UCS offers a multitude of services to assist students on their pathway to success. Explore different majors using career assessments and research; Engage with career counselors through one-on-one career planning workshops - ranging from mock interviews, resume critiques, to job hunting. Through building these skills, students and alumni are empowered to investigate their pathways and network with employers to find the right industry for them. We work with companies and organizations to employ our students during career fairs and on-campus recruitment.
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Virtual Drop-in Hours
Meet with a career counselor for 15 minutes for a resume/cv critique, career advice, or recommendations. Open Microsoft Teams to gain access. Students must use their UH email addresses.
Monday(Virtual)
1:00 – 3:00pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
1:00 – 3:00PM
Fall virtual drop-in hours will begin on Monday, August 23, and end on Thursday, November 18.
Virtual Chat Hours
Have a quick career-related question? Click "Get Help? Live Chat" to initiate a "Live Chat" session with a peer career advisor.
TBD
Career Studio
Stop by the career studio for quick Cougar Pathway resume approvals. Please bring your laptop with you.
Due to COVD-19 in-person Career Studio hours are on hold until further notice. Visit our Virtual Drop-in Hours and Virtual Chats for the semester.
Alumni Corporate Connections (ACC) is a hiring event for UH alumni. This event provides local and regional employers the opportunity to recruit recent graduates and those who can start working full-time immediately. Open to all industries, including staffing and recruiting agencies. Interested attendees can RSVP here
The STEM Career Fair is open to all majors but is targeted towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics majors. This event is an opportunity for local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Engineering, Healthcare, Environmental, Technology, Energy, Consulting and Government.
Join us for the Architecture + Design Career Fair, hosted by the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture + Design in partnership with University Career Services (UCS). This event is designed exclusively for College of Architecture and Design students at the University of Houston, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with employers offering internships and full-time positions. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and take the next step in your professional journey.
Join us for the Architecture + Design Career Fair, hosted by the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture + Design in partnership with University Career Services (UCS). This event is designed exclusively for College of Architecture and Design students at the University of Houston, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with employers offering internships and full-time positions. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and take the next step in your professional journey.
The Communication & Marketing Career Mixer is a collaboration between University Career Services (UCS), the Valenti School of Communication and the Bauer College of Business. The event is open to all majors but is targeted to Communications, Marketing, and Digital Media majors. This event is an opportunity for local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Arts, Business, Communications, Media or Non-profit & Government.
Employers want these skills:
Identify and articulate one’s skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals. The individual is able to identify areas necessary for professional growth.
Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to people inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills and can write clearly and effectively.
Practice personal accountability and effective work habits. The individual demonstrates integrity, practices ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from their mistakes.
Build collaborative relationships representing diverse cultures, races, ages, gender, religions, lifestyles and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.
Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals. The individual is able to organize, prioritize and delegate work and uses empathetic skills to guide and motivate.
Exercise sound reasoning and analytical thinking. The individual can use knowledge, facts and data to solve problems and make decisions.
Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.
Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people.
Adapted from NACE Career Readiness Resources: Are you Career Ready Infographic by Central College.
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University of Houston
University Career Services
106 Student Service Center 1
Houston, TX 77024-3040
713-743-5100
hireuh@uh.edu
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University Career Services
14000 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77479-0800
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aoquin@central.uh.edu
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