| First Name |
Class Year (s): |
City/Alumni Club: |
Major at ND: |
Field of Work: |
Place of Employment: |
Advice for the Class of 2010 as they transition into alumni: |
| Jessica |
2007 |
Lexington, Virginia |
Classics |
Law |
Student |
Think creatively about how you can use your degree, skills, and talent. |
| Sara |
2002 |
Chicago |
History & Spanish |
School Librarian (former paralegal) |
Chicago Public Schools |
Go to young alumni events for fun and nostalgia, but also try to make non-Domer friends; they offer different perspectives and can be a great change of pace. |
| Katherine |
2006 |
New York |
English, Art History |
Banking |
Wachovia |
lots of networking and creativity about potential job options |
| Erin |
2007/2009 |
Washington, DC |
Art Studio / Theology |
High School Religion Teacher |
St. John's College High School |
Get involved early! |
| Erin |
2003 |
Chicago |
Economics and Sociology |
Consulting, Non-profit, Government |
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If you are emailing a contact about an informational interview, make sure your emails are short and to the point. Briefly introduce yourself and give them an idea why you'd specifically like to talk to them. It is tough to for an alum to give you advice if you are too broad in what you are looking for, e.g. "I'll really do anything - I just want a job in Chicago." A better sentence might be: "I'd like to work in marketing for a small entrepreneurial company, preferably in the health care or technology industries." Good luck! |
| Blanca |
2006 |
Kansas City |
Spanish Literature |
Education |
Elementary Catholic School |
Consider a service opportunity to learn about yourself and the world |
| Sarah |
2001 |
Dallas, Texas |
PLS/Art History |
Libraries |
Southern Methodist University |
Don't be afraid to try a few different kinds of jobs or even a few different professions to find the one that's right for you. |
| Mallory |
2006 |
New York |
Political Science & German |
Executive Search & managment consulting |
Egon Zehnder International |
Always set goals for the future. So many of us had ND as our life-long goal and didn't know what the next great step would be post-ND. Start setting small ones now and the transition won't be as shocking. Also, join your alumni club and get involved to keep that ND feeling alive in your life! |
| Bill |
2006 |
St. Joe Valley (South Bend) |
Sociology/Theology |
D-I Athletics |
Notre Dame |
Make a list of dreams/goals and make steps toward accomplishing them. MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!!! |
| Tim |
2003, 2007MBA |
|
Marketing and Mathematics |
Fundraising |
University of Notre Dame |
Make a budget! |
| Kevin |
2005 |
Columbus, Ohio |
Philosophy and Political Science |
Law |
3rd year law student at Ohio State, Editor-in-Chief of legal journal |
Consider all of your opportunities and research everything. Never turn down a chance to get hands-on experience in something in which you are interested. |
| Heidi |
2008 |
MN/WI/PA |
Biology |
Medical Student |
Erie, PA |
Don't take anything we were blessed with at Notre Dame for granted. Apply what you learned and your experiences to your everyday life. |
| Courtney |
2006 |
Boston |
English, Irish Studies |
Non-Profit |
City Year |
Never undersestimate the value of a Notre Dame degree. Don't sell yourself short - do what you love and you'll never "work" a day in your life. |
| Adam |
2002 |
San Francisco, CA |
Finance/Spanish |
Management Consulting |
ZS Associates |
Stay involved with Notre Dame and the alumni community - no matter where you may go - as it will always be a reliable source of support and community |
| Anh |
2006 |
Chicago |
Marketing |
Consulting |
McKinsey & Company |
The first couple of months out of college will be the hardest part of the transition, but it only gets better after that! |
| Brian |
2004 |
Washington, DC |
Finance |
Law (but consulting before law school) |
Georgetown Law Student |
Reach out to as many people as possible to learn about the different career and service options/fields that are out there and to gain insight into what they're actually like and where they're likely to lead afterwards. |
| Ariana |
2006 |
Chicago |
Electrical Engineering |
Non-Profit/Education |
United Neighborhood Organization |
Follow your heart. If your career isn't something you are passionate about - do not be afraid of taking some risks in order to find what it is. |
| Lee |
2006 |
Chicago |
Mathematics |
Public Accounting/Consulting |
Deloitte |
Keep Notre Dame and your friends from college close to your heart and make the extra effort to KEEP IN TOUCH. |
