Career Accelerator

Personalized advising for academic planning, job preparation and career development.

From classroom to career — Be impossible to ignore.

At Susquehanna, your academic and career paths move together from Day 1, with some advising starting before you even set foot on campus.

The Career Accelerator combines academic advising, career coaching, internships and employer connections, so you graduate Future Ready — not just with a degree, but with a plan.

You’ll follow Guided Journeys, a step-by-step roadmap created to help every student build confidence, sharpen skills and stand out in competitive fields. And you’re never doing it alone — faculty, staff, alumni and career advisors support you at every step.

A Clear plan for your future

What Are Guided Journeys?

Think of Guided Journeys as your personal career readiness, a structured plan that helps you explore academic programs, gain experience, build your résumé and prepare for life after college.

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Career Preparation Phase 1 — Foundations

Set the groundwork. Meet your advisors, explore your strengths, activate career tools, attend early events and confirm academic interests.

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Career Preparation Phase 2 — Design

Shape your story and start building momentum. Update your résumé and LinkedIn profile, connect with alumni, attend career development events, complete informational interviews and plan summer experiences and internships.

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Career Preparation Phase 3 — Execute

Put your plan into action. Refine your materials with expert feedback, practice interviewing, secure recommendations, attend career fairs and grow your professional network.

Real-world Success

Why It Matters (and Why It Works)

Students who follow Guided Journeys:

Build stronger résumés earlier
Make alumni and employer connections sooner
Feel more confident navigating internships and interviews
Graduate with clearer direction and more options

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Support that moves you forward

Your Support Network

You’re never doing it alone. Your team of guides includes:

Faculty advisors
Career advisors in the Career Development Center
Alumni eager to help the next generation of River Hawks
Employers who partner with Susquehanna

Nobody prepares you for what’s next like Susquehanna.

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Your outcome

The Result

You graduate ready to face the future.
With skills to show. With a story to tell.
With the confidence to be impossible to ignore.

Graduate Outcomes

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“I have learned the value and importance of a supportive, collaborative academic setting. These contributions will greatly benefit my personal growth and future as a biochemistry Ph.D. candidate.”

— Olivia Basile ’24

Honors Program

Biochemistry

“The medicinal chemistry and biochemistry courses offered at Susquehanna prepared me very well for my journey to obtain a doctorate of pharmacy degree. I give credit to my advisor for encouraging me to take the medicinal chemistry course, which sparked my interest in pursuing a career in pharmacy.”

— Anna Ream ’22

Pharmacy

Chemistry

“As I’m applying for internships, I know I’ve been well prepared to be successful after graduation, because of all the hands-on learning we do at Susquehanna.”

— Brian Layton ’26

Management

“Networking here is great, and the alumni are incredibly helpful and willing to talk about anything you need — internships, job opportunities, anything.”

— Joelle Bunyon-Nelson ’26

Publishing & Editing

“I’ve been able to use what I’ve learned in class at Susquehanna to create many exciting professional experiences for myself. Since coming to Susquehanna, I have been able to write for 10 newspapers around the state, and that has allowed me to bolster my résumé and my experience.”

— Logan Moyer ’25

Journalism & Digital Content