Career and Professional Development

Welcome Alumni

W&L’s Career and Professional Development Office allows alumni to explore the career resources available through the university’s expansive network, including job listings maintained by and, in some cases, exclusively for W&L students and alumni. Alumni can connect with classmates using Colonnade Connections and the official W&L Alumni LinkedIn Group and even learn how to recruit students and alumni using Handshake, an online recruiting platform.

Contact Us

Office of Career and Professional Development
Elrod Commons 301
204 West Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450 

W&L on Handshake.com

The #1 Source for Jobs
W&L’s online career platform allows you to search for job opportunities posted by fellow alumni and employers who are seeking W&L candidates.

Your W&L Online Community

Colonnade Connections
From career networking to finding long-lost friends, Colonnade Connections is the university's online database.

Other Job Listing Websites

You may explore CareerShift, a comprehensive search tool for finding jobs and contacts by company, location or industry, or tap into the job database maintained by the LACN consortium of 39 top liberal arts colleges and universities.

Resources for Alumni Employers

We welcome alumni interested in recruiting students for both internships and full-time jobs. Learn more about posting opportunities for students to Handshake, as well as ways to host informational sessions about your company and conducting on-campus interviews.