| Ashley |
2006 |
Los Angeles |
Sociology and American Studies |
Education-6th grade teacher |
St. Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic School |
enjoy every moment of your senior year, find a job that has young people around, join an ND club and watch the games on Saturdays, go out and have fun, get organized... |
| Heidi |
2009 |
New Orleans |
American Studies |
2nd Grade Teacher with the ACE program |
Cathedral Academy |
Network with other Notre Dame students who will be in the same area before you leave for your new job! It helps to already know someone there. |
| Amanda |
2008 |
Fort Wayne, IN |
Art Studio |
Museum Education |
Fort Wayne Museum of Art |
You may feel out of touch with ND for a while-- new classes will come to campus and live in your dorm, go to class where you went to class, and cheer in the stands where you used to cheer. It will feel a little sad and like you are no longer part of the family, but Notre Dame makes great effort to make all of its alumni still feel like a part of it all. Just wait--it's all there for you if you want it, and the 4 or 5 years you spent at Notre Dame will stay with you. |
| Zhibin |
2009 |
Atlanta |
Political Science / Film, TV, Theater |
Law School |
Emory Law School |
Plan ahead |
| Nicole |
2005 |
Mishawaka/St. Joseph County |
Psychology |
Ministry |
Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
Learn how to budget before graduation. It is easy to get caught up in being on your own for the first time, and receiving a salary, but there are many new expenses that come upon graduation, including paying back your student loans, which many of us have upon graduation. |
| Tom |
2000 |
San Diego |
Architecture |
Architect |
Fehlman LaBarre Architects |
Keep your eye on the big picture. |
| Kristen |
2008 |
Naperville, IL (Chicago & Greater DuPage Alumni Clubs) |
Civil Engineering |
Civil Engineering |
Wight & Company |
Join clubs or activities. Unlike college, you may have to reach out in order to meet people your own age. |
| Kelly |
2004 |
Cleveland |
Biology and Gender Studies |
medicine |
MetroHealth/Cleveland Clinic |
Remember that you can always count on your Notre Dame family and friends to help support, encourage, and guide you as you begin the next chapter of your life after graduation. |
| Mike |
1994 |
Central NJ |
English, Computer Applications |
Insurance / Risk Solutions |
Munich Re America |
Enjoy your senior year |
| Katie |
2009 |
Kansas City |
Pre-Med/Spanish |
Medical School |
University of Kansas |
Appreciate the solid Catholic foundation that Notre Dame is offering you, and take advantage of every last opportunity to study abroad, serve and learn. |
| Michelle |
2008 |
Minneapolis |
Marketing |
Retail |
Target |
Be willing to take a job that isn't your ideal one, but is at a great company and/or in the city you love. No one has their ideal career immediately after college. Stay positive and stay connected with your ND friends; they will be your best friends for life! |
| Christopher |
2001 |
Boston |
Accounting |
Psychology |
Judge Baker Children's Center, Harvard Medical School |
Focus your career on what you truly love to do. |
| Dave |
2009 |
Eastern NC |
Electrical Engineering |
Industrial electrical manufacturing |
Eaton Corp. |
Look for opportunities that will offer you the broadest set of experiences possible. Rotational programs are great! |
| Shannon |
2007 |
Charleston, SC |
Spanish, Psychology |
Management |
Better World Books |
Stay in touch with as many people as possible. Almost everywhere I travel, I'm able to meet up with someone from ND for a little bit to catch up. When going into a job. Don't assume anything. Show them your best and don't lose your values. Not every operates like we're used to at ND. Don't blend into the crowd, show them why ND is special |
| Thomas |
2006 |
Ann Arbor |
Chemical Engineering |
Graduate School/Research Assistant |
University of Michigan |
Joining your local alumni club, if possible, is always a good idea for both social interaction and networking. |
| Alice |
2006 |
Tulsa, OK |
Sociology |
psychology |
Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health- inpatient psychiatric |
I was having a really hard time deciding what I wanted to do my senior year. I wasn't ready for grad school (didn't know exactly what field to study) but I was having trouble finding a job without a masters degree. I became aware of an Americorp opportunity that was exactly right for me. I had tons of responsibilities (which looks great on a resume) and it was a fabulous time to learn more about myself and by the end of the year I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I also paid back some college loans in the process. I highly recommend Americorps for majors who don't know exactly where they fit yet. |
