swanger

Job and Internship Search Support for Mercerians

Find Support, Build Confidence, and Explore What’s Next at The Career Den

Career development does not have to be something you navigate alone. The Career Den: Professional Pathways Group brings Mercer Bears together to explore career possibilities, exchange ideas, and …

By Kim Meredith

Treat Your Internship Like a 10-Week Interview

For students, an internship gives you experience as well as insight into the skills needed to succeed in your chosen field. For employers, an internship gives a firsthand look at how candidates operate in the workplace and what skills they …