Alumni
Handshake
We use a student-friendly job platform called Handshake for our appointments, events, and sharing career opportunities. If it has been less than a year since you graduated, click on the link below and login using your UTC ID and password, otherwise, email us at [email protected].
Individual Appointments
Need Help With Your Career Development? Click below to explore our appointment types and schedule the one you want.
Feel free to contact us if you have any issues at [email protected] or 423-425-4184. We are happy to help!
- Career Counseling
In this one hour appointment, we will explore your interests, values, and experience and aligning those career opportunities.
- Professional Document Review
In this 30 minute appointment we will proivde feedback together on one of the selected documents below. For more specialized feedback, please bring a job description or graduate school documentation.
- Resume
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Graduate School application materials (e.g. Statement of Purpose)
- Mock Interviews
Practicing interviewing can ensure you feel confident and comfortable for your next opportunity. In this one hour appointment, come in professional wear, 1+ copies of your resume, pen and paper, and we will re-inact an interview while providing you with feedback and techniques to help you represent your best professional self.
For more specialized interview questions, include a link to the job description in your appointment description, so that we can have questions ready for you when you arrive.
- Professional Headshots
In this 30 minute appointment, we will take indoor and/or outdoor professional photos of which you choose 3 for us to edit and email to you 10 business days.
Not Available for an Appointment?
We do resume reviews via email! Send us your resume to [email protected]. For best results, include a link to the job description, so that we can align our feedback accordingly.
We will respond back with personalized feedback and resources within 5 business days. Let us know in your email if you need it sooner.
Need further help? Call us at 423-425-4184 during our hours of operation (M-F, 8am-5pm), we will be happy to help!
Self and Career Exploration Resources
Click below to check out resources to help yourself, careers, and majors.
- Career Exploration
PathwayU: PathwayU is a user-friendly career exploration tool that uses predictive science to connect a student’s interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences with potential career paths and majors.
O*Net Online: Sponsored and compiled by the US Department of Labor, O*Net allows you to look up different career occupations and gather a plethora of information.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: The OOH is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States.
- Allied Health Careers
Are you interested in pursing a career related to healthcare but are unsure about medical or nursing school?
Here are a few careers surrounding healthcare that take different routes through Allied Health Careers.
Please keep in mind that some of these professions will require education beyond a Bachelor's degree.
Self Guided Worksheets
Resume Template: This resume template is fully editable and meets current applicant tracking system (ATS) guidelines. Download this document or make a copy to get started!
Resume Checklist: Already have a resume? Check that it meets some basic guidelines using this resume checklist. For a more in depth review, make a resume review appointment or email your resume to us at [email protected] for an asynchronous review!
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Template: This template is also fully editable and meets current applicant tracking system (ATS) guidelines. Download this document or make a copy to get started!
CV Checklist: Already have a CV? Check that it meets some basic guidelines using this resume checklist. For a more in depth review, make a CV review appointment or email your resume to us at [email protected] for an asynchronous review!
Student Career Guide: This guide has a host of articles and exercises that can get you started with career exploration.
Tips for a Successful Career Event Experience
Get the most our our career fairs and employer networking events by following our tips below.
- Bring copies of your resume written, proofed, and printed
Your resume is your first impression to employers so it is important that it represents you as the professional that you are.
Career Connections offers resume review services via e-mail ([email protected]) or you can make an appointment through Handshake.
Resumes are reviewed in the order they are received. It may take longer to receive feedback during peak times, such as before career fairs and around class assignment due dates.
- Dress for confidence
Business professional attire is recommended for most career events. The goal is to draw attention to your knowledge, skills and abilities. Looking the part will help you make a good impression and prevent potential distractions.
- Research the companies that will be at the fair
Know who these companies are and what they do will help you stand out among other attendees. Reading up on some company news and happenings will go a long way.
- Rehearse your elevator pitch
Practice saying your pitch out loud several times to memorize it and feel confident when saying it to recruiters.
Hints for a strong elevator pitch
- Keep it short—45 seconds with great eye contact, a smile and enthusiasm.
- Solve a problem—Example: “I am studying Communications because I love to engage others in a story. I am competitive and love to work on complicated tasks, and your client consultant position represents a great blend of the two.”
- Read your audience—If someone finds a topic in your pitch to be engaging, it’s ok to talk about that topic a while longer. If you need to create a better connection, don’t be afraid to find a new topic to discuss.
- Make it (professionally) personal—Share a related story, connect on a commonality, and convey your enthusiasm.
UT Alumni Association Career Support
UTAA Center for Career Advancement: Whether you are considering a career change, looking for professional development opportunities or want to expand your network, UTAA provides resources you can access anytime.
From resume resources and job boards to free one-on-one career advising, UTAA is here to help. As a UTC alumnus, you are automatically a member of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association, UTAA, for free.
Networking Platforms
Connect UT.: Join the exclusive online community for UT system staff, faculty, and alumni and engage with others on professional development and mentorships around the world with.