Career & Internship Search Tools

The International TEFL Academy (ITA) will certify you to teach English in countries such as Spain, Costa Rica, Thailand, and more. Click the link above to fill out a form, download the main ITA brochure about courses, and be contacted by one of ITA's Admissions Advisors to set up an advising session, so you'll get all the info you need.

ITA has created a coupon code exclusive to Cornell College students for a $100 discount on courses. Simply enter the coupon code CORNELL during the checkout process. The discount will be in addition to any other discount running at the time of enrollment.

Are you not quite sure what you want to do after you graduate? Have you considered doing a year of service before joining the job market?

It can be a lot of pressure to feel like you need to jump right into a career when you graduate. Lucky for you, you have options. Whether you are looking into applying for fellowships or scholarships, wanting to travel the world, or are searching for an organization to volunteer with, you can gain many valuable skills and have experiences that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Here are some resources to help you decide if this is right for you.

• Competitive internships and scholarships. Work with Laura Farmer to apply to opportunities like the Fulbright program,  Gilman International Scholarship, and more
• Check out serviceyear.org to find service organizations that align with your goals and values, and find opportunities
  • AmeriCorps is a national service program that helps individuals serve their community while also earning money to pay down college or university expenses, including student loans.  Check out the recording of an informational webinar hosted by Morningside College.

• You will find plenty of opinions on the pros and cons of taking a gap year before jumping into a career. The reality is that a gap year is not right for everyone. The important thing to know before deciding to take a gap year is to be clear about what you want to gain from this experience. Do you just want to relax before committing to the grind of a full-time job? Are you still getting to know what you want out of a career? Or are you worried that the current economy will not offer you the opportunities you want? 
  • Once you know what you want to gain from a gap year, make sure to set goals. Even if you want to relax after college (and you deserve it!), you should stay engaged through networking, volunteering, or engaging with a new culture.
  • Visit GoinGlobal.com (you will need to log into Handshake to access) to learn about living and working abroad. Different countries will treat work permits and travel visas differently, and you need to know how to make it work before you jump on the plane!
  • Contact a coach at the Berry Career Institute for more information about gap years and service years - log into Handshake to make an appointment

The Berry Career Institute hires 8-10 Career Assistants every school year. If you would like to learn more about the position, see the job description or email Andrea Lohf for more information.

Many departments at Cornell College hire students to work in their office. You can find other flexible on-campus jobs through the Financial Aid Office website. Many of these positions are only available to federal work study students. If you do not have federal work study or want to learn how to apply, contact financialassistance@cornellcollege.edu.

Make sure you know your rights with regard to your disability and your control over disclosure. Your first stop in getting information should be the Student Success Center to speak with the Coordinator of Disability Services. 

Even though employers are vetted on Handshake before approval, you should still be aware of possible red flags in case a fraudulent employer passes through the approval process.