Career-building resources
Explore a variety of resources designed to help you navigate your career path, from resume building and job search strategies to networking and internship opportunities. With tools, workshops and expert advice at your fingertips, you’ll be well-equipped to take the next step toward a successful future. Let us help you unlock your potential and achieve your career goals.
Career Services gives you tools to build confidence and professionalism. Learn how to interview, network, follow up, and present yourself effectively. Explore careers, set goals, and use practical resources that help you take action and get results.
Career-search preparation
Build your network
Building connections through networking and effective interview skills will advance your career. Networking helps you gain valuable insights, while effective interviewing allows you to showcase your skills and fit for the role. Both help you make meaningful relationships and stand out in the job market.
Each year, Career Services hosts events that put you in touch with industry professionals and alumni, ultimately strengthening your readiness.
Request a presentation
Our mission is to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their professional and academic pursuits. Career Services offers a range of dynamic presentations designed to prepare students for success, whether entering the job market or pursuing graduate studies.
These sessions can vary in length from 15 to 90 minutes, depending on your needs. Submitting requests at least two weeks in advance is greatly appreciated. Once submitted, a Career Services staff member will contact you to schedule and finalize details.
Presentation topics
Writing effective resumes and cover letters
This session will cover essential elements of creating resumes and cover letters, as well as provide insights into tailoring these documents to specific opportunities, ensuring you can effectively showcase your qualifications and enhance your job search success.
Optimize your LinkedIn profile for success
Learn key strategies for building a compelling profile, including tips on headline creation, writing a summary and using multimedia. We will also cover practical tips on how to use LinkedIn, ensuring that you are visible and stand out to potential employers and networking connections.
Career Services overview
Discover the wide range of support and resources offered by University of Idaho Career Services. Learn about career advising, job search assistance, resume and cover letter reviews, networking opportunities and other free resources designed to help you achieve your career goals.
Brave and Bold at career fairs and networking events
Gain the skills and confidence needed to excel at career fairs and networking events. Learn effective strategies for engaging with employers, making lasting impressions and leveraging networking opportunities to advance your career prospects.
Ace the interview
Learn practical tips on preparation, handling common interview questions and how to convey confidence to potential employers, ensuring you stand out and succeed in securing your desired position.
Strategies for finding jobs and internships
This presentation covers proven strategies for job searching, networking and using online platforms to find and secure rewarding internship and employment opportunities aligned with your career goals.
What can I do with a major in ______?
Explore the career opportunities available for different academic majors, backed by current labor market data. Identify marketable skills and strategies to enhance your employability in your chosen field.
Charting your course to graduate school
Is graduate school the right step for you? Learn how to navigate the application process and prepare for advanced studies. This presentation covers questions to ask before applying to graduate school, key strategies for selecting programs, strengthening applications and funding opportunities to help you achieve your academic and professional goals.
Negotiating the salary you deserve
Navigating job offers can be intimidating, especially when it comes to negotiating salaries and benefits. Learn about effective negotiation strategies and what’s on the table, helping you advocate for yourself and make informed decisions.
Navigating USAJOBS step by step
Learn how to efficiently search for federal jobs and internships in USAJOBS. Learn how to create search filters, set up email notifications, read and understand job descriptions, determine eligibility and use the online resume builder.
Handshake overview
Handshake is the number one way college students find jobs. Career Services can lead a classroom demonstration on how to use Handshake, build a profile to connect with employers, find career events and find on-campus employment, internships and jobs.