The Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) supports Grinnell alumni as they navigate their professional journeys. Whether you’re considering your next steps, building your network, or looking for ways to stay engaged, CLS offers a range of resources. We’re here to help you move forward with confidence while staying connected to the Grinnell community.
Connect with Current Students with Alumni Connections
Grinnell alumni support current students in wonderful ways that include connecting on LinkedIn, mentoring through the MeetAway and MentorGrinnell platforms, and hosting students for job shadow opportunities. Our new Alumni Connections people listings on the CLS website will make it easier for students to find you. You can specify how you’re available to help and how you’d like students to reach out. To include your profile, please fill out the Alumni Connections people listing form. Once live, alumni listings may be easily edited or removed at any time (just contact career@grinnell.edu).
Is your résumé ATS-friendly? Jobscan can help!
Grinnell alumni have access to a variety of digital tools designed to support your career development and ongoing goals. A recent addition to our Digital Resource Toolbox is Jobscan, which helps you tailor your ATS-friendly résumé and cover letter to get noticed by recruiters. Added features include a job application tracking tool and LinkedIn profile optimizer!
To access Jobscan as an alum, email career@grinnell.edu to request access.
After the Interview: Writing Thank You Notes
Have an upcoming interview? Thank you notes are an important part of the application/interview process, whether for jobs, internships, scholarships, or academic pursuits.
Crack the Code on Technical Interviews
Exponent helps you land your dream job in tech. The platform includes interview courses, job referrals, practice peer interviews, and much more. Exponent offers:
65+ interview courses on all technical roles, including software development, product management, data science, UI/UX, and much more
Practice peer mock interview platform
Job referral platform to ask for job referrals to popular companies
Detailed company guides on company recruitment processes
List of thousands of real interview questions recently asked at top-tier tech companies
Get started with Exponent here.
Alumni: email career@grinnell.edu for discounted access to Exponent memberships.
Stay in Touch!
Follow the Center for Careers, Life, and Service on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay informed about updates, resources and opportunities, events, and student highlights.
Have questions or ideas? Email us anytime at career@grinnell.edu, and explore more resources at career.grinnell.edu.
Interested in giving back and connecting with current Grinnell students?
Visit the career-engagement opportunities page by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) linked below to learn more about programs including Virtual Meetups, the MentorGrinnell Mentorship Program, Internships and the Career Clothing Closet.
