ABOUT THE CAREER CENTER
Our mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive career services, empowering members of the ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University community to choose and attain personally rewarding careers.
Ways We Serve Our Mission
Individualized Career Planning
Members of the Career Center team regularly meet with undergraduate students and young alumni to educate them about career decision-making, provide them with the tools to succeed and connect them with opportunities and people through our resources and events. Foundational to this work is our focus on helping ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ns align their values with the work and organizations they seek. We encourage students and alumni to evaluate employers and employment by asking questions and thinking critically about what they see, hear and observe in action to ensure the opportunity aligns with their goals.
Partnership with Colleges
Within the colleges of the university, professional development [link back to grandparent page] teams and programs exist to integrate career services, education and experiences into the curriculum. The Career Center is a contributing partner to the creation, delivery and evaluation of these programs to ensure all students are provided with equitable access to career and professional development resources.
Events, Programs & Employer Connections
Throughout the year, the Career Center manages hundreds of events and programs in collaboration with employers, faculty, staff and alumni of the university, including on-campus interviews, career fairs, in-class career education sessions and academic immersion programs. Along with our career events, employers post thousands of job and internship opportunities in our career services management platform, Handshake.
Who We Serve
The Career Center’s services are available to all undergraduate students and young alumni. Alumni who graduated over one year ago and current graduate students should seek the services of the Career Management team. Students in the Charles Widger School of Law should primarily seek the services of the Office of Career Strategy & Advancement.
Our Core Values
Inclusivity
We commit to ensuring that all identities, perspectives and experiences are heard, respected and valued.
Holistic Approach
We recognize the unique needs of each person, acknowledge the multitude of factors that influence decision-making and maintain an environment of trust, honesty and transparency.
Continuous Learning
We embrace a growth mindset and stay open to all opportunities to learn, innovate and educate.
Connectivity
We make meaningful connections between opportunities, people, resources and ideas.
Celebration
We take time to encourage each other and celebrate success in all its forms.