Welcome to your new Mercer Virtual Career Center!

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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Come Hear Mercer Alumni Share Their Career Stories

Homecoming 2025 is on the horizon. While most Mercerians might think of bonfires, football, and talent shows, we urge you to give thought to our Alumni. Each year Mercer brings back to campus successful alumni who want to share their …

By Dr. Stefanie Swanger

15 Soft Skills Every Leader Should Master

While business strategy and technical expertise are important, they’re not what make a leader truly great. The best leaders don’t just manage teams—they inspire, communicate, and build a work environment where people feel valued and trusted. That’s where leadership soft …

How to Negotiate Salary as an Entry-Level Candidate (With Examples!)

You’ve landed your first job offer—congrats! Now comes the next challenge: how to negotiate salary as an entry-level candidate. It might seem like salary negotiation is out of reach, and that you should simply accept what’s offered. But the …