Welcome to Sarah Lawrence College’s Office of Career Counseling!

The Office of Career Counseling is dedicated to guiding Sarah Lawrence undergraduates, graduates, and alumnae/i on their respective career paths. No matter where you are on this journey, we are here to help. We offer a wide range of career services including career counseling, workshops, information sessions, and employer site visits, just to name a few. Feel free to explore our website, and please come in for a visit.

Career Planning: Steps to Success

Step 1: Self-Assess

Are you unsure of where to begin? The first step in the career planning process is to take inventory of your personality, interests, values, and skills using self-assessments.

Step 2: Explore and Research Careers

Once you've narrowed your career search options, it's time to research a particular industry or occupation.

Step 3: Prepare Application Materials

The way you present yourself may make the difference between getting lost in the shuffle and finding success.

Step 4: Gain Experience Through Internships

Approximately one-third of all Sarah Lawrence students participate in the Internship Program during their four years. Why? Sarah Lawrence students have the unique advantage of being a short train ride away from NYC and the greater Tri-State area, which allows for unmatchable internship opportunities.

Step 5: Learn to Ace the Interview

While your resume makes a first impression, the interview leaves a lasting impression.

Step 6: Prepare for Graduate or Professional School

Interested in pursuing your education beyond Sarah Lawrence? Let us help you find the right path and the right school.

Step 7: Entering the Workplace

Anxious about transitioning from college to career? Finding an exciting, fulfilling, and challenging job that will start you on the road to a successful and happy career is your goal. It is important to be realistic, while keeping your enthusiasm.