Kickstart Your Career at the O'Brien Center
At Merrimack, we’re all about helping you turn your dreams into real career goals. Our O’Brien Center for Career Development gives you the tools, support and guidance to create a personalized career plan and build the skills you need to get there. From guaranteed internships and co-ops to research projects and hands-on experiences, you won’t just learn in the classroom, you’ll learn by doing. And, the answer is yes—it pays off!
But at Merrimack College, we empower you to enter the workforce by:
- Launching your career exploration and development journey the moment you come to Merrimack
- Using cutting edge technology tools to identify and prepare you for the jobs of the future and create a customized career exploration and development plan
- Focusing on developing skills that employers are seeking
- Connecting you to experiential learning and employment opportunities
EXPLORE. PREPARE. EXPERIENCE.
At Merrimack, we believe career preparation is not a one-time event. That’s why Merrimack’s O’Brien Center for Career Development offers four years of programs, resources, connections, and tools, all aimed at one thing: getting you career ready.
Merrimack graduates do well in their careeers and with advanced studies.
Meet and connect with alumni and professions in your career industry.
Access 17,000+ videos to help you develop and enhance your job skills.
» Link college to career with milestones toward your chosen profession with a Career Action Plan
» Meet with your career advisor to explore your strengths, values, and preferences
» Get connected to internships, co-ops, or research projects
» Draft your resume and cover letters
» Participate in a Professional Development Retreat
» Begin full-time job interviews and practice salary negotiations
» Leverage our alumni/parent/ employer network to launch your job search
Lightcast: Labor Market Analytics
With Lighcast technology you are able to explore what jobs are in a specific field, how much they are paying, and see the skills you need to pursue that career. As a Merrimack College student, you will dive into your personal Labor Market Analytics Report and create a plan to pursue and talk about skills that make you a desirable candidate for the job or career that you want to pursue.
McQuade Library Location
We are located in the McQuade Library.
96%
career outcomes rate of 2024 graduates after nine months.
90%
of students complete at least one internship or co-op.
100,000+
jobs, co-ops and internships posted in Handshake by 6,800 employers.