Six months after graduation, the OCS sends a survey to each member of the class that graduated the preceding May. We ask all graduates to share their current employment or graduate school status, the method they used to obtain their position and advice for current students.

Please click on the class year located on the left to read what Bates alumni had to say about their experiences six months after graduation.   

For more recent information on alumni or to contact an Alumni Career Advisor, please login to the OnlineCommunity and use the advanced search option to locate a career advisor in your geographical area.

Sample Questions Asked:

"What one piece of advice would you give to a senior about job hunting strategies, graduate school or the transition process from Bates to the world of work?"

"What worked for you?"

"What should be avoided at all costs?"

"What do you wish that you had known that would have made your journey from Bates to the world of work easier?"

"Take a few moments to write your thoughts below. We will share your insights with seniors through counseling, our weekly newsletter and in our presentations."

For more information on recent graduate activity, please contact the OCS at (207) 786-6232.