Welcome to your virtual hub for School of Arts and Sciences career resources! Here you will find relevant career information for arts and sciences students, including featured jobs and internships, success stories from students like you, opportunities for networking, and so much more.  

If you have any questions at any step in your career journey, make an appointment with your Career Advisor, Stephanie Sartori, or email the O’Brien Center at obriencenter@merrimack.edu.

Beyond Grades: Skills Colleges and Employers Both Value

For many years, grades have been treated as the main indicator of academic success. High GPAs, strong test scores, and advanced coursework remain important in college admissions. However, colleges and employers now look beyond academic performance when evaluating a student’s …

By Martina Merashi
Martina Merashi Why Cognitive Aptitude Tests Now Appear Alongside Academics
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Expanded Access to Resources

We are excited to share our website platform has its own integrated AI Search tool. This will allow our website visitors to more easily surface our Merrimack resources, tools and people.

AI Search

In the bottom right corner of each …

By Shannon Zelek
Shannon Zelek Senior Director of Career Development
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Career Resources

Think you know all of the questions an interviewer will ask during your upcoming interview? Maybe you do – or …

 

Do you want to create or update your resume? Use the resources below to learn how to define a resume …

The best way to explore potential career choices is by speaking and networking with individuals who work in the field. …

Your attire serves as a powerful tool in shaping first impressions during interviews, networking events and professional experiences such as …

This information is being provided to support students in ethically utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to increase efficiency in their …

LinkedIn Learning

Using AI to Boost Your Team’s Creative Potential

Taught by Alison McCauley
In this course, Alison McCauley—bestselling author and CEO of Unblocked Future—explores the transformative power of AI in enhancing team creativity.…

Learning Revit 2027

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
BIM (building information modeling) is a baseline skill for architecture, engineering, and construction roles.This course provides a clear, practical starting…

Adobe Certified Professional – Illustrator Cert Prep

Taught by Skillshare
Get ready for the Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator exam with our comprehensive certification…

Adobe Certified Professional – InDesign Cert Prep

Taught by Skillshare
Elevate your expertise and become an Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign. Discover methods…

Adobe Certified Professional – Photoshop Cert Prep

Taught by Skillshare
Are you ready to validate your Photoshop skills and boost your creative career? Whether you’re aiming for that next big…

Using Questions to Foster Critical Thinking and Curiosity

Taught by Joshua Miller
With AI automating routine tasks, uniquely human skills like critical thinking and curiosity are more essential than ever for career…

Leading Quality in Patient Safety: Systems Thinking and Design

Taught by HomeTown Health University
What does it take for rural healthcare organizations to achieve an environment in which reliable processes exist with a culture…

Break into AI: Data Annotation Essentials

Taught by Christopher Cameron
Explore the essentials of data annotation with AI strategist Christopher Cameron. Get an introduction to identifying simple objects and progress…

Applied AI: Projects That Stack the Best Tools

Taught by Alex Banks
While AI tools have ever-growing power and potential, most of us use them in very simple ways, one at a…

Using Curiosity for Deeper Insights and Wiser Decisions

Taught by Becki Saltzman
In a world overloaded with information and uncertainty, the value of curiosity can’t be overstated. Curiosity can help you notice…

Harnessing Curiosity to Be More Persuasive and Influential

Taught by Becki Saltzman
The 2025 World Economic Forum lists social influence, empathy, and curiosity as top-ten desired skills for employers. In this course,…

Nano Tips for Leaders to Model Curiosity and Growth with Lisa Bodell

Taught by Lisa Bodell
Description What is this course about? Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in…

Introduction to Generative AI with Adobe Express by Adobe

Taught by Adobe Inc
Generative AI is transforming creativity, making it possible for anyone to turn ideas into images, designs, and stories—just by describing…

Identifying Product Opportunities: Innovation via Problem Examination

Taught by Amanda Stockwell
Organizations can’t afford to stay stagnant. Products and offerings must always be improved and updated on top of maintenance, but…

Using AI to Boost Your Creative Potential

Taught by Alison McCauley
Artificial intelligence can boost your creativity and build your creative confidence–if you use it well. Whether or not you think…

Revit: MEP Families

Taught by Eric Wing
Revit families are an incredible feature, offering libraries of ready-made objects that can be used in CAD drawings or customized…

Unreal Engine 5.6 Essential Training

Taught by George Maestri
In this course, animation director George Maestri dives into Unreal Engine 5.6, highlighting the tools you need for creating engaging…

