Alum Career Program

The Office of Alumnae Relations supports Smith College graduates with quality career management resources at every step of their ascent. Just starting out? Redefining your career? Looking for the next step? No matter what stage your career is in, we’re here to help you thrive and reach your goals. And no matter where your career takes you, the Smith College alum network is your most powerful resource. Stay connected through the Smith Network platform, access career resources through our Career Hub, and attend workshops, webinars, and live events held year round!

Support at Every Stage

Explore the Career Hub in the Smith Network platform.

Early Career

0–5 years post-graduation

With programs tailored to meet the unique needs of Smithies, our student to early career support is dedicated to empowering recent alums.

  • Access career advising support through the Lazarus Center for Career Development.
  • Attend events specifically designed for recent alums like you.
  • Connect with fellow Smithies interested in sharing information about their industry and field through our Career Networking portal.
  • Level up your skill set with early career content via our free LinkedIn Learning access for all alums. 
  • Give back to current Smith students by participating in the Career Connect mentoring program.

Mid Career

5–20 years post-graduation

We offer programming dedicated to supporting alums as they advance from early career roles into mid-career positions and management roles. Targeted career and professional support helps alums navigate this critical transition and achieve their career aspirations.

  • Access free 1:1 Career Coaching offered by the Career Programs team.
  • Attend events and workshops specifically designed for this critical mid-career phase of your life.
  • Level up your skill set with mid-career content via our free LinkedIn Learning access for all alums. 
  • Give back to current Smith students by participating in the Career Connect mentoring program.

Late Career

20+ years post-graduation

As your career advances and evolves, so does our support. Our programs are designed to empower alums to lead with confidence.

  • Access 1:1 coaching, provided by Smith Alum Partner Coaches.
  • Attend events and workshops specifically designed for your experience level, with leadership in mind.
  • Add Smith talent to your team by posting jobs on our Smith Network Job Board, exclusively available to fellow Smithies.
  • Level up your skill set with executive and senior professional content via our free LinkedIn Learning access for all alums. 
  • Give back to current Smith students by participating in the Career Connect mentoring program.

The Career Hub

All Smith alums have access to the Career Hub through the Network platform. You can find a job, boost your skills, mentor others, and much more.

Discover the Career Hub

Upcoming Events

View all Alum events.

Navigating a Career Setback

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 1-2 p.m.

Join career coach Kristin Dabney ’90 for a virtual drop-in session on navigating career setbacks.

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TRANSforming the Workplace

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Navigating both professional spaces and the current legislative landscape.

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Videos

You can explore all of our Alum Career Program videos in the Career Hub Resource Library!

Resources to Manage Your Career

No matter where you are in your career journey, Smith has resources to help. If you are a graduate of the last 5 years, you have access to advising services through the Lazarus Center for Career Development.

Career Hub
All Smith alums have access to the Career Hub through the Network platform to connect with other Smithies. You can find a job, boost your skills, mentor others, and much more.

LinkedIn Learning portal
Visit our LinkedIn Learning portal to access a wealth of online courses and tutorials—free for alums!

Job Board 
Head to our Job Board to explore and apply for open positions, all referred by Smithies. If you're hiring or have a direct connection to a hiring manager, easily post job openings directly to our Job Board. You’ll reach a targeted audience of qualified Smithies.

Career Networking 
Connect with fellow alums eager to share insights and advice about their career journeys thro​​ugh the Career Networking page.

Career Coaches 
Explore our Career Coaches page to find experienced career coaches who are also proud Smith alums.

Resource Library 
Check out our curated Resource Library to explore a diverse collection of skill-building content produced by talented Smithies.

Career Communities 
Engage with fellow Smithies in your industry in our Career Communities, designed to foster networking and collaboration within specific fields.

For Employers

Promote your opportunities to recent graduates and Smith students by posting to Handshake, our internship and job database. This service is free to employers. In addition to reaching Smith’s student community, internship and job opportunities posted in Handshake are shared with our partners at Amherst College and Mount Holyoke College, and selected postings may be shared with other recruiting consortium college partners.

If you are an alum and hiring, post your openings on the Smith Network Job Board, a dedicated platform for alums.