Students

Utilize Career Services

Meet with a Career Coach to discuss choosing a major, career exploration, strengths and personality assessments, skills and interests, job searching, pre-health tracks, and more. Whether you’re hoping to land your first internship, search for a full-time job after graduation or apply to graduate/professional school, Career Coaches can help you write and perfect your resume, CV, cover letter, or statement of purpose, and help prepare you for interviews.

Take advantage of the resources and opportunities that the Career and Innovation Center has to offer, including:

• One-on-one advising appointments with general and discipline-specific career advisors (Guide Available)
• Handshake, our career management platform, with thousands of internship and job postings
• Dozens of career fairs and events to connect with alumni and employers
• Access to career resources to help you prepare for your job search

Connect with Alumni and Employers

Network with Mountain Lion alumni and potential employers to gain insight on how to successfully enter or advance in your field or industry.

• Use LinkedIn to make connections with industry leaders and employers
• Become a member of professional organizations for the most up-to-date information on industry standards, conferences, and job and internship opportunities in your field
• Check out What Can I Do With This Major for a list of professional associations associated with each major.

Leverage Your Campus Community

Work closely with members of your departmental community and college to further prepare for your future.

• Establish strong relationships with faculty advisors and program coordinators who are experts in their field and can often provide career guidance for your specific discipline of study
• Discover resources on the UCCS website to enhance your experience at UCCS and help you dive deeper into topics such as mentorship, professional development, funding your education, and more