Career

Our Early Career and Alumni Team at Making Waves provides expert guidance for first-gen college students and recent college graduates on all things career

Pillars of our Making Waves Career Program

Career exploration

Create your clear and motivating career vision to guide your career development and actions

Career readiness

Grow your confidence, resources, and networks to apply and develop your career skills

Career experience

Gain experience through internships and other career opportunities to be ready for your first job

Career exploration

Create your clear and motivating career vision to guide your career development and actions

Career readiness

Grow your confidence, resources, and networks to apply and develop your career skills

Career experience

Gain experience through internships and other career opportunities to be ready for your first job

Your career toolkit

Need an internship and unsure where to start? Wondering how to prepare for job applications and interviews? Looking to grow your network and build your presence on LinkedIn? Trying to make a post-college plan? Whether you're exploring careers, ready to grow your skills, or looking to gain work experience, we've got you covered.
Grow your career toolkit with our resume builders, cover letter templates, internship listings, career exploration worksheets, insider tips for job interviews, informational interviews, mock interviews, and more.

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Get guidance directly from our Making Waves community of coaches, career specialists, students, and college graduates.

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We’re here to support your career journey!

If you’re a Wave-Maker college student or alum and would like support with your career development, please reach out to the Making Waves Early Career Team for a free meeting.

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