UCC Career Guide
Welcome to the UCC Career Guide
This guide is designed to support you through every stage of your career development journey at the University of Louisville. It closely follows the six-step framework of our Career Success Plan. Each section of the guide helps you build career readiness intentionally and progressively, from choosing a major to launching your career and managing it over a lifetime.
The journey toward meaningful work is unique to each student. Whether you’re just beginning to consider your options or preparing to enter the workforce or graduate school, the University Career Center is here to support you every step of the way.
Section 1: Assess VIPS Through Career Planning
Start your career journey by discovering your values, interests, personality, and skills (VIPS) through self-assessment tools and career planning.
Section 2: Explore Majors & Career Fields
Discover how your VIPS align with majors and careers and start turning your passions into a meaningful path forward.
Section 3: Develop Job Search Documents & Interview Skills
Craft strong resumes and cover letters, and sharpen interview skills to confidently tell your story and stand out in your job search.
Section 4: Gain Experience Through Internships
Develop new skills, explore your interests, and gain real-world experience through internships.
Section 5: Implement Your Post-graduation Plan of Employment or Graduate School
Put your plan into action by applying for jobs or graduate/professional schools, and take steps toward launching your next chapter with confidence.
Section 6: Practice Lifelong Career Management