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"Be Yourself; Everyone Else Is Already Taken" - Oscar Wilde
Community & Collection
- Share your long-term career goals and dream internships with a mentor or Career Counselor. Swing by Clemons Library (2nd Floor) from Mon - Thurs: 1:30 to 4:30 PM for counseling with one of our experienced career counselors.
- Spark a conversation about class with a faculty member during office hours.
- Consider being a leader in an organization or club
- Take time during the semester or year to connect back to family and friends for support.
- Self-reflect on your journey so far through journaling, or meditation.
Enhance Your Application Materials & Start Expanding Your Professional Network
- Meet with a career counselor to learn about key recruitment timelines for summer internships. Schedule a one-on-one appointment via Handshake and/or visit industry specific Career Community drop-ins in Clemons Library, 2nd Floor.
- Take the online PathwayU assessment to learn more about your interests, skills, and values.
- Consider what UVA faculty member or current/previous supervisor would be best to reach out to as a professional reference. This will be very important when you start applying for full-time job opportunities!
- Search for an alumni mentor on the Virginia Alumni Mentoring (VAM) platform that works for a company or organization you're interested in applying to in the future.
- Gain new technical skills using free online learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning or Coursera.
- Search for upcoming employer information sessions and other networking opportunities on Handshake. Be sure to update your Handshake profile to ensure you don't miss important deadlines or opportunities.
- Create or update your LinkedIn profile before applying to internships. Utilize our VMock -LinkedIn Profile Review Tool (Aspire) to ensure it's ready to be viewed by a wider network of mentors and employers!
- Perfect your cover letter and resume and have it reviewed by Career Center staff. Upload
your resume on VMock (24/7 online resume review tool).