Career Development Modules
Career Development eLC Modules for Undergraduate Students
Whether you're still exploring majors or searching for your dream job after graduation, our self-paced modules for undergraduate students offer online resources, informational videos, and potential action items to help you make a plan. Make progress toward your goals by enhancing your job applications, exploring your career options, and growing your network. Enroll now to take the next step in your career journey today!
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Career Center Overview
- Identify services offered by the UGA Career Center
- Locate career resources available through the UGA Career Center Find help from career consultants and drop-in hours
- Update your Handshake profile and review its features
Resumes and Cover Letters
- Update your resume or CV using recommended templates and examples
- Enhance your cover letter using sample outlines and writing suggestions
- Create tailored application documents that highlight relevant experiences and skills
Interviewing
- Identify professional dress options appropriate to the interview setting
- Prepare for job-specific questions by conducting employer research
- Practice methods for answering sample interview questions
- Follow up appropriately with the interviewer during each step of the hiring process
Career and Major Exploration
- Discover your options by researching careers, majors, and networking methods
- Identify your interests by trying new experiences
- Find career outcomes and graduate school information related to specific majors
- Complete career assessments to learn more about yourself
Navigating the Job and Internship Search
- Identify relevant UGA Career Center and other online resources to search for jobs and internships
- Implement methods for organizing documents and information related to the job/internship search
- Review networking methods that benefit the search for employment opportunities
Career Fair Prep
- Develop a career fair pitch for introducing yourself to an employer
- Research employers to discuss specific opportunities and ask well-informed questions
- Identify different career fair events hosted by the UGA Career Center
Connect with a UGA Mentor
- Complete a self-assessment to reflect on goals related to finding a mentor
- Search for UGA alumni, faculty, or staff mentor using a variety of search criteria, including identity, industry, major, location, and more
- Enhance the mentoring relationship using guidelines, icebreakers, and resources
Personal Statements
- Describe the key components of a strong personal statement
- Create an outline of ideas and structure to start the writing process
- Identify common mistakes when writing a personal statement