RECORD AN EXPERIENCE: Perhaps the singlemost important step–gaining experience! Volunteering, internships, student work, job shadows, everything is fair game, get out there and make new connections and build new experiences. ♾️
PEP: 10 pts per PEP recorded. 40 pts max
JOB SHADOW: 10 pts per job shadow recorded. 40 pts max
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: 15 pts per research experience recorded. 60 pts max
INTERNSHIP: 15 pts per internship recorded. 60 pts max
STUDENT WORK: 10 pts per experience recorded. 40 pts max
COMMUNITY SERVICE: 10 pts per experience recorded.40 pts max
How-To: Confirm an experience > Log into Handshake > Career Center > Experiences > Add new Experience > Select appropriate category from the experiences template and complete the remaining fields, as well as the midway and final reflection surveys if applicable
CDO EVENTS: Connect with alumni and employers, refine your materials, explore resources.
2 pts per event attended. No limit
How-To: Handshake > Events > Select all filters > Hosted by your school > Register and attend!
Networking events earn points in “Connect”. All other events earn points in “Explore”
APPLY TO JOBS & INTERNSHIPS: Put yourself out there by exploring and applying to opportunities on Handshake.
1 pt for every 5 applications. 4 pts max
Bonus: 1 pt for every application to opportunities tagged as “The Kenyon Network” (no limit)
How-To: Log in to Handshake > Go to Career Center > Under “Kenyon College Collections, Select “The Kenyon Network” > Find relevant jobs from this list and apply.