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.

Featured Resources

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.

Featured Articles

STUDENT VOICES: Two recent college graduates have a message to their 17-year-old selves: Don’t go it alone

Seeking the help and support of others made all the difference on our path to higher education when the going got tough

This article was originally published on January 27, 2026

Like millions of students across the country, we recently …

By Raven Amah Ybona and Javonte Sellers

What to put onto your resume or CV if you have no experience | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep64

Crafting the perfect resume and cover letter is a crucial first step toward landing your dream job. On today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss how a strong resume acts as your personal marketing tool, offering …

By College Recruiter

Mercer University Introduces New Presidential Fellowship Program

EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP AT MERCER’S HIGHEST LEVEL The Presidential Fellowship Program

Sponsored by the Center for Leadership, Ethics, and Service and the Office of the President, this highly selective leadership fellowship provides the opportunity for exceptional Mercer students to work alongside …

By Dr. Stefanie Swanger