Future Career
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
Come to drop-in coaching to get help with your résumé, cover letter, job and internship search, interviews, and LinkedIn profile, or to get a start on deciding your career path.
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.
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.
Events
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NEXT STEPS in wellbeing, career readiness, & financial support! Meet peer leaders from the University Career Center, Duck Nest, and Financial Wellness to chat about all the present and future things that are stressing you out and leave feeling supported and empowered to move forward with confidence!
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Peer Wellness Guides: chat about: anxiety, self-care, counseling, food security, sexual wellbeing, & more!
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UCC Peer Coaches: chat about: resumes, cover letters, job searching, networking, and more!
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Peer Financial Coaches: chat about budgeting, investing, credit, and more!
5:00–6:45 p.m.
Do you want to use your critical thinking skills to make an impact on safety, security, and justice? Investigative careers span a range of roles within public and private agencies, from legal advocacy to data-driven crime analysis and frontline public safety. They share a focus on gathering evidence, analyzing information, and solving cases to protect people and assets. But there are so many types of investigative careers across various jurisdictions, so where do you start?
Join us for a special panel + connect night dedicated to helping YOU get career-ready for your future in investigative careers. Come to either or both events—Learn something new and meet employers and alumni you can add to your network! Both events are open to all majors and academic years. Snacks provided. Casual Dress. No RSVP is required. Bring your friends! ALL students are welcome to participate!
PANEL DISCUSSION: 5:00pm-6:00pm Facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Wiley, Director, Criminology Minor
PANELISTS
- Haley Kotkin, Social Service Specialist I, Oregon Department of Human Services
- Detective Ryan Underwood, Eugene Police Department
- Sergeant Chris Duffitt, Benton County Sheriff's Office
- Elle McCall OR Spencer Gwartney, Lane County District Attorney's Office
- Special Agent Damara Gonzalez, Federal Bureau of Investigations
CONNECT/NETWORKING: 6:00pm-6:45pm
This open networking session allows students to rotate through tables to learn more about your organization and to get advice about how to find career-building opportunities and connections in the field.
CONNECT ORGANIZATIONS - open networking
- Lane County Parole and Probation (Tabitha Rose, Jenalee Nichols, and Brittany Marshall)
- Benton County Sheriff’s Office (Ryan Roth &/or Chris Duffitt)
- Eugene Police Department (Lauren Fechtel-Nusser & Trent Magnuson?)
- Portland Police Bureau (Emily Cote)
- Lane County District Attorney's Office (Elle McCall, Spencer Gwartney, &/or Monte Ludington)
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (Damara Gonzalez & Flo Mackey)
- Multnomah County Department of Community Justice (Travis Gamble)
- Oregon Department of Human Services (Lorenzo Olono &/or Haley Kotkin)
- University of Oregon Police Department (Anthony Button & K9 Thor)
Hours
- 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- 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.