Career Centers at UofL
As you transition from military service to the academic setting here at UofL, there are essential resources to help you determine your career path forward. There are four career centers at UofL:
- The University Career Center (UCC) serves 9 of the 12 colleges/schools for students in Arts & Sciences, Dentistry, Education and Human Development, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Public Health, or Social Work.
- The Ulmer Career Center serves College of Business students.
- The Cooperative Education and Career Services serves Speed School of Engineering students.
- The Office of Professional Development serves Brandeis School of Law students.
There are services and resources through each career center to assist you through your transition from military service to pursing your degree. These services including how to:
- explore career paths
- pursue internships, co-ops, research, or other experiential learning opportunities
- search and apply for part- or full-time jobs
- parlay your military experience to civilian employment vocabulary in professional documents (e.g., résumé, cover letter) and interviews
- learn about career-related events on campus or virtually
Beyond UofL, the Department of Labor’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP) offers online courses, including transitioning from military to civilian careers and translating military experience into civilian credentialing.
Use the links above to learn more or the links in FAQs below to schedule an appointment with a career coach for your major.
FAQs
How do I find internship and job opportunities?
UofL utilizes two Symplicity platforms for internship, co-op, part-time, entry level, and full-time positions. In addition, there are career-related workshops and career fairs throughout the academic year to learn about opportunities and meet employers.
All undergraduate and graduate students: Cardinal Careers powered by Symplicity
Brandeis School of Law students: Symplicity
Are there on-campus or virtual career events for me?
Yes! There are several career fairs each fall and spring semester. There are career fairs for all students and major- or college/school-specific events. Plus, the various career centers at UofL host employers for information tables or virtual sessions, career panels, networking events, and more. View events in Cardinal Careers powered by Symplicity or contact your career center for details.
How can I meet with someone to discuss my career options?
Each career center at UofL has staff to meet with you to discuss your career aspirations, exploration, and opportunities, as well as offer assistance with résumés, cover letters, interviewing, and more.
Students majoring in Engineering
How do I translate my military experience for civilian employers?
Your military experience is rich with skills that make you a strong candidate for civilian positions. Learning how to translate your experience on your résumé, in a cover letter, at a career event, or during an interview is essential. Meeting with a career coach is the best way to gain advice on parlaying your experience into civilian terminology. (See How can I meet with someone to discuss my career options? for information on scheduling an appointment with your career center.) Along with one-on-one assistance, there are external resources to help you.