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
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.
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
2:00–2:45 p.m.
Get tips about how to make a great LinkedIn Profile and start to build your network of UO Alumni and employers to find great jobs and mentors--all in 45 minutes or less! See you at the University Career Center Conference Room 050P-Garden Level in Tykeson Hall!
NO RSVP REQUIRED! All are welcome!
1:00–4:00 p.m.
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.
March 13th from 1-4pm in the EMU Redwood Room (214) 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 & 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 Give $ to support this initiative? Go to https://tinyurl.com/UOGive 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.
University Career Center
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.
