"see blue." u 2015 | career center (2014)
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The James W. Stuckert Career Center serves University of Kentucky undergraduate
students, recent alumni and local, national and international employers. Our goal is to provide students with major/career exploration and job search tools that enable them to successfully connect with employers for internships and full-time jobs and/or for entry into graduate
and professional programs.
The Stuckert Career Center
Our Mission
Career and Academic Advising
A FOCUS…
Career Advising teams up with Academic Advising
to provide greater support forYOUR Career and Academic Success
Career MYTHS• The Career Center is only for
seniors • It’s only for business and
engineering• You will tell me my major• Major “equals” career• Certain majors can’t find jobs• There are no jobs (or lots)• My degree will guarantee me a job
Benefits of using Career and Academic Advising
Cons
• Extra expenses (i.e., tuition)
• Lost salary• Lost time• Job dissatisfaction
Pros• Graduate sooner• Make the most of your
time in college• Greater job
satisfaction• Gain valuable
experience• Be competitive in the
job market• Professional skills to
advance your career!
Skills employers seek…
*National Association of Colleges and Employers2014 Job outlook Report
Guiding Theme:
EXPLORE… Discover careers and majors related to your interests, personality, skills
and values. Investigate career options by researching industries,
gathering information about occupations and talking to people in
different career fields.
EXPLORE…• Assess interests, personality, skills
and values• Explore major and career options• “What can I do with my major?”
webpage• Research Graduate School options
ENGAGE…Develop skills employers want and get
job related experience through internships, volunteering, shadowing
and service-learning. Learn the communication skills, professionalism and job search skills you need to be
successful in your career.
Guiding Theme:
ENGAGE…• Informational Interviews• Job Shadowing and Internships• Resume and Cover Letter Writing• Interviewing Skills• Professionalism• Research Companies
CONNECT…Develop your network by engaging
with employers and other professionals in your industry. Search
and find job and internship opportunities.
Guiding Theme:
CONNECT…• Employer Info Sessions• Networking events and resources• Career Management and Job search
tools
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS• INTERNSHIPS
• RESUME WRITING• INTERVIEWING• NETWORKING• CAREER FAIRS
• GRAD & PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PREP• DINING ETIQUETTE
WELCOME BACK FESTIVALWednesday, Aug. 27, 5 – 7 p.m.
FREE Food, Games and Prizes!!!Join us at the
Stuckert Career Center 408 Rose Street
STUCKERT CAREER CENTER STAFF MEMBERS
• Hours of OperationMonday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Drop-in hours M-Th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Location 408 Rose Street (across from the Singletary Center)
CONTACT US
www.uky.edu/careercenter408 Rose Street859-257-2746
/stuckertcareercenter @UKCareercenter WILDCAT Connections /jwscc