Students
At the UCCS College of Business Career Development Center, our mission is to connect business students, alumni and the business community through development, internships and employment opportunities. We are passionate about giving you the opportunity to apply the skills you've learned in class in a real-world business setting. By using the services offered through the Career Development Center, you'll receive a rich and meaningful introduction to the professional business world.
How we serve you:
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Individual Career CounselingOne-On-One Support
The Career Development Center offers individualized appointments to College of Business undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni for a wide variety of career support. Explore career opportunities and gain the tools and resources necessary to succeed in your chosen industry.
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Resume Reviews and Mock InterviewsResources to Help You Succeed
Set up an appointment to have your resume reviewed from an experienced career development professional. Our career staff will help to refine, tailor and proofread your resume to make sure you're prepared for your next job or internship application.
Once you reach the next stage in the application process, our staff provides mock interview services to prepare for phone and in-person interviews.
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Internships at the Undergraduate and Graduate levelInternship Program
An internship through the College of Business is the best way to gain real-world experience while enrolled in a degree program. Strengthen your resume and test-drive your chosen career path with an industry specific internship. Internships are available for all majors and levels. Academic credit is available for undergraduate students starting at the sophomore level and graduate students at all levels.
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Career and Professional Development EventsWorkshops, Networking, Panels, and More
The Career Development Center offers events and workshops designed to help you gain the skills necessary to transition from college to career. Some of our most popular events and workshops include:
- Career Networking Night (CNN)
- Etiquette Dinner
- JCPenney Suit Up
- Lunch and Learns
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Connections to Career OpportunitiesHandshake
The Career Development Center offers students Handshake, an online job portal to explore local, national and international job and internship opportunities available to College of Business students. All businesses and organizations have been screened and verified by the Career Development Center and the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) posts nationwide internships, jobs, and events being offered by organizations on Handshake for the convenience of students. Postings do not represent an endorsement of any organization, job posting nor event, and UCCS makes no guarantees about posting accuracies, the information provided by the employer, nor if the posting meets any legal requirements of such posting within the state. It is the responsibility of student to perform due diligence in researching employers, postings, and events. If you suspect a fraudulent employer, job posting, or event has been posted, please contact the UCCS College of Business Career Center at cobplace@uccs.edu or by phone call to 719-255-3120.
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Mentorship from Business ProfessionalsCareer Coaching Support
The Mentorship Program pairs students with industry-specific professionals and alumni from the business community. This is an excellent opportunity for juniors and seniors to learn from an experienced professional, network in the local community and experience their chosen industry firsthand.
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Avoid Job ScamsAvoid Job Scams
Targeted phishing emails and LinkedIn messages offering employment opportunities are prevalent. Jobs that sound too good to be true should raise a red flag for anyone. Fake job postings can come from unsolicited emails sent to your student account and in online job listing sites. You can start with these basic guidelines to avoid a potential scam.
Job Board
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) posts nationwide internships, jobs, and events being offered by organizations on Handshake for the convenience of students. Postings do not represent an endorsement of any organization, job posting nor event, and UCCS makes no guarantees about posting accuracies, the information provided by the employer, nor if the posting meets any legal requirements of such posting within the state. It is the responsibility of student to perform due diligence in researching employers, postings, and events. If you suspect a fraudulent employer, job posting, or event has been posted, please contact the UCCS College of Business Career Center at cobplace@uccs.edu or by phone call to 719-255-3120.
