Many Hamilton students and alumni talk about the value of the “Hamilton network” in helping them explore careers, find internships or jobs, or simply provide advice. For nine students interested in filmmaking that network came alive when Benjamin Eckstein ’01 conducted an intense two-day workshop on the Hill on April 20-21.

During the two weeks before they returned to campus, some 143 Hamilton sophomores got a close look at possible careers as they took part in the third HamiltonExplore, sponsored by the Career Center.

Catherine Gold ’14 took advantage of the Career Center’s HamiltonExplore career shadowing program in January by spending a day with Meg Harrison ’91, patient services manager at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in New York City. Now, six months later Gold is a Levitt Public Service Intern there, thanks in large part to the connection she made through HamiltonExplore.

Last year, the Career Center launched an initiative for sophomores aimed at assisting them with career exploration and decision making by offering the opportunity to “shadow” (observe) a Hamilton alumnus/a or parent in the workplace for a day or part of a day. HamiltonExplore gives students the chance to see what a professional in a selected field does on a typical workday. By observing the nature of the work first-hand and asking questions of the sponsor, students can acquire insight into a career field and determine the suitability of that career.

Read how Lauren Howe's HamiltonExplore experience confirmed herdesire to go into nonprofit and/or social justice related work after undergraduate or graduate school.  We have opened this year's program to juniors. Visit the Career Center's HamiltonExplore page for application information.

Grace Lee '13 took full advantage of HamiltonExplore, career shadowing program is designed to assist sophomore students with career exploration and decision making by offering the opportunity to "shadow" (observe) a Hamilton alumnus/a or parent in the workplace for a day or part of a day. She "shadowed" Elizabeth DeBraggio '07 at the Institute for Education and Social Policy (IESP) and learned if this was a good career fit.

Hamilton's career shadowing program is designed to assist sophomore students with career exploration and decision making by offering the opportunity to "shadow" (observe) a Hamilton alumnus/a or parent in the workplace for a day or part of a day. Read Victor Banor's experience to learn how this program works for students. Learn more about shadowing opportunities for current sophomores at HamiltonExplore.

Mihai Dohotaru '13 participated in HamiltonExplore, Hamilton's career shadowing program is designed to assist sophomore students with career exploration and decision making by offering the opportunity to "shadow" (observe) a Hamilton alumnus/a or parent in the workplace for a day or part of a day. 

A group of sophomores had the opportunity to spend time observing jobs that interest them, thanks to the Career Center’s inaugural career shadowing program, HamiltonExplore.