HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES
WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR HELP?
For career and job-related information:
Caroline Peck
Career Services Counselor
cpeck@sa.utah.edu
801-585-5049
350 Student Services Building
(Make an appointment to talk about pursuing jobs, fine-tuning your resume, perfecting your interviewing skills, and negotiating the best possible salary.)
WHAT CAN I DO WITH HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES?
SOCIAL SERVICE JOBS/AGENCIES INFORMATION
- 211 Human Services Directory (online directory of Wasatch Front health and human services organizations)
- Government Jobs (including state of Utah and local governments)
- How New Graduates Can Apply for Jobs with the Utah Dept. of Human Services
- Utah Nonprofits Association (job openings at Utah nonprofit agencies)
- The Fund for Public Interest Research (jobs as activists for progressive causes)
- AmeriCorps
- Peace Corps
- Action Without Borders (connects people and nonprofit agencies, includes job listings)
- SocialService.Com (nationwide social service job listings)
CHILD CARE
CHILD LIFE
Many businesses are willing to hire students from any major for management trainee or sales positions. If you're interested in a business career, be sure to consult the pages for Business Administration and Management in the David Eccles School of Business.
Take a look at sample resumes developed by Career Services counselors for U of U students interested in business, social services, jobs with the state of Utah, teaching, and other careers. Look at the tips associated with each different resume; you likely will get some ideas of ways to strengthen your resume.