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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS

草榴社区 Career Center is here to set you up for success whether you're searching, applying or interviewing for that next exciting job or internship.

Finding jobs, internships or other professional opportunities requires planning, intention, and effort. Successful opportunity-seekers understand that there鈥檚 more to the process than just applying on a website 鈥� from strategically tailoring your application materials to building and leveraging your network.  Browse through our resources to guide you through each step of the process from launching the search to accepting an offer.

SEARCHING

Handshake

草榴社区's go-to resources for jobs, internships and connecting with employers. It connects you to relevant opportunities based on your profile, interests and search activity.

CareerShift

Search internships, jobs, and company contacts from all around the web on one streamlined platform.

Resources for Your Search

Find current openings, upcoming recruiting events, resources, and advice for your search all in one place on Career Connections.

Resources for Networking

Networking is an important part of the search process for any candidate. Learn how to network and where to start on Career Connections.

   

APPLYING

The importance of your application materials in the job or internship search can鈥檛 be understated.  They often serve as your first impression for an employer and can help you stand out as a candidate. The Career Center offers helpful guides, virtual resources and in-person assistance as you refine your resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letters and more.

   

INTERVIEWING

Once you've secured an interview, you'll want to practice and prepare. The Career Center offers helpful interview resources as well as a free subscription for students to the Big Interview platform. Our Career Counselors are available for practice interviews and interview preparation conversations.

Resources for Interviewing

Acing your interview could mean you're one step closer to securing that next big opportunity. These resources offer guidance on how to prepare, questions to expect, tips for responding effectively, and more.

Big Interview

This state-of-the-art online platform combines training and practice to help improve interview techniques and build confidence. Through Big Interview, you have access to a variety of on-demand tools to help you prepare.

Professional Dress

Determining the most appropriate attire for a particular job, company or industry can be a challenge. Learn best practices for how to dress for an upcoming interview or a typical workday.

Interview Rooms

Reserve a private interview room to practice or conduct your virtual or phone interviews.

   

MANAGING AN OFFER

Student Offer Guidelines

The Career Center has created guidelines to provide students and employers with an up-to-date framework for managing offers.

Resources for Navigating Offers & Timelines

Learn how to professionally request offer extensions, negotiate salary and benefits, and assess your competitive worth in the job market.

      

Evaluating an Organization's Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

The Career Center seeks to empower students throughout their professional development journey by celebrating their unique identities and preparing them for an ever-changing, diverse and global workforce. We encourage our Wildcats to consider the following when assessing an organization鈥檚 commitment to inclusive hiring:

  • Research the organization鈥檚 diversity statement. What are the organization鈥檚 mission, values and goals?
  • How is the organization fulfilling these goals: social responsibility, community engagement or other initiatives?
  • Seek out the diverse representation of the leadership team. This includes the Board, Directors, Vice Presidents and beyond.
  • Does the organization have a Chief Diversity Officer or Diversity Manager?
  • Does the organization offer support or interest groups? This could include LGBTQ+, race, ethnicity, women, first-generation or other identities.
  • Examine which companies are targeting diverse groups during the recruitment process. This includes the diversity of internship recruitment, externships, leadership and exploratory programs for diverse populations.
  • Is the organization participating in any diversity-related events hosted by the Career Center or other University-sponsored events?
  • Interviewing is a two-way street. Inquire about how the organization supports inclusive hiring. Questions to ask in an interview or at a networking event may include:   
    • How would you describe the office and organizational culture?
    • What community-building training is offered?
    • What is your organization's commitment to hiring a diverse workforce?
    • What is your organization doing to make everyone feel included and that all voices are heard?
    • What is your business strategy or strategic plan? How is diversity and inclusion addressed?

   

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RESEARCH & FELLOWSHIPS

The Center for Undergraduate Research Fellowships facilitates student-faculty partnerships for pursuing your boldest ambitions.

Explore Research & Fellowships

   

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Seniors and graduates who are considering volunteer service, either in the United States or overseas can meet to discuss the multiple opportunities that exist for volunteers.

Other resources include:

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

The Career Center does not manage part-time opportunities for students directly. 

  • For part-time University employment for students, please visit the
  • For child-care related postings, we believe that 草榴社区 students and community families will be best served by using other placement services that are specifically designed to address these sensitive childcare job placement needs.  Such services include, without limitation:

  

TEMPORARY INTERNSHIP HOUSING

The most common challenge students report when securing temporary internship housing is the high cost associated with setting up housing for such a brief time. As a result, utilizing on-campus short-term housing through a college or university in the city where you will be interning can help reduce some financial costs.