Careers

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Kick-Start Your Success. Mining your strengths and passions is the first step in finding a career that matters to you. At COLA, we understand that. Pave the way for your success. Engage – soak up experiences with our 250 student-led clubs and organizations, 500-plus approved study abroad options, robust internship opportunities and local and global community service. Explore majors and careers, stage mock interviews, search for jobs and be one of the 68 percent of liberal arts students who complete at least one internship. We have everything you need as you customize your path, from online assessments to career advising. We’ll even schedule a first-time appointment with our Career and Professional Success office if you’re unsure where to begin.

Discover why 95 percent of recent COLA graduates report successful career outcomes within months of graduation.

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Student Resources


Proactively build the knowledge and skills you'll need to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing future.

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Employer Resources


Connect to our talented undergraduate and graduate students through job boards, on-campus events and more.

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Alumni Resources


Explore how UNH can advance your career or how you can advance the careers of future Wildcat alumni.

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COLA's Career Office

Career and Professional Success – College of Liberal Arts
cola.caps@unh.edu
Phone: (603) 862-3601

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General Walk-in Hours (all majors)
Mondays - Wednesday, 1-3 pm, McConnell 188
(no appointment necessary)

Weekly drop-in hours, also known Career Express, is your opportunity to get career assistance without an appointment. All drop-in career coaching sessions are conducted by Career Ambassadors—a highly-trained group of UNH undergraduate students, passionate about career development. Career Ambassadors can complete resume reviews, critique and build LinkedIn profiles, administer sample interview questions, and address a wide range of career-related questions and concerns. We encourage you to meet with a Career Ambassador before scheduling a one-on-one appointment with a COLA career coach. 

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COLA's Career Resources

  • Alumni Spotlight

    The COLA alumni network, 47,000+ strong around the world, includes Fulbright scholars, compassionate teachers, innovative scientists, creative designers – the list is endless. They are fascinating, successful people who have taken what they’ve learned at UNH and run with it. Here is a look at just some of our many thousands of accomplished graduates.

  • Career Coaching

    We'll help you make informed decisions about your career development and offer you the tools you need to meet your goals.

  • Career Development Courses

    Our career courses are geared towards you as a liberal arts major. Develop the skills you'll need to shine.

  • Career Exploration by Major

    Learn about the career paths and resources for your individual field of study.

  • FAQs about Careers

    Four of our young alumni take to video to answer common questions about careers.

  • Career Office Staff, Meet the Team!

    We can't wait to meet you. Drop in during our Career Express hours or schedule an appointment through Handshake.

  • Discovering the Diverse Skills of John Mehrmann: Composer, Performing Musician, and Educator
    John Mehrmann is a composer, pianist, organist, choir director, percussionist, and teacher who resides in Maine with his wife, Abigail, and two sons. His musical talents encompass many genres and styles, from directing the a cappella choral ensemble VoXX: Voice of Twenty to composing soundtracks...
    Discovering the Diverse Skills of John Mehrmann: Composer, Performing Musician, and Educator
    John Mehrmann is a composer, pianist, organist, choir director, percussionist, and teacher who resides in Maine with his wife, Abigail, and two sons. His musical talents encompass many genres and styles, from directing the a cappella choral ensemble VoXX: Voice of Twenty to composing soundtracks...
  • Humanities Major | Chief Legal Officer, Integrity Marketing Group LLC
    I manage general matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial transactions, litigation, dispute resolution, settlements, employment, real property, data privacy, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), insurance, intellectual property and management of inside and...
    Humanities Major | Chief Legal Officer, Integrity Marketing Group LLC
    I manage general matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial transactions, litigation, dispute resolution, settlements, employment, real property, data privacy, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), insurance, intellectual property and management of inside and...
  • UNH Music Alum to Capture Alaskan Wilderness in Music
    Trevor Frost, wind band conducting doctoral student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will spend a life-changing ten days this June exploring the wilderness of Alaska and writing original music about it. Now in its eleventh year, the unique Composing in the Wilderness program is led by...
    UNH Music Alum to Capture Alaskan Wilderness in Music
    Trevor Frost, wind band conducting doctoral student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will spend a life-changing ten days this June exploring the wilderness of Alaska and writing original music about it. Now in its eleventh year, the unique Composing in the Wilderness program is led by...
  • Paul Smith Hall of Fame Winner 2023
    Marie Forte '02 is Paul Smith Hall of Fame Winner 2023. The Massachusetts Instrumental Conductors Association's Paul Smith Hall of Fame Award is presented annually to a Massachusetts music conductor who is a musical and personal inspiration to students, the community and other professional...
    Paul Smith Hall of Fame Winner 2023
    Marie Forte '02 is Paul Smith Hall of Fame Winner 2023. The Massachusetts Instrumental Conductors Association's Paul Smith Hall of Fame Award is presented annually to a Massachusetts music conductor who is a musical and personal inspiration to students, the community and other professional...
  • Excellence in Music Education: 2023 Yamaha 40 under 40
    Brandon Duras '17/'19G and Director of Instrumental Music at Brunswick High School in Brunswick, ME  is a recent recipient of the Yamaha "40 Under 40" award. Yamaha launched the “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program in 2021 to celebrate and recognize outstanding music educators who are...
    Excellence in Music Education: 2023 Yamaha 40 under 40
    Brandon Duras '17/'19G and Director of Instrumental Music at Brunswick High School in Brunswick, ME  is a recent recipient of the Yamaha "40 Under 40" award. Yamaha launched the “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program in 2021 to celebrate and recognize outstanding music educators who are...

95%

Recent COLA alumni employed or enrolled in further education
First Destination Survey 2021

63%

Recent COLA alumni who participated in at least one internship at UNH
First Destination Survey 2021

Recent Stories

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Empower

Alumnae share wisdom with undergraduates in career mentoring event
“Mentorship is one of the most valuable ways alumni can give back to COLA,” says Jon Constable, director of COLA Career and Professional Success. He’s seen the power firsthand. Earlier this semester, Constable, the Liberal Arts Dean’s Office and the COLA Advancement office teamed up for a pilot program to connect high-achieving women graduates with stellar women undergraduates in a networking and...