LifeLab
LifeLab is a great place to get help with your career,
no matter where you're starting from.
CONNECT your strengths, interests and values to a career path that's right for you.
CREATE a plan to get relevant skills and experiences related to your chosen career path.
Reach your CAREER goal by optimizing your resume and polishing your pitch.
DROP IN ANYTIME DURING OUR OPEN HOURS
LOCATION: Student Union Memorial Center, 248 (between Core and Sabor)
HOURS: January 15 thru May 14: Monday - Friday: 12:00 - 4:00 PM.
- If you are unable to make these times, you can always schedule a 1:1 appointmentwith a peer coach. Appointments are in-person or virtual.
- If you need immediate assistance, stop into Student Engagement and Career Development, SUMC 411, during regular business hours (8 AM - 5 PM)
LifeLab: What You Should Know
Explore Your Options
It's okay to take some time to explore who you are, what you like and are good at, and how you want to use your talents before deciding on a career path. In LifeLab, there are several activities you can do that can help you hone-in on these important details. Drop in to LifeLab to get started.
Showcase Your Skills: Resume 1.0
Create and customize your first professional resume based on your skills
Career Clusters Card Sort
Discover career areas based on your interests
Personal Inventory
Connect your skills, strengths and values to see how they fit with potential career paths
Flip the Script
Practice strategies for informational interviewing to make a great impression.
Career Cluster Card Sort
Additional Resources
Get Experience
The building blocks of a great resume are your skills and experiences. What skills do you need and how can you get them? Based on your personal and professional goals, our peer educators can help you map out a plan of action to learn the skills you need and where you can find opportunities to put them into action. Drop in to LifeLab to get started.
Job Pulse
Learn about the job market with real-time data
Create a Plan
Develop a personalized career plan to pursue your next big step
Create a Plan
Additional Resources
Showcase Your Skills
When you're ready to find an internship, full-time job or apply to graduate school, LifeLab can provide you with the tools and support to strategize your search and get your applications materials in tip-top shape. Drop in to LifeLab to get started.
Resume 2.0
Develop a strategic resume customized to your career goals
Cover Letter
Receive support for writing a stellar introduction
Polish Your Profile
Get feedback on your Handshake or LinkedIn profile
Mini Mock
Practice your interviewing skills and get feedback on best practices
Mini-Mock Interview
Additional Resources
Related Events or Programs
Explore a job role, industry or company.
Career Exploration
Explore an industry, organization or job function during a one-of-a-kind opportunity to shadow professionals in the field. Offered during winter, spring or summer.
100% Engagement: Summer Impact Awards
Build Skills & Gain Experience
Have the confidence to pursue internships in your fields of interest. Eligible students can apply for $2500 scholarship so you can get the experience you need, while having the financial support you need.
Meet Reid May from The Washington Center
February 25 & 26, 11 AM - 1 PM
Launch a career you’ll love through The Washington Center. Students are hand-matched to internships in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and receive tailored advice and guidance throughout their time in the capital. The University of Arizona has 10 scholarships (valued at $12,000) available for this internship.