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
Fall Career Closet: Free Interview-Ready Outfits
noonNov
17
noon
Make a first impression that reflects your awesomeness! Do you need an outfit to wow your interviewers? Pop in to our Pop-Up Career Closet and curate a FREE interview-ready outfit that will give you the confidence to crush your next interview.
Tuesday, November 17, from noon-3pm in the EMU Crater Lake Room (next to Panda Express) at NO COST to you! hosted by the University Career Center + UO Student Sustainability Center.
Browse through new or gently used business casual & business professional clothes like: blazers, slacks, suits, dresses, polos, button-ups, skirts, ties, belts, and anything else you might want to wear to a job interview! A variety of styles and sizes to choose from! Check out the UCC's "Dress The Part" Boards on Pinterest to see what kinds of office style vibes you might want to shop for!
Not sure what to pick? We'll have volunteers around who can help you pick styles that reflect your individuality and the industry you're wanting to break into.
Want to volunteer at the pop-up? Reach out to career@uoregon.edu for more info!
Want to donate clothes? Career Closet Donation Bins can be found until Nov. 10:
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University Career Center: Tykeson Hall Garden Level 050
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Student Sustainability Center: EMU Room 005
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Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE): Oregon Hall 135
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Ford Alumni Center: Front Desk (1st floor) 1720 E. 13th Ave
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Lillis: Atrium/Main Entrance
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HEDCO Education: Main Entrance
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OTHER: Want to organize a mini-drive and have someone pick it up from your business in Eugene/Springfield no less than 2 weeks prior to the event? career@uoregon.edu to make a plan!
Want to give $ to support this initiative? Go to UO Giving under Designations, select "I want to give to other" and write in Career Center fund (#4359) and include "Clothing" in the comments before you move on to payment! These funds will help us with additional resources to help make this event successful.
How To: Interviewing
10:30 a.m.Nov
19
10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ever walk out of an interview thinking, “Wait… what did I even just say?”
Yep, we’ve all been there. Join us for just 45 minutes and learn how to dodge that post-interview panic.
We’ll break down the different types of interviews you might face, how to prep without spiraling, and how to answer questions with confidence.
Interviews make you sweaty, anxious, or just a little dramatic? Perfect. We’ve got strategies to help you feel prepared and way more chill.
International students: get the inside scoop on US-style interviews. No prior experience needed!
Come hang out in person.
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.