Virtual Resources
UGA Career Center Virtual Resources
As you plan for life after UGA, we recognize that COVID-19 presents unique challenges and uncertainties in your job search and career development. We understand that your plans may be disrupted or delayed. We are here for you and will continue to provide you with career support in the form of virtual appointments, programming, and resources.
Virtual Career Fairs
All Spring 2021 UGA career fairs will be held virtually via the Handshake platform. Learn more and register to attend.
Virtual Appointments
To schedule a virtual appointment, please do so through your Handshake account. Once scheduled, your Career Consultant will send you a virtual meeting invitation via Zoom.
Virtual Drop - In Hours
The Career Center offers virtual, fifteen-minute career drop-in appointments. To participate in Virtual Drop-in appointments, please sign in to Handshake and view the instructions here.
Virtual Events
The Career Center is committed to providing our students and alumni with quality, career programming and events, such as our Arch Ready Professionalism Certificate Programs, in a virtual environment.
Handshake
Handshake is UGA's Career Services platform where students can make virtual career counseling appointments and access the online job and internship board.
Arch Ready
Our lineup of virtual programs is designed to assist you every step of the way. Whether you are exploring different major and career options, building your resume and cover letter, preparing for a largely-virtual job and internship search, or applying to graduate school – there are virtual Arch Ready workshops for you!
UGA Mentor Program
The UGA Mentor Program allows you to search and request an experienced UGA alumni mentor using a variety of search criteria, including identity, industry, and location! Finding a mentor narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. To learn more and get started, visit mentor.uga.edu.
Big Interview
Big Interview is an online interviewing software combining expert video lessons and interactive interview practice to help students land their dream job.
Your Virtual Career Plan
Use this resource to tackle job and internship searching and interviewing online, and explore opportunities for remote work.
CandidCareer.com
Whether you are just beginning to explore career options, preparing for a job interview, or looking to change careers, CandidCareer.com can help by providing you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy to use website.
Career Insider - Powered by the Vault
Vault is one of the world’s leading sources of Career Intelligence. It can help make your efforts at researching employers, industries, and career subjects significantly easier and more efficient. Whether you are just exploring possible career paths or you are ready for your interview, Career Insider can help!
Glassdoor Salary Resource
Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers the world an inside look at jobs and companies. What sets us apart is our "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees, job seekers, and sometimes the companies themselves.
Interstride
Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
Forage
The Forage platform provides virtual work experience programs that give students the opportunity to learn career skills from Fortune 500 companies like Accenture, Citi, Deloitte, GE, J.P. Morgan, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and more!
Parker Dewey
The Parker Dewey platform provides micro-internship opportunities from a variety of industries and disciplines. From working directly with an entrepreneur to supporting a large enterprise, you’ll have the opportunity to explore different roles and company cultures while actively building your resume.