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Student Professional & Career Development

"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
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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."

Student Engaging with Employer at Herbert College career fair
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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.
Career Fair Prep WeeK
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How should you prepare?
Create or update your resume.”Drop In” with our Career Coach.

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
Attend Here

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