Center for Career Readiness
The Center for Career Readiness is your starting point for exploring boldly, discovering your purpose and taking confident steps toward a life of opportunity. Whether you’re curious, unsure, or preparing to apply, we’ll meet you where you are.
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Begin Your Career Journey at LifeLab
LifeLab is a welcoming space where students can ask questions and take clear next steps toward success in college and beyond.
Drop into LifeLab for a friendly, low-key conversation with a student peer who’s been in your shoes. You’ll talk through your questions, set a goal and leave with one clear next step; whether that’s sending an email, signing up for an event, or to update your resume. Bring your curiosity and come back as many times as you like. No appointment necessary.
Drop In-Hours: Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., in person or on Zoom.
” I enjoyed the 1:1 interaction and non-judgmental conversation to talk through my interests and goals.”
Guidance and resources for your internship or job search.
Learn how to prepare for a future internship or research experience.
1:1 career advising appointments.
In person or on Zoom.
Free to activate and connect with jobs, internships and career support.
The Impact of Internships
All Wildcats are encouraged to create an internship plan and pursue at least one paid internship or research experience during their time at the University of Arizona.
A paid internship is one of the best ways to build career-readiness skills and connect with employers while still in college. If you’re planning to pursue an internship now or in the future, there are small steps you can take to make sure you’re ready when the time is right.
The Big 7: Your seven-step internship readiness checklist.
By completing all seven steps before you apply, you’ll have done everything possible to become a strong candidate. You’ll have an online profile, skill-building experiences, a strong resume, a polished self-introduction and confidence in your interviewing skills and search strategy.
“My internship helped me adapt to the professional world, something classes don’t always prepare you for.”
Our Mission
Inspire and prepare all students to create lives of opportunity aligned with their purpose and values.
Our Vision
Foster a university-wide career readiness ecosystem where innovative, equitable, and experiential programming and practices empower students to explore boldly, lead with confidence, and pursue careers of meaning in an ever-changing world.
