Student Professional and Career Development | Herbert College of Agriculture

"Career readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace."

Student Engaging with Employer at Herbert College career fair

Activate or Access your HandShake Account

UT’s online database for part-time, full-time, and internship positions. Register to participate in on-campus interviews and receive targeted email messages about special programs and opportunities.

"The Herbert College strives to assists all students along their personal career journey."

Meet with our Career Coach

Alexis meets with students to advise them on various career options, internship opportunities, and resources available to ensure student success.

Exploring Majors and Careers

Exploring majors and careers is a normal part of the student experience. Research, self-assessment and experience help students through the career decision-making process.

You have online access to several assessments to assist with your career exploration needs. Individual appointments and the resources on this website will help you connect your results to UT majors and careers.

Take an Assessment

Data suggests more than one-third of students change their majors and less than ten percent report knowing a great deal about their intended careers.

Explore and Reseach

Make a good first impression on your future employer by having a professional resume and cover letter.

Prepare for your job search

Career Coaching Appointments

Schedule an industry-specific appointment for:

Internship and experiential opportunities
Resume, cover letter, LinkedIn reviews
Practice interviews
Job-seeking strategies (including networking and career fair preparation)
Graduate school preparation
Identity specific career questions

Make an Appointment Today!

Virtual Drop-in Hours

Every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. attend a 10-15 minute session with our Career Coach for: Resume, cover letter, LinkedIn reviews and getting started resources for the following:

Practice interviews
Internship and experiential opportunities
Job-seeking strategies
Graduate school preparation

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86.2%

Employed or Continued Education

$44,490

Mean Salary of Graduating Herbert Students

75%

Participated in an Internship Opportunity

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