Programs & Opportunities
From building a resume to landing an internship to getting into graduate school or finding a great first job, our 25 career professionals and industry experts at the Knowlton Center are there every step of the way.
200+ on-campus career programs
$950,000+ for internship stipends
25 career professionals and 4,100+ appointments 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.
Upcoming
Workshops, Events,
& Accelerators
Denison Edge: Intro to Excel Accelerator
Master the essential skills of Microsoft Excel with Denison Edge’s Intro to Excel Accelerator Program. Designed for students and professionals looking to build proficiency in data management, formulas, pivot tables, AI tools, and more, this interactive course covers both foundational and advanced Excel functions. Through hands-on exercises and guided instruction, you’ll gain practical experience to enhance your academic and career success. Whether you’re new to Excel or looking to sharpen your skills, this program will equip you with valuable tools to analyze and visualize data effectively.
Learn moreDenison Edge: Marketing & Brand Strategy Credential (GC 185)
This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar this Fall as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 185 - Marketing & Brand Strategy"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake and are not typically for credit.
Learn moreIntro to AI
This interactive session introduces participants to the foundations of generative AI (GenAI). We’ll explore what GenAI is, how it works, and why it matters in higher education and beyond. Participants will practice crafting effective prompts, gain strategies to recognize GenAI’s limitations, and discuss key ethical considerations around its use. Completion of this workshop fulfills the DenAI training requirement for secure and responsible access to AI tools on campus.
Learn moreDenison Edge: Analytical Strategies in Business (GC 184)
This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar this Fall as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 184 - Analytical Strategies in Business"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake and are not typically for credit.
Learn moreBigResume Workshop
In preparation for the Big Red Career Expo, tune up your resume and learn how to utilize one of the Knowlton Center's newest tools, BigResume. This platform will help you stand out in the application process as you are able to tailor your resume to specific positions and receive instant feedback. Knowlton Center staff will be on hand to assist you in learning how to use the tool and provide additional feedback on your documents.
Learn moreFederal 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 moreDenison Edge: Sustainability in Business Accelerator
Unlock the power to drive meaningful change in an organization by making the financial case for environmental sustainability. In this program, you'll learn how sustainable practices can reduce costs, create new opportunities, reduce risk, increase efficiency, and elevate a company’s reputation—while retaining employees, customers, and investors. You'll dive into the key costs of sustainable actions and gain hands-on experience in creating a cost-benefit analysis that speaks to decision-makers. By the end, you’ll be ready to project ROI and payback periods, equipping you to confidently present sustainability as a smart business strategy.
Learn moreGet Ready for the Denison University Career Expo: Drop-In Prep Sessions!
Are you excited for the Denison University Career Expo on Thursday, September 18th 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 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.
Land the Life-changing Internship
Set your internship goals — what you want to learn, achieve, and contribute.
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.
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