While many employers prefer to interview at job fairs and larger universities because of reduced travel budgets, Hollins continues to attract a variety of employers who are interested in applicants with a liberal arts education and skill set. There is a materials fee for career inventories. The alumnae chapters of Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD sponsor a Career Development Initiative annually. CDI is an opportunity for students to meet alumnae and learn about their careers, network for valuable internship and job contacts, hear first-hand how alumnae landed their jobs, and learn about graduate school and life after Hollins. The Career Center helps coordinate this popular event that is open to all students.
Most materials are available for overnight or weekend loan by students.
The director and associate director will meet individually with students regarding career questions and concerns. Any issue related to career planning is appropriate, and all conferences are confidential. The Strong Interest Inventory explores the relationship between work interests and job satisfaction. The Strong also examines an individual's level of comfort within the academic work and the degree to which he or she prefers to work alone or with people. The Campbell Interest and Skill Survey analyzes self-reported vocational interests and skills as components of future career satisfaction and success.