Using Veo 3 for AI-Generated Video

Taught by Lynn Langit
Dive into the world of AI-generated video creation with Google Veo 3 in this course with instructor Lynn Langit. Learn…

Practical Design Thinking

Taught by Chris Nodder
Learn by doing. Join instructor Chris Nodder as he covers the essentials of each step of the design thinking process…

Post-Launch Success with Design Thinking

Taught by Tetiana Gulei
In this course, learn how design thinking can elevate your business–even after your product has launched. Learn best practices for…

Resume/Cover Letter Help

 

Do you want to create or update your resume? Use the resources below to learn how to define a resume …

This information is being provided to support students in ethically utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to increase efficiency in their …

Your resume is the opportunity to showcase your skills and prove why you are the bestcandidate for a particular …

Use these resume templates as a starting point when creating your own. Find the page most aligned with your industry …

This guide will help you to identify your career interests, explore your options, and pursue your employment or graduate study …

LinkedIn Learning Classes

Using AI to Boost Your Team’s Creative Potential

Taught by Alison McCauley
In this course, Alison McCauley—bestselling author and CEO of Unblocked Future—explores the transformative power of AI in enhancing team creativity.…

Learning Revit 2027

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
BIM (building information modeling) is a baseline skill for architecture, engineering, and construction roles.This course provides a clear, practical starting…

Adobe Certified Professional – Illustrator Cert Prep

Taught by Skillshare
Get ready for the Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator exam with our comprehensive certification…

Adobe Certified Professional – InDesign Cert Prep

Taught by Skillshare
Elevate your expertise and become an Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign. Discover methods…

Adobe Certified Professional – Photoshop Cert Prep

Taught by Skillshare
Are you ready to validate your Photoshop skills and boost your creative career? Whether you’re aiming for that next big…

Using Questions to Foster Critical Thinking and Curiosity

Taught by Joshua Miller
With AI automating routine tasks, uniquely human skills like critical thinking and curiosity are more essential than ever for career…

Leading Quality in Patient Safety: Systems Thinking and Design

Taught by HomeTown Health University
What does it take for rural healthcare organizations to achieve an environment in which reliable processes exist with a culture…

Break into AI: Data Annotation Essentials

Taught by Christopher Cameron
Explore the essentials of data annotation with AI strategist Christopher Cameron. Get an introduction to identifying simple objects and progress…

Applied AI: Projects That Stack the Best Tools

Taught by Alex Banks
While AI tools have ever-growing power and potential, most of us use them in very simple ways, one at a…

Using Curiosity for Deeper Insights and Wiser Decisions

Taught by Becki Saltzman
In a world overloaded with information and uncertainty, the value of curiosity can’t be overstated. Curiosity can help you notice…

Harnessing Curiosity to Be More Persuasive and Influential

Taught by Becki Saltzman
The 2025 World Economic Forum lists social influence, empathy, and curiosity as top-ten desired skills for employers. In this course,…

Nano Tips for Leaders to Model Curiosity and Growth with Lisa Bodell

Taught by Lisa Bodell
Description What is this course about? Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in…

Introduction to Generative AI with Adobe Express by Adobe

Taught by Adobe Inc
Generative AI is transforming creativity, making it possible for anyone to turn ideas into images, designs, and stories—just by describing…

Identifying Product Opportunities: Innovation via Problem Examination

Taught by Amanda Stockwell
Organizations can’t afford to stay stagnant. Products and offerings must always be improved and updated on top of maintenance, but…

Using AI to Boost Your Creative Potential

Taught by Alison McCauley
Artificial intelligence can boost your creativity and build your creative confidence–if you use it well. Whether or not you think…

Revit: MEP Families

Taught by Eric Wing
Revit families are an incredible feature, offering libraries of ready-made objects that can be used in CAD drawings or customized…

Unreal Engine 5.6 Essential Training

Taught by George Maestri
In this course, animation director George Maestri dives into Unreal Engine 5.6, highlighting the tools you need for creating engaging…

Using Veo 3 for AI-Generated Video

Taught by Lynn Langit
Dive into the world of AI-generated video creation with Google Veo 3 in this course with instructor Lynn Langit. Learn…

Practical Design Thinking

Taught by Chris Nodder
Learn by doing. Join instructor Chris Nodder as he covers the essentials of each step of the design thinking process…

Post-Launch Success with Design Thinking

Taught by Tetiana Gulei
In this course, learn how design thinking can elevate your business–even after your product has launched. Learn best practices for…