Programs & Opportunities
From building a resume to landing an internship to getting into graduate school or finding a great first job, our 16 career coaches and industry experts at the Knowlton Center are there every step of the way.
200+ on-campus career programs
$600,000+ for internship stipends
16 career coaches and over 3,300+ personal coaching sessions per year
Recruiters from Business, Technology, Healthcare, Finance, Consulting, Nonprofit, Government, and more!
Journey Program
Unsure what you want to do after college? You're not alone! In the Journey program, you will reflect on the kind of work that is fulfilling and determine what success means to you.
Personalized Career Coaching
There are lots of opportunities for your career coach to get to know you! Get personalized career advice in 1:1 appointments, or participate in workshops to learn interview skills, resume-writing, and LinkedIn best practices, to name a few.
Career Readiness Boot Camp
Over the course of three days, you’ll master career basics, explore industries and career paths, network with Denison alumni and professionals, fine tune your interviewing skills, and much more.
Career Communities
Seven unique communities provide industry knowledge, internship and job postings, resources, events and opportunities, connections with professionals, and more.
Denison Edge: Intro to Excel
Excel is a foundational tool used by every company and many individuals for building contact lists, personal budgets, financial statements, data management, and revenue projections. During four sessions that take place over two weeks, you will learn:
Learn moreCareer Jumpstart: Gear Up for Early Applications!
Did you know that some internships and full time jobs start recruiting 1 year in advance? During this program you will learn about competitive internship and full time job opportunities that start recruiting in the summer and early fall for summer 2026 opportunities.
Learn moreCareer Jumpstart: Gear Up for Early Applications!
Did you know that some internships and full time jobs start recruiting 1 year in advance? During this program you will learn about competitive internship and full time job opportunities that start recruiting in the summer and early fall for summer 2026 opportunities.
Learn moreResumes That Work: Expo Prep Workshop
Prepare to stand out at the Big Red Career Expo with our exclusive "Resumes That Work" workshop! Join Jobscan, the leading resume optimization tool, for a hands-on session where you'll learn how to tailor your resume for maximum impact. Discover key strategies to match your skills to employer needs and boost your chances of landing interviews. Don't miss this opportunity to make your resume shine—get ready to impress employers and kickstart your career! This is a great workshop to attend whether you have a resume you want to optimize or you are just getting started.
Learn moreDenison Exclusive- Federal Agencies Panel
Have you ever wondered; how does someone actually get a job in the FBI? Or, what does it really mean to be a diplomat? If the answer is yes, the Federal Agencies Panel is for you!
Learn moreFinance Pathway Series | Featuring Park National Bank
Are you ready to dive into the world of finance and build a strong foundation for your future career? Join us this fall for the Finance Pathway, an exclusive 7 week series of events and workshops designed to help you navigate and excel in the finance industry.
Learn moreGet Ready for the Denison University Career Expo: Drop-In Prep Sessions!
Are you excited for the Denison University Career Expo on Tuesday, September 17th from 11am to 2pm? To ensure you’re fully prepared to make the most of this dynamic event, join us for our drop-in prep sessions!
Learn moreMy Path to Law School: A Conversation with Paul Gowdy, Professor & Dean of Research
The Knowlton Center is excited to collaborate with Ancient Greek and Roman Studies and History to welcome Paul Gowdy to campus.
Learn moreCareer connections across campus
Students can participate in on-campus employer recruiting programs and they can connect directly with employers, and learn about internship opportunities. Students can also get information about their professional interests through on-campus informational sessions, interviews, trips, and networking opportunities across the US.
Denison provides career liaisons and career exploration and outcome programming to our faculty to help students articulate the workplace relevance of their coursework experience.
Denison brings career coaching directly to student-athletes to engage in career preparation while juggling demanding practice and competition schedules. Through workshops brought directly to the Mitchell Center and direct collaboration with teams, Career Coaches help students articulate and leverage their experiences as student-athlete in their career-planning journey.
On-campus jobs provide students the opportunity to develop personally and professionally while gaining skills that will help as they launch into careers post-Denison. A special student employment career series offers interactive workshops to student employees to leverage their on-campus employment as they become career ready.
Outcomes
The Denison Advantage
We call it “the Denison Advantage.”
At Denison, you get a liberal arts education, plus pragmatic skills for the workplace. Employers want people who can assess a situation, ask probing questions, research the issue and propose solutions. They also want you to know how to master an excel sheet, manage a meeting, and budget your time. Students in every major learn these critical skills. It’s our secret sauce, and we’ve got the data to prove it.