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Because of W&L's extensive alumni loyalty, there are certain industries that are
very open to graduates who have done well, notably those with business or
economics majors who enter investment banking, banking or accountancy. However,
because it is not a very widely known school, students in other industries may
not wow prospective employers with their degree. It's a case where those
employers who are familiar with the school tend to be impressed, while those who
don't know (I assume) feel neutral.
The career services office is very accessable but not wildly helpful. The
office is not there to provide the graduating student with contacts, but to
offer
career counseling and suggest avenues of exploration. They also coordinate
certain internship and career fairs, some of which require applications to
participate in. Their website also provides a helpful database of alumni, which
can be searched by profession and location. Recruiters do come to campus,
mostly
for C-School students.
Internships are a self-starting proposition. Professors and department
secretaries are good resources for
suggestions, and professors will often go out of their way to give you a good
recommendation, but ultimately it's up to the individual students to find and
apply for internship openings.
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