When you join the Kenyon community, you join a global network of alumni and parent career mentors from more than 200 industries who are eager to get to know you and help connect you with job shadows, resume reviews, internships and interviews.

The Kenyon Network on LinkedIn

Hosted by the CDO, this active network facilitates interactions and resource-sharing among  Kenyon alumni and students on LinkedIn. Members of the LinkedIn group post regularly about job and internship openings and professional resources and are quick to extend an open invitation to connect for anyone interested in a particular field. Join the Kenyon Network on LinkedIn to:

  • Learn how to apply for a job in a particular field;
  • Develop contacts with professionals in your industry or company of interest;
  • Identify potential job shadow sponsors;
  • Join discussions on professional topics trending in your field; 
  • Find a mentor and become a mentor.

Join the Kenyon Network on LinkedIn to connect with professionals in your field of interest.

The Alumni Network at Work

Alumni help students gain valuable insight into their fields of interest through internships, job shadows, professional extension projects and more.

  • Alumni connections helped Mia Sherin ’22 broaden her horizons as a writer, leading to a budding career in New York City.

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  • Environmental studies major Jayne Gelman ’22 is drawn toward the light of a career in solar energy development.

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Kenyon’s Career Development Office (CDO) maintains information to help Kenyon students and alumni connect with individuals and companies willing to assist, mentor or house students who are exploring careers,and with internship and job opportunities.  Students, employers and volunteers should be aware that the CDO does not vet or conduct background checks on students who may seek assistance, employers who may be offering opportunities or volunteers who may be providing support.  Employers, students, mentors and hosts are encouraged to meet via phone or Skype prior to confirming any arrangements to determine suitability of fit and discuss mutual expectations. While the CDO is not responsible for what happens in arrangements that come from its networks, it is happy to assist students, employers and volunteers with conflict resolution and resources should difficulties occur.