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What employment opportunities are available to Saint Anselm graduates?
Many corporate studies have shown that a student with an undergraduate degree in the liberal arts is highly sought after in the job market. The strength of our academic programs is well known regionally, and our graduates are actively recruited by a wide range of employers. Most Saint Anselm graduates tend to pursue job opportunities with organizations that offer a high degree of public contact and in which they can utilize excellent problem solving, project management, and communication abilities. Many of our graduates pursue jobs in the Northeast and can be found working in profit, nonprofit, and governmental agencies.
What can my son or daughter do with his/her major?
We advise students to major in subject areas that interest and challenge them. While vocational goals are a consideration, we seek to actively educate the whole student through exposure to a wide variety of academic disciplines. Students are encouraged to take advantage of what is offered by Career Education Services, by Academic Advisement, and by their faculty advisors early in their college careers in order to identify elective course work, extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, and internships which will help them explore various careers. If a graduate can present an integrated background of both academic and practical experiences, he or she will be highly employable, regardless of major.
Knowing the tough grading policy, how will my child be able to compete with other students who graduate with higher grade point averages?
Saint Anselm has a made a serious effort to cap grade inflation. This philosophy reflects our belief in a rigorous academic program based on fairness, equality, and ethics. We actively promote and market our high standards to employers and graduate schools. While there are organizations that use grade point averages as a screening tool, most feel they are only one factor to consider when evaluating the qualifications of a potential candidate. It is important that students develop themselves beyond their academic program through practical and leadership experiences. Students possessing a diverse background of academics and practical accomplishments are highly marketable and actively recruited.
Are internships available?
Saint Anselm offers a wide range of internships with business and industry, human services, and governmental agencies. Students wishing to pursue internships are encouraged to speak with their faculty advisor regarding departmental requirements. CES maintains information regarding various paid summer options and provides advice to students seeking to identify their interests and choices.
What percentage of students have jobs by graduation?
Students who actively seek employment through participation in various on-campus and job fair recruitment activities are very successful. Many new graduates seek to defer their job searches based on a variety of other plans, including returning to summer jobs, traveling, or taking time off while identifying interests and options. Annual surveys of new graduates indicate that, within six months of graduation, 70 percent of respondents are successfully employed in a position demanding a college degree.
What can I do as a parent to help my child succeed?
Keep the lines of communication open. Hopefully, your student has learned to make good decisions based on information and research. You should be willing to serve as an advisor and facilitator and as a sounding board for ideas and dreams. Let your student develop ownership of his/her decisions. Don't force your student to do what you think he/she should do. Make sure your student is aware of the services available to him or her on campus and that he/she seeks out these services. Don't wait until senior year to ask him or her about future plans. Realize that with the excitement of graduation comes anxiety and fear of starting something new and unknown. Most of all, let your student know you care and you trust him or her to do what is right for their future success.
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