Why Career Readiness?
Career Readiness aims to build a foundation from which Franklin students demonstrate essential competencies that prepare them for success in a graduate program and/or lifelong career management.
At Franklin University Switzerland, career readiness is a top priority - and a key pillar of our strategic plan. Our dedicated Career Readiness Team is committed to empowering students with the tools, confidence, and guidance they need to thrive in a competitive global job market - or whatever meaningful path they choose to pursue after Franklin. From personalized resume and CV reviews to one-on-one career coaching and practice mock interviews, we provide tailored support every step of the way. Students also benefit from in-depth personal assessments, dynamic career readiness workshops, and ongoing mentorship designed to clarify goals and build professional skills through our flagship Pathway Program. Whether you are exploring your path or preparing for your next opportunity, Franklin ensures you are not just ready for the future - you are prepared to lead it.
What services do we offer?
Group sessions:
Career Readiness Events | Skill Building Workshops | Industry Insights Sessions | Alumni Panels | Graduate School Preparation Sessions
Customized, 1-1 support:
Resume and CV review | Practice Mock interviews | Personal Assessments | Career Coaching | Workshops
Cohort-base, registration-required program:
Pathway Program
Online Career Resources:
Franklin’s Career Navigator
Are you an alumnus/a, employer, faculty member, parent, or industry professional eager to support student career success? It only takes a minute to express your interest and get involved in our Career Readiness efforts!
Internships
Build skills. Make connections. Shape your future.
An internship is more than just a short-term job - it is a launchpad into the professional world. Whether for credit or not, internships offer hands-on experience where students can apply what they have learned in the classroom, develop in-demand skills, and build the confidence they need to thrive in any career path. From communication and problem-solving to cross-cultural collaboration and industry-specific knowledge, internships help students grow in ways that prepare them for real world success.
The Career Readiness Team is here to help students every step of the way - from reviewing their CV and preparing for interviews, to connecting them with exciting opportunities. We regularly share internship listings with students, including exclusive openings offered through Franklin’s global alumni network.
Internships for Credit or Experience
Looking to earn academic credit for your internship? Make sure to plan ahead! All for-credit internships must be registered in advance and coordinated with your academic advisor and department chair. It is your responsibility to meet deadlines and follow the process - but we are here to guide you through it.
Whether you are exploring a new industry or taking your first step toward a dream career, internships are a powerful way to learn, grow, and stand out. Let’s make it happen - together.
If you wish to have your internship count toward academic credit, please check out our Internship Program Information. Then, contact the Career Readiness Team for support and direction in seeking out an internship opportunity.
Where will a Franklin degree take you?
Within a year of graduation, 95% of our alumni obtain full-time employment, and 75% achieve it within six months.
Choose Franklin to acquire global confidence and learn the skills necessary to succeed in any field, anywhere in the world. Our dedicated professors, staff, and alumni network are here to support you, every step of the way.
Major: History
Minors: International Relations and Postcolonial Studies
Internship (Summer): Communications Intern at the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) and the Society Hill Synagogue
"I was exposed to public history, a field of work that would allow me to directly use my history education in the workforce. Because of this work experience, I am now hoping to pursue a career in history education.”
Major: History and Economics with an emphasis in Political Economy
Minor: Political Science
Internship (Summer): Six weeks at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation’s (KAS) office in Abuja, Nigeria
“It gave me an insight into the diverse workings and functions of one of the largest political foundations in Germany…. increased my interest in the diverse field of global security, which could be a potential career option for me.”
Major: Communication and Media Studies, and International Relations
Internship (Summer): Counselor at a summer camp with the Organization of Swiss People Abroad (OSA)
“I now know that I would like to keep working with teenagers and young people… it was great for me to work with the team of counselors, learning how to communicate better, how to work together, how to solve problems using every individual's skills and insights.”
Major: International Management with an emphasis in Marketing
Minors: Psychology and Germanic Studies
Internship (Summer): Observational internship at the Psychiatry Department of San Raffaele in Milan
“The department specifically deals with patients diagnosed with mood disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, borderline and bipolar disorders. I was able to experience the typical environment of a clinical department by shadowing medical residents and experiencing their daily duties first-hand.”
Major: International Relations
Minor: Germanic Studies
Internship (Summer): with a branch of Caritas in Paderborn, Germany, where they specialize in refugee and migrant assistance
“Every day, I felt like I was making a little bit of a difference. There were a lot of sad moments, but there were also a lot of joyful moments because people were really grateful to be in a better place, and to be alive.”
Career Contacts
Deborah Knaust - Focus Area: oversight of Career Readiness
Dean of Student Life and Engagement
Phone: +41 91 986 53 29
Email: dknaust@fus.edu
Justine Salam - Focus Area: Outreach and Relationships + Pathway Program
Assistant Director of Admissions & Career Readiness Lead
Phone: +41 91 986 36 11
Email: jsalam@fus.edu
Ebonie Rayford - Focus Area: Direct Services
Assistant Dean, Office of Student Life
Phone: +41 91 985 22 79
Email: erayford@fus.edu
