Career Development Resources
Don't know how to start looking for an internship or job? Need help writing a resume or cover letter? Check out these useful guides.

Workshops and Programs
Upcoming events pulled directly from Handshake will appear below.
COHESITY University Relations AMA for Business Majors! COME meet me and learn more! (Thursday, October 16th 2025, 3:00 pm - 3:40 pm PDT)
When: Thursday, October 16th 2025, 3:00 pm - 3:40 pm PDT Calling all Business Majors! Do you want to learn more about all the amazing intern opportunities at Cohesity!?? We are the world leader in AI and Cybersecurity, and even though our tech focus is what drives us, their are many engines behind the scenes on the business side that help make us tick! We will have internship opportunities in numerous business focused roles this next summer and would love for you to learn more! Marketing, Finance, Law, IT, HR, and more…..Check us out beforehand!!www.cohesity.com
Internship Spotlight
Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national arts organizations, such as:

Bread for the World equips people to write personal letters and emails, meet with their members of Congress, and to work with others to end hunger. Working through churches, campuses, and other organizations, we engage people in organized advocacy. For the past several years, BftW has offered a Lawrence-Funded Internship for a Lawrence intern.
Explore more internship opportunities with existing partners.
Relevant Student Organizations
Joining a student organization can connect you with peers with similar interests and goals. Get involved, learn, experience, and give back.
- Lawrence University Community Council (LUCC)
- Judicial Board
- LU Model United Nations
Alumni Connections
Alumni can offer invaluable insights into your fields of interest and provide career advice to help you reach your goals.
These Lawrence alumni are currently working in communications, journalism, or the written arts:
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Margaret Schmidt ‘12, Attorney, Office of Civil Rights at the US Department of Education
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Sarah Gettel ‘14, Grants & Capacity Consultant at Sarah Gettel, LLC
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Elizabeth Shimek ‘12, Senior Legal Counsel, Campaign Finance at Campaign Legal Center
Connect with Lawrence Alumni on LUAA on LinkedIn for an informational interview.
Professional Associations
Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts. Examples of associations for government, law, and international affairs professionals: