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
1:00–1:45 p.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 U.S.-style interviews. No prior experience needed!
Come hang out in person at the University Career Center, Tykeson Hall, Garden Level 50P.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Feeling stuck on what you want to do with your life? Not sure which career paths might actually be a good fit? Come spend 60 minutes exploring yourself and the world of work.
We’ll guide you in identifying your skills, interests, and values and show how those connect to real career paths. You’ll also learn strategies for researching jobs and industries, plus hands-on ways to explore careers, like informational interviews, job shadowing, and other activities that help you narrow down your options and make decisions with confidence.
Whether you’re totally unsure about what comes next or just want to get a clearer picture of your options, this workshop will give you tools to make career decisions that make sense for you.
Where: University Career Center, Tykeson Hall, Garden Level 50P
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.