Faculty and Staff | Springfield College

You are also a Career Resource

The Career Center staff is prepared to help students through the career planning and preparation process, as well as serve as a liaison for employers who are interested in connecting with our students. As faculty and staff members, we welcome the opportunity to develop partnerships and serve as a resource to which you can send students.

Many faculty and staff have professional and personal connections to organizations and hiring managers interested in hiring Springfield College students or alumni. If you know an organization or hiring manager looking to fill full- or part-time positions or internships, contact us. We will follow up with your contact about how to post positions for Springfield College students and alumni.

Refer a Student to Us

Our career counselors support the academic curriculum by providing targeted and relevant resources for each discipline. We work with students in all stages of career development. Through individual counseling sessions and group career workshops, students may be assisted in career exploration and decision making, in the job search process, and in exploring experiential education opportunities, as well as in applying to graduate school. Reach out to our office to refer a student. 

Writing a Professional Reference

If you’ve been asked to provide a professional reference, we’re here to help. We have compiled clear tips and guidelines to ensure your reference is both effective and appropriate, along with a sample reference letter to guide your writing. Whether you're supporting a student, colleague, or employee, these resources will help you craft a strong, thoughtful endorsement. Learn more about reference letters.

Welcome to Handshake

Current students can join Handshake for free and begin connecting with employers immediately. Alumni who do not have a Handshake account already will need to complete the Handshake Alumni Registration which includes an email verification process. As an alumni you can use your own, personal email address if your Springfield College email address is not active or is not your primary email address. Springfield College will automatically be pre-selected as the institution and then you’ll be asked to create a Handshake password. Once the email address has been verified, your account information will be submitted to the Career Center for approval. When the account has been approved, you can use all of the functions Handshake has to offer. If you have any questions, please contact the Career Center at (413) 748-3222.

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