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Painted Plaster Mask
Offering Career Services, Student Employment
& Internships
Director of Career Center, Michael Doty
The Career Center is here for you!
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.
UTD Career
Works, The Online Recruiting System
Students
and alumni who are seeking full or part-time employment or internships
opportunities register 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.
Student Employment
Full-Time,
Part-Time, and Work-Study/Community Service job listings are available to help
students locate employment while attending the University. Check UTD CareerWorks for
employment opportunities.
Internship/Cooperative Education Program
(Internships)
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.
On-Campus Interviews
The
Career Center sponsors on-campus interviews for UTD students and alumni. A
listing of companies recruiting on campus is available through UTD CareerWorks.
Resume Reviews
A
Resume Editor is available to provide assistance with resume and job search
document preparation. Resume critique service is available on a drop-in basis
during specified time periods and at other times by appointments.
Career Counseling & Career Assessments
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.
Mock Interview Training
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.
Career-Related Seminars
- 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
Computer Resources
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.
Print & Media Resources
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
UT Dallas Spring and Fall Career Expos provide an
opportunity for students and employers to talk with employers informally about
career options and possible employment opportunities
UT DallasGraduate/Professional
School Expo
provides an opportunity for students to visit with representatives from
institutions about their programs. Traditionally conducted in
the fall.
UT Dallas Teacher Career Expo is an excellent
opportunity for students to explore teaching opportunities with participation
school districts. Traditionally conducted in the spring.
UT Dallas Public Agency Career Expo 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 EPPS.
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Location: |
SSB 3.300 |
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Hours: |
9:00
am - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday |
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Voice: |
972-883-2943 |
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Fax: |
972-883-2431 |
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Website: |