Career Advancement
Your career starts here
Whatever you plan, whatever you dream, we’re here to help you make it happen. Our nationally recognized Gorter Career Advancement Center equips you with the skills and experience to take your next steps with confidence.
Find out how 97 percent of our graduates find their place.
As a college student, having access to career preparation is the difference between finding a career and finding a great career that works for your passions and interests. Foresters go into the world with confidence, with 97 percent of the Class of 2025 landing a career or graduate placement within six months of graduation.
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Professional Staff
More than twice the national average
#3
for
Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report
97%
of the
Class of 2025
Landed a job, graduate school, or other opportunity
400+
Alumni and other Professionals
attend career programs annually
The Forester Advantage
All Foresters graduate with a distinctive advantage that uniquely prepares them for the future of work: the combination of liberal arts learning with essential career competencies, technical fluency, and real world experience.
Technical skills for tomorrow
Real-world experience
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In my workplace a liberal arts education separates Lake Forest College graduates from everyone else. They have the competence and confidence that allows them to connect with our institutional investors in multiple areas, not just finance. Those commonalities drive business and make Lake Forest College students more valuable employees.
Martino Moore '99
Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
We’re here to help every step of the way.
The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center (CAC) is here to support you and help you strategize everything career related.
- Individualized support from your career advisor
- Cutting-edge resume, interview, and job search training
- Access to Handshake, a platform with nearly 1 million employers
- Financial support for unpaid internships
- Structured “Career Milestones” program
Being close to a big city means being close to big opportunities
Chicago has been ranked the best big city in United States for nine years in a row. With internships, job opportunities, museums, food, and more, Lake Forest College students get to make the most of being near the Chicago no matter their area of study.
Building your career community
You're going to college to open doors. We're here to help you find the ones that lead to your goals. The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center (CAC) is dedicated to connecting you to the opportunities that resonate with your goals and make you an outstanding graduate.
Alumni and employer network
The people you meet can help you connect to the opportunities you strive for. The CAC helps you build the community that helps you make your career.
- Personalized mentoring and networking connections from the 400+ professionals who participate in our distinctive career events annually
- A dedicated alumni community passionate about your success and eager to give industry insights and referrals
- Exclusive access to jobs and internships through our employer partners in Chicago and beyond
Career Pathways Program
The Career Pathways Program places you in a network of fellow students, alumni, and other professionals who will provide you with industry insight and help you land meaningful jobs.
Preparing college students for an AI-powered future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the future. Here's how we're preparing our students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Career Resources for Current Students
We help our students gain the skills and experiences they need to pursue their passions. Through the CAC, students can access these resources and more:
- Schedule 30-minute appointments to meet with a career advisor virtually or in-person on the second floor of Brown Hall
- Drop-in at Career Express Advising Mondays-Thursdays from 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m., no appointment required
- Find free professional clothing and get a LinkedIn photo taken at our Forester Career Closet in Deerpath Hall during weekly drop-in hours or by appointment
- Reserve an interview room in Brown Hall by emailing careers@lakeforest.edu
Recent News
February 04, 2026
Class of 2025 reports 97% placement rate
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Lake Forest College takes career preparation seriously from the start, pairing students early with a dedicated career advisor who helps guide their professional journey. Signature events like Speed Networking, Career-A-Palooza, the Forester Game Plan, and many others offer hands-on experiences that truly make a difference. These events aren't just informative, they’re empowering. Students build confidence, refine interview skills, strengthen their resumes, and connect with alumni and employers in meaningful ways. With personalized support and real-world exposure, Lake Forest helps students step confidently toward their future.
Willow Poppleton ’26 – communication major
Helpful Links
Employer Resources - For Employers
- Recruiting Policies
- Post a Job or Internship
- Recruiting Interns
Student Resources - For Students
- Internships
- Career Resources
- Handshake for Students
About Our Office - Meet Our Team
- Explore Career Pathways
- Success Stories and Outcomes
- Employer Resources
- For Employers
- Recruiting Policies
- Post a Job or Internship
- Recruiting Interns
- Student Resources
- For Students
- Internships
- Career Resources
- Handshake for Students
- About Our Office
- Meet Our Team
- Explore Career Pathways
- Success Stories and Outcomes
Contact Information
Gorter Family Career Advancement Center
256 Brown Hall, Middle Campus
847-735-5235
careers@lakeforest.edu
Hours
Academic Year: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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