Students
Handshake
We use a student-friendly job platform called Handshake for our appointments, events, and sharing career opportunities. Students already have an account; simply click the button below and use your UTC ID and password to login.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I log into Handshake?
If you are a UTC student you will log into Handshake using your UTC ID and password - no need to make a new account!
If you are a UTC alumni you also have access to Handshake but you will need to make a new account, which will need to be approved by our staff. If you encounter issues with this, feel free to email us at [email protected]
How do I request a Career Counseling appointment?
Log into Handshake and follow these instructions!
- Do I need to complete my entire profile?
While it isn't required, it is definitely recommended. Students with a complete profile are 5x more likely to be messaged by employers!
- If I don't know exactly what types of roles I am looking for, can Handshake still help me?
Yes! Handshake is personalized and curated for you, it provides you with relevant lists of jobs based on your preferences and interests.
- Why should I join Handshake?
Handshake is the number one site for college students to find jobs. It hosts over 500,000 employers including 100% of Fortune 500 companies. There are 3.5 million jobs listed in every field and industry. Employers are also actively searching for students on Handshake, with over 25,000 searches for students per month.
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.
- Career Closet
In this 30 minutes to 1 hour appointment, you get to shop the Career Closet for one free gently used professional outfit for an upcoming interview, career fair, or internship.
Self & 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.
- Major Exploration
Major Exploration: Are you looking to explore your major options? UTC's Academic Exploration advisors can help, and their website has a ton of helpful resources to get you started!
What Can I Do With This Major? 'What Can I Do With This Major?' is a website featuring 106 major profiles with information on common career paths within each major, types of employers that hire in each field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources are also included.
- 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.
- College of Arts and Sciences Careers
Arts & Sciences Career Maps: Career maps provide a comprehensive view of the opportunities available for your major from day one at UTC to your career opportunities after graduation.
Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science
Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
- College of Engineering and Computer Science Career Support
CECS Student Success Center: This center helps CECS students explore career options, connect with the larger community, engage through experiential learning opportunities, and transition into careers that are successful and satisfying.
- Pre-Health Career Support
Pre-Health Professions Advising: A great resource if you are interested in medical school or healthcare. For those interesting in pursuing nursing should reach out to the College of Nursing instead.
- Rollins College of Business Career Support
Joseph F. Decosimo Success Center: This center helps business students connect with the business community, explore career options, and engage through experiential learning opportunities and transition into careers that are successful and satisfying.
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.
Student Organization Workshop Requests
We provide career programming for student organizations. A few presentations we've given in the past include:
- Mock Interviews
- Resume building and reviews
- Transferable skills
- Networking
- and more!
Have any questions? Email us at [email protected].
Looking for on-campus jobs?
While Handshake does host most on-campus jobs, there are a few offices that post their job opportunities elsewhere. For further information, please check out the Student Employment webpage.
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.