Hiatt Career Center

How Brandeis Prepared the Class of 2025

6 ways graduates from the Class of 2025 shared how Brandeis prepared them for life after graduation. 

 

Readiness Built Through Research & Experiential Learning 

Graphic with text stating that hands-on research, lab work, internships, and field-based courses were the most cited sources of job readiness. Additional text explains that students applied theory, followed protocols, managed projects, and developed critical thinking, with research often leading to employment or graduate school. On the right, a smiling student works at a lab bench beside a microscope. Blue badges highlight NACE Career Ready Competencies: Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Technology, and Career & Self-Development.

 

Values-Driven Preparation

Many students highlighted Brandeis’ emphasis on social justice, ethics, systems thinking, and interdisciplinary learning. This preparation helped them contextualize their work, particularly in education, healthcare, public service, advocacy, and nonprofit roles.

Students demonstrated the ability to engage diverse perspectives, understand systemic inequities, and make ethically informed decisions.

NACE Career Ready Competencies: Equity & Inclusion and Critical Thinking

 

“Brandeis prepared me by opening up my perspective ” - Class of 2025, HSSP & Business Major

 

Skills That Reach Across Industries 

Graphic showing students collaborating at a table with laptops, alongside text explaining that transferable skills from coursework and co-curricular experiences prepared them for jobs. It highlights skills such as critical thinking, data analysis, communication, and technical abilities, with badges for critical thinking, professionalism, technology, and communication.

 

Faculty Mentorship

Students shared close faculty relationships, high academic expectations, and intensive writing and analysis as central to their growth. Faculty mentorship was often linked to research opportunities, recommendations, and professional confidence.

NACE Career Ready Competencies: Career & Self-Development, Critical Thinking and Communication.

 

“Professors prepared me with excellent critical thinking skills that allow me to approach complex data problems in an efficient and justifiable way.” – Class of 2025, Applied Math Major

 

Leadership & Involvement Drive Employability 

Graphic featuring a student panel event on stage and text stating that leadership roles, work-study, athletics, and student involvement were often more influential than classes alone when applying for jobs. It highlights skills including leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and communication.

 

Networking and Community Connections

Alumni connections, faculty networks, study abroad experiences, campus jobs, and the Hiatt Career Center also opened doors to internships and jobs. Students directly attributed job offers to relationships formed through Brandeis. Students actively built relationships, leveraged networks, and articulated how those connections supported career outcomes. 

NACE Career Ready Competencies: Career & Self-Development, Professionalism, and Communication.

 

“Applied through Handshake!” –  Class of 2025, Economics & Business Major

 

Learn more about the Hiatt Career Center’s data, explore the latest outcomes, and hear directly from graduates, on our Beyond Brandeis webpages. If you’re still making your own post-graduation or summer plans, come meet with us and check out our resources.