You might not realize it, but you’re building your career—right now. Sounds intimidating, right? but it’s not! Here’s why: You’ll naturally be doing a lot of things. Exploring different majors, getting an on-campus job, joining a student club or fraternity/sorority. And guess what? You’re gaining valuable information into what you like and what you’re good at. Developing skills employers and graduate schools want. But more importantly, gaining confidence in who you are. And you get to take all of that with you, wherever you go! And if you need help in figuring it out, deciding on a direction to go or your next best step, the Center for Career Readiness Center can help. If you want to explore industries, job roles and employers, Get hands-on experiences that bring the classroom into the workplace Build and revise your resume, and begin the search process for internships, grad school, or full-time jobs So where you can start? LifeLab and Handshake. If you’re unsure of your next step or just need some support – drop into LifeLab. Our trained peer team gets it and sometimes you need an outside perspective to see all your options. Whether you’re wondering how to get experience, how to connect your major and career, or even just where to start with planning your future, 15 minutes in LifeLab will get you moving forward.
Another way to connect is through Handshake, our job board and career development platform. Here’s how to activate your account. When you receive your email invitation, click the link or log in directly to Handshake with your Arizona email and accept the terms and conditions. Once you do, you can find on-campus jobs, employer info sessions, workshops, and career fairs. You can also connect with students across all Handshake schools to ask questions, get advice, or the inside scoop on an internship. So that’s pretty exciting, right? But you’re probably more interested in building your community at Arizona than building your career. But, what if you could do both? Blue Chip Leadership is a unique experience for Arizona students like you who want to meet new people, get connected to campus and the Tucson community, and expand your leadership skills through engaging, fun activities. Blue Chip’s official motto is “Building Leaders who Make a Difference” and our program
encourages students to live the four core values: Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, and Service. Who you meet and what you learn in Blue Chip will serve you well throughout your college career and as you make your way into graduate school or the workforce. Your college experiences are the foundation for your career. You won’t build it all at once, but rather brick by brick, experience by experience. Center for Career Development can help you every step of the way or just when you need it the most. No matter what, take advantage of this time! Take chances! And don’t be afraid to change course. You got this, Wildcat.
