Exploring your calling is as much about pursuing what interests you as it is about knowing what doesn’t. The Career and Connection Institute (CCI) is here to coach you through that process, help you form a plan and connect you with opportunities.
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Employers, Alumni, Parents and Faculty all play an important role in the support and professional development of students. Learn more about the ways to get involved with CCI at Gordon.
CCI is here for every student and every stage of their career journey - from freshmen year through graduation. We believe that you, as students, already possess the tools and skills that you need to be successful and we're here to help you shed light on those talents and capitalize on them. Whether you're looking for guidance to kickstart your path, seeking to harness your passions effectively, or simply needing support to connect with professional opportunities, we're here to assist you in unlocking your full potential. Wherever you’re starting, CCI can help you take the next step.
Discover who you are to help propel you towards what you'll do through Clifton Strengths, on-campus jobs, academic major exploration, and career exploration events.
Start applying what you learned about yourself and utilizing your skills in the workplace. Our team is prepared to assist with resumes and cover letters, mock interviews, informational interviews, and internship placements.
Learn how to market yourself and get connected to professional circles through creating a LinkedIn profile and making connections, attending networking events, and receiving advice on job and grad school applications.
Handshake Connect with internships, employment opportunities and resources in diverse fields and locations.
Advising Get personalized help navigating your academic journey, job search or graduate school application process.
Career Counseling Receive guidance about exploring, changing, advancing in or re-entering your career.
Career Assessments Discern your interests, values, skills, gifts and personality preferences—and how they relate to the world of work.
Career Documents Review Make sure the paper version of you is polished to perfection through expert feedback.
Interview Preparation Stand out during your job interview or graduate/professional school interview by practicing with a career professional.
"The Calling and Career Conference has taught me that my work is my worship. Whatever I decide to do with my life vocationally whether that is in a church, in the justice system or in a hospital, the work I do is worship to God. My faith influences my life and my life influences my faith, it is all blended into one."
"Having the experience and the network that I developed during my internship has helped me seamlessly transition into my new job, and has made me much more comfortable with taking on additional responsibilities early on. In my mind, a college experience really isn't complete without the practical work experience that an internship provides."
"I learned more about what I'm passionate about, my strengths, even my weaknesses, and where I want to use my degree when I graduate. It has been so sweet to learn more and get more involved."
Posted on July 30, 2025
Matt Sakdalan ’14 (business management) founded Paré—a lifestyle brand offering fashion-forward golf apparel. He and the brand were recently showcased at Paris Fashion Week 2025. We sat down with him to ask about becoming an entrepreneur and his time in Paris.
Posted on July 8, 2025
Jon ’06 and Ben Zoba ’05 founded The Garden School: Beverly, a faith-based community centered around learning about and caring for God’s creation, in 2016. We sat down to ask them about how they see creation care and education as integral to the Christian faith and life.
Posted on June 16, 2025
This May Crisana Speer ’25 (communication and theatre arts) graduated exactly 90 years after her great-grandfather and 35 years after her mother, and they all graduated from Gordon College. Crisana represents the 4th generation of Gordon graduates in the Edwards-Speer family, and she received the 16th degree from either Gordon College or Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary conferred on an Edwards family member.
For any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact CCI.