Career Services

We are here to help you prepare for a successful job search.

Before and after you graduate from Erikson you will have access to our vast network: the thousands of alumni, hiring managers, and colleagues we’ve worked with over our 50-year history. We help you highlight your education and experience in a way that will get you noticed by prospective employers.

We offer a range of services:

Career counseling and workshops
Individual support
An annual job fair
Interview preparation
Resume reviews
Alumni networking events
A resume book of students and graduates

What are my career options?

With your Erikson education, you can work and lead in a wide range of disciplines and settings, including:

Social work
Early childhood education
Early intervention
Child life
Infant mental health
Advocacy and policy organizations
Child welfare agencies
Child and family therapy
Hospitals and health care settings
Preschools and child care programs
Public and private schools
Museums and other informal learning settings

Placement for students

Of the 65 master’s degree students who graduated in 2019, 96% of those seeking employment (50 of 52) were working in the field six months following graduation.

Employment Data of All Alumni

Alumni Employment Pie Chart

Students like you

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Career Services staff members were readily available to me throughout my job search, not only making time to meet with me but also checking in with me by email and phone.

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Alejandra Paucar, MSW '16•bilingual counselor, Between Friends

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I reached out to Career Services when I launched a job search after more than a decade of self-employment. A lot had changed in those 12 years, especially in the areas of technology and using social media and the Internet.

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Laura Kahan, MEd '95•Chief of Infant Development, La Rabida Children's Hospital

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Maggie Brett was quick in responding to my questions, supportive of me when I was frustrated, and happy for me as if she were my mother when I finally found a place of employment where I could grow.

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Dionne E. Johnson, MS ’17•Business Manager, The Learning Experience

Job board

If you a current Erikson student or a graduate, you are invited to use our job board.

Access Jobs

If you are an employer who would like to post a job on Erikson’s job board, contact us.

Post a Job

If you are from an organization that would like to host an Erikson intern, contact us.

Host An Intern

Recruiters know Erikson

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The Ounce of Prevention Fund and Erikson are strongly aligned in our values and approach. At one point, all of my direct reports were Erikson graduates.

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Claire Dunham•SVP of programs and training, the Ounce of Prevention Fund

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Our working relationship with Career Services is strong, and I especially appreciate the level of communication we receive from Maggie Brett.

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Edward Reed•Director of clinical training, Jewish Child and Family Service

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The Erikson graduates we've hired are very knowledgeable and bring a whole new level of energy, innovation, and eagerness to learn more about their practice.

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Jennifer Alexander•Program Director of Early Learning Programs, Metropolitan Family Services

Career workshops

We hold free career workshops designed to give you practical advice on launching and completing a successful job search. The twice-yearly workshops focus on resumes, interviews, cover letters, and social media best practices. We also bring in hiring managers to talk about what they’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

Email [email protected] for details.

Job fair

Each spring we bring in hiring managers and recruiters from 25 to 30 local agencies and organizations for our annual job fair. Current students and alumni are invited, for an afternoon of networking.

If you are an employer who would like to participate in our spring job fair, please contact us at [email protected].

Read about alumni who have put their Erikson education to work

Alumni Profiles

Get involved: Career Services helps many Erikson alumni connect with current students and one another to talk about their experiences in the field. To learn how you can participate, please contact us by email.

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Career Services coached me on writing my resume and cover letter and with interviewing strategies. They also supported me throughout my internship.

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Beth Sances, MS ‘17•Developmental Therapist, Nicolette Komie and Associates

Career counseling

Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or an alumnus considering a career change, our team will help you assess your career options to put you on the right track to succeed. Through group sessions and individual meetings, we help you set short- and long-term goals, giving you the tools to best present your education and experience to hiring managers and recruiters.

Interview skills

Improve your skills and build your confidence through practice and mock interviews.

Cover letters and resumes

Develop and polish your resume and cover letters.

Networking

Learn the best practices for opening career doors and establishing professional relationships.

We also publish a book of Erikson student and graduate resumes. Contact us if you would like to include your resume in the book or if you are an employer who would like a digital copy.

Let us help

Let us help you find a job and put your Erikson education to work in a fulfilling career.

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What are my career options?

Employment Data of All Alumni

If you a current Erikson student or a graduate, you are invited to use our job board.

If you are an employer who would like to post a job on Erikson’s job board, contact us.

If you are from an organization that would like to host an Erikson intern, contact us.

Career workshops

Job fair

Career counseling

Interview skills

Cover letters and resumes

Networking

Let us help