Macalester alumni also serve as a valuable career development resource in several ways. Many participate in on-campus career exploration panels offered throughout the year. Others meet with students individually. Over 600 Twin Cities alumni have volunteered to meet with students to discuss careers. Additional alumni are available as resources across the United States and in most countries abroad.
Recruiters often visit the campus to interview seniors for full-time positions.
Group and individual assistance at the Center is available from faculty who serve as counselors in a number of departments, including, but not limited to Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Linguistics. Workshops and help sessions are also offered for the improvement of vocabulary and comprehension skills, time management, and other general learning skills, as well as review sessions. Free tutorial assistance is available to all Macalester students. There are many resources on campus for students interested in pursuing graduate study. Graduate program representatives often visit the CDC to talk with interested students about their programs.