We are always delighted to hear from alumni! We’ve come to know many of you and like to follow your stories, whether you’re happy in the direction you’ve chosen or are in the midst of a transition. Or it may be that you were so engaged in your Amherst life when on campus that it was difficult to think actively about life post-Amherst and you are just now coming to it.
That’s not a problem—alumni have access to our services, both online and in person, and we are happy to support you wherever you are in your journey.
If you’d like to connect—whether your question is big or small—email us careers@amherst.edu. We’re here to help and would love to hear from you.
Resources
Amherst College Alumni Directory – Find and connect with Amherst alumni working in your field of interest.
LinkedIn.com – The Amherst College Alumni and Friends group has over 7,500 members and is a great way to connect professionally with Amherst alumni and students.
Handshake – Find job opportunities in Amherst’s Handshake platform based on your career interests and goals. If you’ve graduated and need to update your Amherst email to a personal one to maintain access or if you’re an alum looking to create a new Handshake account—please email careers@amherst.edu. Be sure to include your full name, phone number, and your month and year of graduation.
Career Advising for Alumni (within five years of graduation):Alumni within five years of graduation are welcome to connect with career advisors for support. Please note that demand from current students is especially high during peak periods—September, October, April, and May, and appointment availability may be limited. You may experience a wait time of two weeks or more during these times.