Career Services

ONLINE CAREER PLATFORM

Preparing you for Success

Our Career Advisors are dedicated to helping students navigate their ideal career paths by assisting in setting clear, accountable short-term goals, translating strengths and past experiences for future endeavors, and mapping out next steps. You can find personalized career advising, career-readiness resources, and discover new job opportunities all through our online platform:

Career Exploration
LinkedIn Usage and Optimization
Self-Assessment
Job Search Strategies and Support
Resume Writing and Optimization
Interview Preparation and Practice
Cover Letter Writing
Salary Negotiation
Networking Skills and Strategies

Finding your next opportunity

With over 900,000 employers recruiting on Handshake, CIAT students can connect with a diverse and substantial employer network that includes Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, startups, and more!

Enrollment Deadline: March 8th, 2025

We make it easy for employers to recruit you.

The top employers–including all the Fortune 500–recruit students through Handshake, giving you access to jobs and internships not available anywhere else. Filter and search through job roles based on your interests, and discover new career possibilities. Best of all, recruiters will message you directly with event invites and job opportunities!

See personalized job recommendations and get access to over 900,000+ employers across all 50 states, industries and roles.

Discover popular employers - many from the Fortune 500! - that are actively hiring students and new grads like you.

Get weekly employer updates, job search tips, explore upcoming career fairs, information sessions, panel discussions, and workshops.

Create Your Online Profile

Personalizing your Handshake account enables employers to discover you based on your specified career preferences. These preferences include job type (internship, part-time, or full-time), preferred locations for work, and specific job roles you are interested in, ranging from data analyst to systems administrator. By updating these details, you increase your visibility to employers and enhance your chances of finding opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Browse Recommended Jobs

Navigate CIAT’s carefully curated job board, where you can refine your search and filter job roles according to your interests, skills, and experience. Whether you’re seeking internships or transitioning into full-time positions, Handshake offers a diverse range of opportunities tailored to your needs and aspirations.

Follow Employers

CIAT students have the opportunity to engage with a diverse and extensive network of employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and startups. Through these connections, students can gain insights into the organizations, the positions they offer, and participate in employer-hosted events to expand their knowledge and opportunities.

Connect with Career Services

Engage with Career Services through Handshake, your comprehensive career hub. Utilize Handshake to schedule advising appointments with your career advisor, access career development resources, and participate in workshops designed to enhance career-related skills and advance your professional journey.

Companies Who Have Hired Our Students

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Request an appointment with one of our Admissions Advisors for personalized guidance on building your education plan. You’ll be able to book an appointment instantly for a time that fits your schedule.

Enrollment Deadline - March 8th, 2025

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