Virtual Support
WE'VE GOT U
We know there is a lot of uncertainty for you right now, so we have curated a list of ways you can get support virtually. These resources and tools will provide you with ways you can continue to make progress toward reaching your goals.
LIVE Chat
In the Virtual Career Studio
Need help or have a quick question? Drop into our Live Chat Studio on the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. You can chat with a Career Ambassador, who can give you on-the-spot guidance on your resume or other career related questions!
SPRING SEMESTER HOURS: Mon. - Fri. | 2 PM to 7 PM
Resources & Tools
Career Coaching Appointments
Schedule a video or phone appointment with a career coach who is here to support you with your unique needs.
Career Exploration
Still exploring? We have a variety of tools to help you explore different career paths. Take the Focus 2 assessment, to get suggested career paths that may be of interest to you. Then use Virtual Job Shadow to watch videos of professionals who share how they prepared for their current roles in their field/industry.
Resume Reviews
Are you in need of a resume review for an upcoming opportunity? Get individualized tips from a career expert on how to improve and make your resume stand out. Email your resume to resumereviews@careers.utah.edu.
Practice Interviewing
Use our online interview tool StandOut to video record yourself practicing some of the most common interview questions. Play it back for yourself or send your video to careers@sa.utah.edu for personalized feedback on how you can improve.
The CPDC Blog: Peaks & Valleys
The Peaks & Valleys blog is your place for weekly relevant tips on how to navigate the ups and down of your career journey. This blog's goal is to take the pressure off of doing your career “perfectly” because there is no perfect way to do a career. Posts are written by members of our staff, students, and employers.
Here’s what you can expect to get from our blog…
- Funny, Relatable Content
Let’s face it, we all have moments on our career journeys that are horrible in the moment, but hilarious later on. You’ll hear relatable stories from individuals who’ve experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly in their pursuit of meaningful work.
- Wellness and Career Development
Your career journey can be really stressful at times! We’ll have tips and tricks to help you take care of yourself, especially when you feel you’re in those valleys or low points.
- Timely Advice
We’ll address current events and how they can affect your career journey and provide actionable steps so you can stay resilient and bounce back!
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Remote & Timely Opportunities
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- Online Tutor (Various Subjects) at TutorMe
Employer: TutorMe Expires: 12/31/2030 Is online tutoring one of the best online jobs for college students? We think so! Tutoring with TutorMe […]
- Crisis Counselor Volunteer at Crisis Text Line
Employer: Crisis Text Line Expires: 01/01/2023 VOLUNTEERWITH CRISIS TEXT LINECrisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support for people in crisis, […]
- Online Tutoring for K-12 Students (teach globally!) at Inizian, Inc.
Employer: Inizian, Inc. Expires: 07/01/2021 Work at home with your free time!Inizian (www.inizian.com) is a company with a mission to connect […]
- Independent Career Agent at UnitedHealthcare
Employer: UnitedHealthcare - Medicare & Retirement Expires: 03/07/2030 Job DescriptionSales Representative Opportunity with […]
- Virtual/Remote Academic College Internships (Multiple Majors): Unpaid at Georgia State Games
Employer: Georgia State Games Expires: 12/31/2021 Virtual / Remote Academic College Internships (Various Majors)March 19, 2020We are all in a […]
- BVM Sports Writing Remote Internship at Best Version Media
Employer: Best Version Media Expires: 04/13/2021 Check with your internship coordinator BEFORE accepting to determine how you might be able to […]
- Virtual Tutor (Writing) at TutorMe
Employer: TutorMe Expires: 12/31/2030 Do you want to help others improve their academic writing? Become a writing tutor with TutorMe! Earn […]
- Virtual Librarian at TutorMe
Employer: TutorMe Expires: 12/31/2030 Looking for a virtual library reference gig? Become a Library tutor with TutorMe! Online tutoring is one […]
- Virtual Tutor (Nursing) at TutorMe
Employer: TutorMe Expires: 12/31/2030 Looking for a virtual nursing gig? Become a Nursing tutor with TutorMe! Online tutoring is one of the […]
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Identity at work
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.