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
If there are relevant upcoming events posted in Handshake by the Career Center or external employers, the first 3 will appear below.
Info-Session MA Museum Administration Program, St. John's University, NY (Tuesday, May 31st 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT)
When: Tuesday, May 31st 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT Join Susan Rosenberg, Director of St. John’s University MA Museum Administration program, NY learn about online curriculum, rolling admission, internship/job outcomes, funding opportunities, cross-disciplinary study in the Public History and Library & Information Sciences master’s degree programs. https://www.stjohns.edu/academics/programs/museum-administration-master-arts JOIN: https://sju.webex.com/sju/j.php?MTID=m9602f7e54ca4d04e9420b00db5e7cf97
Internship Spotlight
Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national organizations, such as:

Penguin Random House offers paid internship opportunities to learn about the world of book publishing! Opportunities are available in our Adult & Children’s divisions in business areas such as contracts, editorial, finance, graphic design, managing editorial, marketing, online marketing, production, publicity, sales, subsidiary rights, and operations.
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.
- Lawrentian Newspaper
- WLFM - Lawrence Student Radio
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:
- Tara Djanji '06, Associate Director, Strategic Marketing at Penguin Random House Audio
- McKenzie Fetters ‘19, Research Editor, Guidehouse Consulting AND Audiobook Proofer and Narrator, Nashville Audio Productions
- Minh Anh Ta '18, Digital Media Consultant, Global Infrastructure at IFC
Connect with them on Viking Connect for an informational interview. (PS. Viking Connect is our new online alumni mentoring platform giving you quick access to connect directly with alumni!)
Professional Associations
Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts. Examples of associations for visual and performing artists: