The Hale Center for Career Development helps you put your liberal arts education into action for a career with personalized advising, a Flexible Funding Program and invaluable alumni mentoring. From day one, you’ll start creating an action plan as you build academic and professional skills that empower you to thrive in life and in work.
Because today’s global workforce needs creative problem solvers who are versatile, adaptable and, above all, resilient, career planning is embedded throughout your entire four-year experience for a career relevant and experience-based education.
Our integrative approach prepares you not only for success in the job market, but to be confident leaders and change makers. Conn prepares you to put the liberal arts into action.
The Hale Center for Career Development is a state-of-the-art facility at the heart of campus.
Meet the Team
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Persephone L. Hall (she/her)
Associate Dean of the College
Hale Family Executive Director
Leading the dedicated, dynamic team of career development professionals at Conn doesn’t feel like work at all. Every day is a new adventure! Each team member is committed to working diligently to ensure all Conn students are ready to use their liberal arts education to change the world. I am grateful to work with a team that respects diversity and inclusion and is open to enhancing our work as necessary. Conn students are engaged and committed to making the most of their liberal arts education. I bring career development and human resources expertise to my role as Executive Director of the Hale Center for Career Development. This lens helps me appreciate the “ground level” opportunities to support student and alumni success with an eye toward professional growth and development. Connecticut College recognizes the value of creating a rich landscape for career education from the moment a student arrives on campus, which allows us to have a lasting impact on students’ lives.
The Hale Center for Career Development’s Career Fellows Program selects a highly-trained paraprofessional student staff to augment the services of the professional career advisors. Fellows are available for drop-in/Career Studio hours Monday through Friday, 2-4 pm in Fanning 111. They help students with the internship and job search process, assist during career sessions, and help all students with resume and cover letter critiques.
Opportunities for Employers and Alumni
Camel Connected Network
As a Connecticut College graduate, you have put your liberal arts education into action in meaningful ways. You are in a unique position to share your experience, industry knowledge and career advice with current Conn students. The lessons you’ve learned along your career journey can unlock doors for future members of Conn’s expansive alumni network.
For Employers
Connecticut College students are intellectually curious, creative problem solvers and creative thinkers. Hiring a Conn student as an intern will not only provide a powerful experience for students to apply their learning, a Conn student will transform your workplace with their drive and determination.
EXPLORE OUTCOMES
Connecticut College Career Statistics
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95%
of students use the career office during their four years
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88%
of Conn students have explored potential careers with the help of internship funding since 2008
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95%
of alumni are employed or in graduate school one year after graduation
1,715
job, internship and fellowship opportunities provided to students last year
Conn positions you for success.
At Conn, your journey to a meaningful career begins on day one. And you’ll be supported at every step of the way—and long after graduation.
Hale Center for Career Development
Mailing Address
Connecticut College
Hale Center for Career Development
Fanning Hall 112
270 Mohegan Ave.
New London, CT 06320
Office Hours
Academic Year - Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm ET
Breaks - Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4 pm ET
Handshake is the centralized resource for events and activities and is where appointments with Career Advisors can be made. During the academic year, Career Fellows may be available for appointments outside of the 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. timeframe. Employer events may also be held outside of standard office hours.
Campus Location
112 Fanning Hall