Students are encouraged to use the office beginning their freshman year . A unique feature of Career Development and Placement program at Muhlenberg is an intensive collegewide effort to motivate, help and serve students in the job or graduate school search. Inaugurated as the Campaign for the Class of 1993, the program was conceived by Arthur Taylor, the President of the College, who also serves as a career counselor. The Campaign consists of events designed to teach students how to market their skills. This intensive effort has earned national recognition.
Muhlenberg alumni are active participants in the career exploration process.
Through the Muhlenberg Career Network , students can speak with any of over 1,300 alumni in a broad array of fields who have volunteered to provide information and career advice to current Muhlenberg students. During winter break, students may participate in the Muhlenberg Shadow Program , linking students with alumni volunteers in their work and graduate school settings. The Career Resource Library houses an extensive collection of books, directories and job-related information. Each year representatives from business, government, industry and nonprofit organizations visit campus to interview students. In addition, more and more recruitment is being done online.