~ August 25, 2025 ~

Graduation can feel a long way off when starting a degree program—or even while in the middle of it—but it’s never too early to start exploring career options.

Some graduate students enter their programs knowing exactly what they would like to do once their degrees are conferred, while others are less certain—and both approaches are okay. At Cornell, numerous career services offices and teams exist to support students as they figure out what’s next and how to get there.

“You are not alone in figuring this out—career development is a process, not a one-time decision,” said MJ Mosereiff, graduate career exploration specialist in the Graduate School’s Office of Career and Professional Development.

Read the complete Q and A on the Graduate School website!