Welcome

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Fall Career Readiness Week

October 18–25
Engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels, and networking events.

Explore Career Readiness Events

Whether you are looking for a job, exploring internships, learning about careers, wanting to connect with alumni and employers, or just polishing up your résumé—the University Career Center is here to walk alongside you as you take the steps and build the career readiness skills to launch into your future.

The path to career readiness
starts here and now!

So, how can we help?

 Career Coaching

Set up an appointment to connect one-on-one with a Career Readiness Coach for help deciding on a career path, finding a job or internship, practicing for interviews, and identifying and communicating your strengths and passions for next steps and beyond. Need someone to review your résumé, cover letter, or help you maximize your Handshake or LinkedIn profiles? Drop by the Career Center to meet with a Peer Coach.

Book an Appointment

Career Success Starts Here

Follow the career readiness road map to learn how to successfully launch into the workforce. Our step-by-step instructions provide the tools you’ll need to perfect your skills, gain knowledge, and build relationships so you’re workforce ready.

Find Jobs and Internships in Handshake

Looking for a part-time job, internship, volunteer, work-study, or early career opportunity? Activate your Handshake account today!

Earn Academic Credit for Your Internship

Earn academic credit through completing practical and reflection assignments while you’re gaining real-world experience through your internship.

Résumés and Cover Letters

Let us help you showcase your career readiness skills and experience. Get your résumé and cover letter reviewed by a Peer Coach or check out our guides and templates.

Make Connections

Expand your contacts, exchange career stories and goals, and open doors to new opportunities for mentorship, advice, career advancement, and personal growth.

Work-Study

Earn money for college expenses by working on campus or in select nonprofit agencies serving the community. Learn more about work-study eligibility and opportunities.

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LinkedIn Learning

Did you know that as a UO student you have access to LinkedIn Learning? Free access to LinkedIn Learning is provided to all currently enrolled UO students.

Learn More About LinkedIn Learning

Events

Oct 17
Part-time Job & Work-Study Fair 10:00 a.m.

Looking for a part-time job or want to learn more about work-study opportunities? Stop by the Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair, Thursday, October 17, from 10:00 a.m. to...
Part-time Job & Work-Study Fair
October 17
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Crater Lake Rooms

Looking for a part-time job or want to learn more about work-study opportunities? Stop by the Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair, Thursday, October 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the EMU Crater Lake Rooms to meet dozens of local and on-campus employers ready to hire today! Bring your resume and apply on the spot, or just look around and learn more about the great ways you can get work experience and build career readiness skills during your time at the UO.

FYI: Work-Study is a specific type of part-time job available to students based on financial need. If a job says it requires Work-Study, you must have accepted an award on Duckweb. To learn more about the program and how to find your award, check out https://career.uoregon.edu/jobs-and-internships/work-study

There will still be LOTS of jobs at this event that do not require work-study in order to apply--something for everyone!

Register in Handshake to keep up to date on which employers are coming to the fair and what jobs you can be applying for!  

Oct 17
How to: Find a Part-Time Job (Workshop) 3:00 p.m.

So, you need to find a part-time job, like ASAP? On-and off-campus jobs and work-study experiences help you gain new skills, make...
How to: Find a Part-Time Job (Workshop)
October 8–17
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall University Career Center Conference Room (Garden Level 50P)

So, you need to find a part-time job, like ASAP? On-and off-campus jobs and work-study experiences help you gain new skills, make connections (and money!), and add valuable work and career readiness competencies to your resume. There are all kinds of opportunities out there—you just have to know how, when, and where to find them! 

Join Brian Hubbell, UCC Career Ambassador, for a crash course in local & on-campus job search strategies and LOTS of personalized advice to help you stand out in the crowd. Let's do this! 

 

4 dates available:

Tuesday, October 8th from 3-4 https://uoregon.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1625957

Thursday, October 10th from 3-4 https://uoregon.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1625961

Tuesday, October 15th from 3-4 https://uoregon.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1625969

Thursday, October 17th from 3-4 https://uoregon.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1625970

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University Career Center

Contact

Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
050 Garden Level
Eugene, OR 97403

541-346-3235
career@uoregon.edu

Hours

  • 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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  • 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Meet With a Career Coach

Want to talk with a coach and explore career paths, internships, or need help on a résumé? We can meet one-on-one with you to help you feel prepared and explore new opportunities.

Schedule an Appointment