Career Services for GOLD Alumni

Remember all the career support that was available to you as a student? You still have access to it as an alum! The Office of Career Services (OCS) will continue to support you in your endeavors beyond Harvey Mudd College. Whether you are a recent graduate seeking help perfecting a resume or graduate school application, an employed alum interested in recruiting for your organization, or a proud graduate several years out eager to share your professional story with students, OCS is here for you and welcomes your engagement. There is never a charge for services.

Below are tools you can access directly. For anything else, email the Office of Career Services (career_services@g.hmc.edu) or your GOLD liaisons (gold@hmc.edu).

Handshake

• You can still log in to your account on Handshake as an alum, using your HMC credentials.
• Use Handshake to set up an appointment to meet with a career advisor.
• Search job postings.
• Register for HMC career fairs in fall and spring as a seeker or recruiter.
• If you’re a recruiter, create an employer account on Handshake (please use your company email address) to post positions, host info sessions or conduct on-campus interviews.

MuddCompass

• Tap into the HMC network by using MuddCompass to connect directly with fellow Mudders online.
• Search for alumni by company, field of employment, class year, geographical location and other attributes of interest.
• Message in real time and set up virtual or in-person meetings.
• Find additional resources including discussion groups, alumni job postings and helpful tutorials.
• Check out these quick-start steps to get you started.

LinkedIn

• Join the Harvey Mudd College Alumni Association LinkedIn group, if you haven’t already.
• Look for posted jobs, ask for career advice or engage in professional conversation.
• You may also post jobs there if you know of any job opportunities.

Interstride

• Discover jobs and internships in the US and around the world.
• Connect with your international community.
• Find resources to level up your global career.
• Open to current students and alumni.

Career Panels

• Check out previous career panels on YouTube:
  • Unspoken Rules from Mudders to Mudders Webinar Series
  • Playlist for Office of Career Services
• If you’re interested in serving on a career panel, let us know at GOLD@hmc.edu.

Resume Review

• Use Handshake to set up up a one-on-one appointment with a career advisor.
• Come to an Alumni Resume Review, offered several times throughout the year.
• Ask for help on MuddCompass or LinkedIn.
• Get in touch at gold@hmc.edu if you would like to participate as an alumni reviewer.

Career Services Publications

• The Job and Internship Search Guide (PDF) offers information on creating your resume, preparing for an interview and even negotiating your offer.
• The Beyond HMC: Graduate School, Fellowships and Gap Year Guide (PDF) offers information on applying to graduate school, links for popular fellowships and ideas for taking a gap year.
• The Hidden Cost of Being an Adult, in collaboration with Office of Wellbeing (formerly Office of Health and Wellness), offers information career wellness, financial wellness, cost of living and making the most of your money by budgeting.