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Tips to Kickstart your Career

You’re coming to college so you can build a great career, right? Right. We think that’s important, too. In fact, we think it’s so important that we have Handshake, Career Fairs and college job advisors on- and off-campus to help you prepare your resume and stand out from the crowd. Internships and work opportunities galore are available. Here are some tips to help you kick start your career:

Find an Internship

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Get internships while you're in college. Find internships, research opportunities for undergrads, student media work and more on our Handshake system. All you have to do is log in and narrow the possibilities.

Get Ready to Apply for Jobs

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Beautify your resume and brush up your interview skills at the Career Services Center. Did you know you can get personalized pre-career counseling, tips for your resume and interview practice? It’s a service available to you throughout your college career and even after you graduate.

Join a Group

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Join the student group of a professional organization. Most industries have professional organizations, which operate as networking hubs for people like you who are motivated and hungry for an amazing career. Many of the student groups you join are connected to actual professional associations — which means you'll rub shoulders with industry giants as a student. Network and create those personal relationships. It can help you land that amazing job.

Get a Summer Job

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Don’t say no to a summer job. Use resources at college to find a summer gig in your interest area. You'll gain relevant experience all summer long by making sure your summer job will give you opportunities in your career field. Make the connections and build relationships with people who may be willing to help you in the future.

Office of Admissions

Physical Address:
University of Idaho
Bruce M. Pitman Center
709 Deakin Street
Rm 117 
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 4264
Moscow, ID 83844-4264

Phone: 208-885-6326

Fax: 208-885-9119

Email: admissions@uidaho.edu

Web: Office of Admissions

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Physical Address:
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Idaho Falls, ID 83840