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At Merrimack College, the O’Brien Center for Career Development is more than just a typical campus career center. Guided by our Augustinian Catholic mission, we are committed to preparing you for success from the moment you arrive. We offer everything from resume workshops and career fairs to personalized career exploration plans using cutting-edge technology. With a focus on skill-building and connections to real-world opportunities, our team fosters employer relationships to ensure you’re ready to enter the workforce. We’re proud to launch students into careers that ignite their passions.

Career Exploration

Career exploration starts the second a student starts at Merrimack. With career development embedded into coursework, students are given the knowledge and tools to explore their passions early on. This list of career milestones can help you understand a student’s career development trajectory while at Merrimack. 

Education & Preparation

Our staff of career advisors and career development professionals are equipped with the knowledge and resources to support students. From free access to LinkedIn Learning to in-person and virtual mock interviews, students have everything they need to grow their careers.

In addition to online resources available 24/7, the O’Brien Center hosts workshops, resume reviews and panel events to give students access to employers before entering the workforce.

Empowerment to Connect

Once students are prepared with a resume, elevator pitch and career industry knowledge, they’re ready to connect with employers at career fairs, site visits, networking opportunities and other signature events. The connections made at these events often lead to internships and full-time job offers. For guaranteed internships and personalized career guidance within a cohort, consider applying to the Warriors at Work program.

Career Outcomes

Merrimack College collects data from new graduates which allows us to peek into the success of our undergraduates following degree completion, up to 9 months following their graduation. Data within this page is managed by the O’Brien Center for Career Development in accordance with national standards.

Knowledge rates can vary by year and among academic programs.

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Experiential Learning Participation
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

Alumni can take many paths post-graduation. This chart shows the most common routes within 9 months of graduation.

Student Spotlights

Owen Perrotta

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  • Building More than Machines with Owen Perrotta ’29
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Caitlyn Wagner

Student Spotlights
  • Caitlyn Wagner ’28 Secures Internship while Abroad
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John Kolokithas

Student Spotlights
  • John Kolokithas ’28 – Finding What Fits
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Ashleigh Pepin

Student Spotlights
  • Ashleigh Pepin ’26 Completes Fashion Marketing Internship in Paris
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Tyler Croteau

Student Spotlights
  • Tyler Croteau ’28 Completes Engineering Internship at McFarland Johnson
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Seth Holtzman

Student Spotlights
  • Seth Holtzman ’26 Secures Job Offer at General Dynamics Mission Systems Post Summer Internship 
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Sydney Connolly

Student Spotlights
  • Sydney Connolly ’26 Completes Athletic Training Clinical Rotation 
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Angelina Zaykovskaya

Student Spotlights
  • Angelina Zaykovskaya ’26 Completes Undergraduate Research Assistant Position 
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Olivia Calvin

Student Spotlights
  • Olivia Calvin ’26 Lands Preceptorship at Beth Israel Hospital
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Mariia Diahilieva

Student Spotlights
  • Senior Mariia Diahilieva ’26 on how Mentorship has impacted her College Career
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Paige Noyes

Student Spotlights
  • Paige Noyes ’25 Pursues Social Media Internship with Merrimack Sports Performance 
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Mackenzie Tierney

Student Spotlights
  • Mackenzie Tierney ‘26 Completes Occupational Therapy Internship & Gets Accepted to Grad School
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