| Rosario |
2004 |
Nicaragua |
Marketing and Psychology |
Latinamerican Development |
Nicaragua |
Brace yourself! |
| Lauren |
2004 |
|
Accountancy/Political Science |
Corporate Finance |
The Home Depot |
Make the most of your Notre Dame resources, especially when moving to a new city! Most alumni clubs are full of great resources, a great way to meet new friends and a great way to stay connected to Notre Dame! |
| Patrick |
2007 |
Dallas |
Marketing/Econ. double |
3L Law student @ SMU |
Various firms on project basis |
Don't be shy about contacting other young alums in your city. We're an easy-going bunch. |
| Teresa |
2007 |
Birmingham |
ALPP / Psychology |
Medical student |
UAB |
I often heard that college would be the best years of my life. While I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Notre Dame and realize every day how precious it was, I would encourage the Class of 2010 to view life after college with the same excitement. Enjoy and make the most of the months you have left at ND because they are incredibly special. But realize that the goal of the University is to develop well-rounded, intelligent, and caring individuals who will go on to impact the world around them. I do miss Notre Dame, particularly the wonderful friends I made there, and nothing could replace it. But my time after college has been exciting in its own way as I make new friends and contribute to my community professionally. Forever cherish the memories, but be careful not to regard any time in your life as "the best time" because there is an opportunity every day to make it better. |
| Claire |
2008 |
Akron OH |
Mechanical Engineering |
Project Engineer |
Johnson & Johnson |
To pursue their career with the same passion that governed them at ND. It's important that they love what they do as much as they loved their undergraduate experience. |
| Matt |
1996 |
Kansas City |
Business |
Marketing |
Sprint |
Taking risks only becomes more difficult as you get older (kids, spouses, mortgages)... If you want to follow a "crazy" dream, there will never be a better time. |
| Kate |
2005 |
Southeastern Virginia |
Marketing |
Military (Navy) |
Norfolk, VA |
Get involved in alumni clubs, gym memberships, church groups, reading clubs, etc. You never know where you'll get great "networking"! |
| Taylor |
2008 |
St. Louis |
Accountancy |
Insurance and Financial Services |
Precision Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. |
Work hard to meet people both at work and in your community. Also, seek advice from fellow recent grads as they are likely experiencing a similar transition in their personal and professional lives. |
| Lauren |
2007 |
Phoenix |
Sociology & Spanish |
Non-profit |
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America |
Be patient. The transition period after college is tough, but you will get through it. Believe in yourself and your talents, and look at every task, big or small, as an opportunity for greater things. |
| John |
2008 |
Washington, D.C. |
Mechanical Engineering & English |
Patent Law |
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office |
Get involved with the alumni club in the city you move to, it's a ready-made group of friends and people who care about helping you. Also, shop for apartments on craigslist. |
| Katherine |
2006 |
Portland, Maine |
English/Pre-Professional Studies |
Medical Student |
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Know that the experience you have had at Notre Dame will carry you far, in your personal and professional life. The dreams you built will carry you, the values instilled will guide you and the people you met will always stay with you. |
| Josh |
2008 |
Dyer, IN - Northwest Indiana Club |
Economics |
Consulting |
Deloitte Consulting - Chicago |
Don't be afraid to speak up when you have ideas - you never know when you'll get the chance to implement them |
| Terry |
1961 |
Houston |
Pol Sci - Government |
International Consultant |
www.iicchome.com |
Find some work every year dedicated to making the World a Better Place to Live In |
| Mike |
1974 |
New York City |
BFA |
Digital media, technology |
The Deal LLC |
Half is showing up, the other half is attitude & remember, 90% of this game is half mental |
| Natassia |
2009 |
San Francisco |
Political Science/Marketing |
Legal |
Criminal Law Firm |
Never forget that you'll always have the ND friends & community to support you, in good and bad times. |
