Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning

Only about 2% of job applicants are invited to interview, which shows just how competitive today’s job market can be. But rather than discouraging you, this reality is an invitation to approach the job search more strategically. The insights below …

The landscape of US employment is undergoing a structural transformation. MentorX’s latest “2026 White Paper on Career Development of Chinese Students in the United States” reveals critical shifts every student and professional should know.

Marketing and Events Intern for the Loeb Center, Isa Nava ’28, talks to Alumni-in-Residence guest Jason Mackie ’17, president and co-founder of InOurHands, as he reflects on his journey since graduating, and offers current and future Amherst students advice from …

A Latina with a bachelor’s degree still earns significantly less than her Latino and white male counterparts with the same level of education. The median hourly wage for Latinas with a bachelor’s degree is about $28, compared with $34 for …

Strategies for Undocumented Amherst Students (Class of 2026 and Beyond)

Each year, talented students graduate from Amherst College ready to contribute their skills, ideas, and leadership to the world. For undocumented students, however, the transition from college to career can …

The job market for early-career professionals has grown increasingly competitive. In recent years, unemployment rates among young Black workers have remained significantly higher than the national average, reflecting persistent structural barriers as well as shifts in how employers recruit and …

The article explains that networking is essential for career growth, especially in STEM, because it helps you build relationships that lead to opportunities like internships, mentorships, and collaborations. It emphasizes that networking isn’t just about making friends, but about intentionally …

The article outlines how consulting recruiting is evolving, emphasizing earlier timelines, increased hiring in some areas, and more flexible, rolling recruitment processes. It also explains what candidates need to do to stay competitive, such as preparing earlier and adapting to …

Being a student-athlete at Amherst College can feel overwhelming at times. Balancing office hours, group work, and study sessions alongside practice, games, traveling, rehab, etc., can be a lot to manage. Adding an internship with its own deadlines, presentations, and …

One of the things that I love most about advising Amherst students is that each of you has such a unique and interesting story. When I meet with a new student for the first time, I always ask a few …