2022 - 2023 

HIGHLIGHTS & PILLARS

Employer stands behind a table the Career Horizon Career Fair. She is holding up a phone and speaking to a students who is attending the fair, standing on the other side of the table.

THIS YEAR'S HIGHLIGHTS 

83.5% student engagement with the Matthews Center for Career Development across all four class years

120 employer events or interview days conducted in-person and virtually 

4,139 completed advising appointments with current Davidson students & alumni 

7,201 total interactions between the Matthews Center team and current students & alumni 

Pillars 

Leveraging the Davidson network, the Matthews Center empowers students to assess and achieve their postgraduate goals. This is primarily accomplished through the foundational pillars that drive our services. 

A career adviser sits at a white desk in a meeting room across from a student. They are in an advising session. There is a large painting on the wall behind them.

Career Advising 

With in-depth assessments and advising, including virtual appointments and full-day drop-in hours, and a suite of online platforms and resources, the Matthews Center is always accessible to support students and alumni as they explore, develop, and launch their career journeys with success.

A group of students and a career adviser stand in front of a TV, smiling at the camera.

Professional Programming 

The Matthews Center provides professional development and skill-building opportunities for current Davidson students as they prepare for a successful transition from college to professional life and activate day-one readiness in a dynamic professional landscape.

An employer is chatting with a Davidson student during an informal interview. The back wall is brick, there is a yellow stripe on the wall to the right and large plants in the corner.

Employer Engagement  

Connecting students with top organizations around the globe, the Matthews Center is committed to initiating and strengthening employer relationships. In addition to securing high-impact career opportunities for students, the Matthews Center seeks to provide employers and graduate schools with a successful recruiting experience.