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Prepare For Your Next Adventure

As you're nearing the end of your journey at the U, there are resources to help you prepare for your next steps. Whether it's a full time job, a gap year, or pursuing graduate school, the recommendations and tools below will help you confidently launch toward your next destination.

 

1.  Adapt Your
Resume

See various sample resumes to ensure you are tailoring your resume to a specific position.

Sample Resumes

 

 2.  Apply For
Jobs

Hundreds of job are posted in Handshake each day. Employers want to hire U students!

Handshake

 

 3.  Maintain Your
Network

Attend a Career Fair or Expo to connect with employers and seek available positions.

Upcoming Fairs

Other Ways to Prepare

Write a Cover Letter

Having a cover letter that showcases your personality and examples of your experiences is crucial. Use this worksheet to build a strong cover letter and see samples.

Worksheet

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CPDC is dedicated to celebrating and supporting all facets of a student’s identity. We also recognize that one’s intersectionality can affect interests, and sometimes concerns related to career exploration. Click the button to see career resources specific to different identities.

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