Alumni Career Services: Make an Appointment
Make an Appointment
Alumni may schedule up to four appointments per 12-month period with a career advisor through Handshake or by calling our office at (706) 542-3375. UGA Alumni Career Services career consultants can discuss a range of topics with you from helping you to think through and clarify your career goals, to perfecting your resume or interviewing skills, to applying to graduate or professional school. (Note that alumni within one year of graduation who may need additional career support are not subject to the four appointment limit.) See below for more information regarding available appointment types and how to schedule them.
ALUMNI CAREER SERVICES FIRST STEP SESSION (15 MINUTES)
This appointment is the recommended FIRST appointment to book with our office.
In this session, you can start your career journey with a clear understanding of the resources, tools, and support available to you as an alum. The coach will provide an overview of our services, help you identify which coaching options best fit your needs, and equip you with initial strategies or materials to begin moving forward. It’s a great starting point if you’re new to Alumni Career Services or unsure where to begin.
*This appointment does NOT count as part of the yearly four appointment limit.
ALUMNI CAREER EXPLORATION COACHING SESSION (30 MINUTES)
This appointment type is for those who are looking to pivot to a new career path. In this session, we’ll work together to identify your interests and strengths, then pair them with targeted resources, such as career assessments, industry research tools, networking approaches, and exploration frameworks. You’ll leave with some actionable next steps to help you explore career paths more effectively and confidently.
ALUMNI JOB SEARCH STRATEGY COACHING SESSION (30 MINUTES)
This appointment type is for those who are currently in or planning to enter the job search and are seeking assistance in building out or adjusting their job search strategy. This session focuses on refining your search techniques such as identifying where to look for opportunities, optimizing your application approach, leveraging networking tools, tailoring application materials, and building an effective outreach plan. You’ll walk away with concrete tactics and a streamlined process to navigate the job search more efficiently.
MOCK INTERVIEWS (30 MINUTES)
This appointment type focuses on interviewing skills. The appointment will consist of conversation about your experiences interviewing, any stumbling blocks you have, and practicing a few interview questions followed by a debrief.
PERSONAL STATEMENT REVIEW (30 MINUTES)
This appointment is specifically for alumni applying to graduate/professional school in need of a personal statement review. Please email your documents ahead of time as indicated in the pre-appointment instructions. Phone appointment requests will be converted to virtual on Handshake.
ALUMNI RESUME, COVER LETTER, OR LINKEDIN PROFILE REVIEW (15 MINUTES)
VIRTUAL ONLY: Alumni can use this time for resume OR cover letter OR LinkedIn reviews. Please don't book this appointment type if you're requesting a mock interview, career exploration, or job search strategy session; we would prefer that you choose another appointment type.
Email your documents to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at least 24 hours prior to your appointment time. Requests for Phone appointments will be converted to Virtual on Handshake.
*This appointment does NOT count as part of the yearly four appointment limit.
SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Log into Handshake
- Click the "Career Center" tab on the sidebar
- Click "Appointments"
- Click "Schedule a New Appointment"
- Click "Alumni Career Coaching Appointments" and be sure to read the description for important information
- Next, select the appointment type from the options listed above. We recommend starting with the 'First Step' appointment type!
- Complete the registration form fully - Be sure to choose the "Appointment Medium" from either "Phone" or "Virtual on Handshake". Some appointments can only be done virtually rather than by phone, so be certain to read the instructions!
Having difficulty? Call our office at (706) 542-3375 to schedule your appointment.