Occidental College students and alumni networking at an event in front of the Hameetman Career Center on campus

Career Services

Your career journey starts at Occidental, where you’ll find support to help you explore possibilities, build skills, and take your next step with confidence.

The Hameetman Career Center (HCC) works with students throughout their time at Oxy and continues to serve them as alumni. Career development is an ongoing process, whether you’re just beginning to consider what interests you, looking for an internship, preparing for your first job, or thinking about continuing your education.

Through personalized advising and career counseling, programs, resources, and connections with employers and alumni, the Career Center helps you explore career paths, gain practical experience, hone professional skills, and translate your Oxy education into opportunities beyond the College. You’ll graduate with greater clarity about your goals and the confidence and experience to pursue them.

65%

Oxy students who participate in internships

80%

medical school acceptance rate, 2020-25

Handshake

Handshake is Occidental’s career platform for students and alumni, bringing job and internship opportunities, career events, employer connections, and helpful resources together in one place. 

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Start Your Career Journey

students in a classroom
Explore options through Oxy’s career education series

The Career Education Series offers career support by helping you explore a wide range of career paths and discover how your academic interests, skills, and experiences can translate into real-world opportunities.

Director of Pre-Health Advising Kat Wang, left, and Mariah Rutiaga Amaya ’22.
Meet with a career adviser one-on-one

Career support and advising is available to every Oxy student, whether you’re just getting started, have a specific question, or want guidance along the way. Our career services team is excited to help you explore your options and plot your next steps.

Zachary Lipsett ’27 spent the summer as a program assistant at The Ford
Explore internship and job opportunities

Oxy connects students and alumni with internships, jobs, and a wide network of employers. Through Handshake, Oxy’s career platform, you can explore professional opportunities and connect with employers. Visit our internships page to learn about unique Oxy programs.

Eva Jahanshir ’19 is working over the summer at City of Hope
Considering graduate studies?

The HCC supports students interested in pursuing graduate or professional education as they explore options that fit their goals. Get guidance on researching programs, navigating the application process, and preparing application materials.

Occidental Career Outcome Stories

Anissa Basnayake headshot with black coat
Anissa Basnayake ’25
Cognitive Science, Neuroscience MPhil, Ethics of AI, Data & Algorithms, University of Cambridge
“My undergraduate experience at Occidental was invaluable—teaching me  how to critically engage and evaluate our world, encouraging me to pursue interests in the intersection of AI/big tech and human rights, and providing opportunities for me to explore vigorous cross-disciplinary studies.”
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Occidental alumni at a career networking event

Career Support for Alumni

Career support at Oxy includes resources to help young alumni navigate career transitions, explore new directions, and connect with the Oxy network. Alumni can access career counseling, job opportunities, events, and other resources through Handshake for up to three years after graduating.

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Four Occidental students in business attire at the Oxy Career Fair

Employers: Recruit Oxy Talent

The Career Center connects employers directly with Oxy students and alumni who are ready to bring their skills and perspectives to the workplace. Recruit Oxy talent by posting jobs and internships, participating in on-campus events, and building connections with our community.

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Contact Career Services
Hameetman Career Center

AGC 109, F-34
1600 Campus Road / Los Angeles, CA 90041
Interactive Map to HCC

Office Hours: 9 - 5 pm, Mon - Fri

Phone: (323) 259-2623
careers@oxy.edu