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
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Calling all past, present, and future Peace Corps Volunteers (plus family and friends, too)! Join us as we gather to share stories, learn about service from returned Volunteers, and celebrate those preparing to depart for assignments overseas.
All students and RPCVs are welcome, not just those who have accepted a Peace Corps position!
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Calling all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars! If you are considering a faculty, researcher, lecturer, postdoc, or other academic-adjacent position, then consider attending the 2025 BIG10 Academia Career Fair, offered in a virtual, highly interactive, and completely free, format! Details and sign up on Handshake soon.
- Meet with academies and research organizations. Interact with recruiters through video, audio, or chat.
- Discover new tenure, non-tenure track (lecturers, researchers,...etc.), postdoctoral trainee, & fellowship career opportunities. All levels of graduate students and postdocs (1st years to those finishing) are welcome to explore career opportunities in academia and research.
- Never wait in line, ever. Pre-schedule individual (10 minutes - recommended for those looking for jobs now or completing their program in 2026) and/or group sessions (30 minutes) with organizations ahead of the fair or on the day-of the career fair. Both types of sessions are limited, so don't miss out! Once registered, you can add sessions with recruiters for specific organizations attending the career fair.
DEADLINE for C.V. submissions is Tuesday, October 7th at 9:00 PM Pacific Time. This is a HARD deadline, so submit early just in case you have technical difficulties. It is recommended that you add your C.V. on Handshake, as this platform is a great place to search and apply for positions at your level.
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.