Ashleigh Brock

Ashleigh Brock
  • Assistant Director Cohen Career Center
  • Archived Blogger

About Ashleigh Brock

Ashleigh Brock was an Assistant Director in the Sherman and Gloria H. Cohen Career Center before her departure in June of 2013. Ashleigh primarily advised underclassmen as the coordinator of first year and sophomore programming. In the fall 2011 semester, Ashleigh rolled out a new first and second year career experience program that focuses on preparing students to declare majors, explore careers, and develop career resources, like resumes and online portfolios. She also served as the liaison to Tribe Varsity Athletics, creating athlete-focused career programming and assisting in recruiting efforts.

Ashleigh has spent her career advising students in transition, having worked in college admissions, orientation and career services over the last several years. She received her Master of Arts degree in Student Affairs Administration in May 2010 from Michigan State University, where she worked as a Career Advisor for the Career Services Network. Ashleigh completed her undergraduate work at the University of Richmond in 2005.

Outside of the Career Center, Ashleigh was a BodyPump fitness instructor for W&M Campus Recreation and a philanthropy advisor to Delta Delta Delta sorority. She also has a keen interest in the productive, innovative use of social media in higher education.

Posts by Ashleigh Brock

Mapping majors to careers

As the coordinator of freshmen and sophomore initiatives for our office, I meet with underclassmen nearly every day. The number one concern of most

Tales from the Internship #1: Meet Lauren

This past semester, I counseled many freshmen and sophomores who were seeking internships. Several of those students have been in touch with me about

Majors and Money

Last week, a study published by the Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce provided a list of the highest paid majors, using

What NOT to ask your new graduate

Amidst the revelry, temptation will strike to question your student's plans and perhaps even critique their choices. But take heed, for there are a

What to do with your summer vacation

The question on everyone's minds seems to be, "Is it too late to do something this summer?"

Paid or Unpaid Internships?

If you are considering an unpaid internship, make sure you do your homework.

Career Center 101

When I was a college student, I didn’t know where my Career Center was located. I heard friends speak of it occasionally, but for