Career Coaching

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Finding Your Direction

We're here to empower and prepare you for the lifelong process of career success. Our peer and career coaches are here to work alongside you, helping you navigate your career path.

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Drop-In 15-Minute Peer Coaching

Use this 15-minute appointment as your first step in getting career assistance:

  • Discuss searching for jobs and internships
  • Get résumé, CV, cover letter, personal statement, or LinkedIn profile help
  • Learn interviewing tips
  • Discuss job offers or tips on negotiating salary
  • Talk about anything else career-related!

Drop-in hours for the first 3 weeks of the term are below. The drop-in schedule will change slightly after the first 3 weeks.

  • Week 1
    • Monday, Sept. 29: 2:00–4:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Sept. 30: noon–1:30 p.m.; 3:00–4:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Oct. 1: No drop-in
    • Thursday, Oct. 2: noon–4:30 p.m.
    • Friday, Oct. 3: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • Week 2
    • Monday, Oct. 6: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; 2:00–4:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Oct. 7: noon–1:30 p.m.; 3:00–4:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Oct. 8: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
    • Thursday, Oct. 9: noon–4:30 p.m.
    • Friday, Oct. 10: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • Week 3
    • Monday, Oct. 13: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 1:30–4:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Oct. 14: noon–1:45 p.m.; 3:00–4:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Oct. 15: No drop-in
    • Thursday, Oct. 16: noon–3:00 p.m.
    • Friday, Oct. 17: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Check in at the Career Center reception desk located in the basement of Tykeson Hall.

30-Minute Appointment for In-Depth Career Help

This 30-minute service is available to undergraduates, master's and Ph.D. students, and recent alumni and provides in-depth career coaching assistance. Students can meet with a Career Coach in person or remotely.

Schedule a 30-minute coaching session in Navigate:

  1. Go to Navigate and log in with your Duck ID
  2. Go to Appointments > Schedule Appointment
  3. Select University Career Center, select the main topic you would like to discuss with a career coach, select the date, click on Find Available Time
  4. Select How Would You Like to Meet
  5. Fill out the remaining information and click the Schedule button
  6. Watch for a confirmation email with additional instructions from your career coach

You may also contact our office to schedule an appointment:

  • Call 541-346-3235
  • Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

We serve all UO students! In addition to our services, you may also want to connect with advisors in your home department: