Alumni career services
Alumni Services
We promise lifelong career support for the Vandal Family. Explore the career resources you still have access to or schedule an appointment with a career consultant to get started with your next career move.
Schedule an appointment
Career consultants can discuss a range of topics including navigating a career change, updating and tailoring your resume and LinkedIn profile, prepping for your next interview or applying for graduate school.
If you have an active Handshake account, you can schedule directly with a career consultant (you may also request an account to be activated).
How to Login to Handshake and schedule an appointment (PDF).
Refine your interview skills
Vandal alumni get free access to Big Interview — a platform for practicing interview skills with questions tailored to your industry, job and experience level. Use AI-powered feedback, expert coaching and a wide range of general, behavioral and technical questions to refine your skills and build confidence.
Handshake
Search for jobs, discover employers, access events and resources
Three ways to build your network
Attend Career Fairs
Alumni are always welcome at U of I’s Fall and Spring Career Fairs! Connect with top employers, explore new opportunities and take the next step in your career.
Connect to University of Idaho LinkedIn page
Search for and connect with Vandal alumni across diverse industries on LinkedIn. Expand your network, gain career insights and unlock new opportunities with fellow Vandals.
Get involved with Alumni Relations
Visit the Vandal Alumni Relations page to learn how you can get involved with other Vandal alumni.
Become a mentor
U of I’s Vandal Mentorship Program connects alumni mentors with current students each spring to build meaningful, one-on-one mentoring relationships. Mentors share their experience through regular conversations and guidance, helping students set goals, build skills and prepare for life after college.
Learn more about the Vandal Mentorship Program.
Recruit Vandals
Vandals hire Vandals. Stay connected with Career Services to find top U of I talent for your team and grow the Vandal network — you can post jobs in Handshake, recruit on campus and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.