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Career Center

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Offering Career Services, Student Employment & Internships

Director of Career Center, Michael Doty

The Career Center assists students and alumni with career exploration, career planning, job search preparation, and provides print and on-line career-related resources and job listing services.

Students and alumni who are seeking full/part-time employment or internships opportunities register with the Career Center and submit resumes through UTD CareerWorks. Students and alumni can upload a professional resume, created by using MS Word. Copies of resumes are available at an employer’s request or employers may view resumes in the various web resume books.

Full-Time, Part-Time, and Work-Study job listings are available to help students locate employment while attending the University. Check UTD CareerWorks job posting system for employment opportunities.

An internship is a structured educational program which combines classroom learning with productive work experience in a field related to a student’s academic or career goals. Internship Information sessions and Internship Coordinators are available for more information.

The Career Center sponsors on-campus interviews for UTD students and alumni. A listing of companies recruiting on campus is available through UTD CareerWorks.

A Resume Editor is available to provide assistance with resume preparation. Resume critique service is available on a drop-in basis during specified time periods and at other times by appointments.

Students receive one-on-one career counseling or share information and ideas in a group setting to help them gain insights and awareness about career or educational options, and job search strategies. Various assessments help students identify interests, clarify values, and assess skills in order to make better educational and career decisions.

Perfect interviewing skills! Professional staff record a simulated job interview with interested students and alumni. The professional staff reviews the recording. offers suggestions, and gives you a copy of the interview.

• Designed to assist students in the employment process, the Career Center offers numerous seminars on a variety of topics, such as:
• Identifying Your Skills
• How To Write A Professional Resume
• How To Write Professional Business Letters
• Conducting An Effective Job Search
• How To Interview
• Clarifying Your Career Direction
• How To Work A Career Fair Like A Pro

SIGI + and CHOICES CT are computerized career guidance programs that can assist with career decisions by identifying occupations compatible with various combinations of values, interests, and skills. These sources, plus many more, are available through the Career Center webpage.

A library collection of Career Development, Audio/Visual, Corporate Recruiting materials, Graduate School Programs, Government Information, and Salary Survey Statistics are available in the Career Center Resource Room.

Career Expos

Spring and Fall UTD Career Expos provide an opportunity for students and employers to talk with employers informally about career options and possible employment opportunities

UTD Graduate/Professional School Fair provides an opportunity for students to visit with representatives from institutions about their programs. Traditionally conducted in the fall.

UTD Teacher Career Expo is an excellent opportunity for students to explore teaching opportunities with participation school districts. Traditionally conducted in the spring.

Public Agency Career Day provides an opportunity for students to visit with representatives from non-profit organizations and government agencies. Traditionally conducted in the spring. A co-sponsored event with the School of Social Sciences.

MAC3 Metro Job Fair is an excellent opportunity for students and alumni to explore part-time/permanent employment.