MAP For Students
Access your MAP
Use any of the following tools to access your MAP:
Suitable App
The preferred login method — you’ll get personalized notifications and early access to opportunities. Log in with your Carthage email address and password.
OneLogin
Log in to with your Carthage credentials. Select the MAP powered by the Suitable icon.
Suitable.Co
If you’re not able to download the app, you still have full access to your MAP!
Connect with your career specialist
If you have any questions about MAP or career guidance, please reach out to your career specialist!
Career specialists at Carthage provide personalized guidance and support. Students meet with them for a variety of reasons, including:
- Résumé and Cover Letter Reviews: Get expert feedback to polish application materials for internships, jobs, or graduate school.
- Career Exploration and Planning: Discuss interests, majors, and potential career paths using tools like PathwayU and career assessments.
- Internship and Job Search Strategy: Learn how to find and apply for internships and jobs that align with your goals.
- Graduate School Preparation: Get help selecting programs, writing personal statements, and preparing applications.
- Interview Preparation: Practice mock interviews and develop strategies for presenting yourself confidently.
- LinkedIn and Networking Guidance: Learn how to build a professional online presence and connect with alumni and employers.
- Handshake Navigation: Get support using Carthage’s career platform to find jobs, events, and employer connections.
Participate in The Aspire Program activities
The Aspire Program is structured around career readiness, personal development, and reflection. Students earn points and badges through activities such as:
Career exploration
- Completing PathwayU assessments
- Attending career panels and industry events
- Exploring job roles, majors, and values alignment
Skill-building and competency development
- Engaging in workshops (e.g., résumé writing, digital fluency, time management)
- Participating in mock interviews
- Completing reflection activities on leadership, service, or group involvement
Community engagement and leadership
- Volunteering or completing service-learning projects
- Holding leadership positions in clubs or organizations
- Attending diversity, equity, and inclusion events
Professional readiness
- Attending career fairs
- Completing an internship, research experience, or job shadow
- Updating LinkedIn or Handshake profiles
Badge and microcredential completion
- Earning MAP Badges in key areas like collaboration, communication, contribution, etc.
- Completing MAP points in each competency category
- Receiving the MAP microcredential and gold cords at graduation
These activities are designed to help students grow holistically — academically, professionally, and personally — while preparing for a purposeful and fulfilling life beyond college.