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Develop Skills and Build Experience

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Know What Employers Want and What you Have to Offer

• There are certain skills that employers seek from job seekers and new graduates besides the specific skills required for a particular job position. These skills are called "transferable" or "soft" skills

 

Plan for a Co-op Or Internship Experience

• All academic departments at UNI offer a course number (xxx:179) for co-op/internship credit coordinated through the UNI Co-op/Internships Program from Career Services.
• Some academic departments offer additional internship experiences that are separate from those offered by the Co-op/Internships Program. Check the course list for your department in the University catalog or ask your faculty advisor how to locate and create these opportunities.
• Register with CareerCat and find internships and jobs

 

Don't Overlook Volunteering

• Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley
• Cedar Valley Community Organizations

 

Consider On-campus Jobs

• On-campus jobs can provide opportunities to develop such skills in communicating, working as part of a team, dealing with the public, and so on.
• Financial Aid Job Board
• Wellness and Recreation Center
• Department of Residence (including Dining Services)
• Note: Your on-campus job or volunteer experience might be eligible for co-op/internship credit. Visit with professional staff from the UNI Co-op/Internships Program to see if your job qualifies for credit.

 

Get Involved in a Club or Organization

• UNI offers over 200 student organizations, from governmental groups to interest groups to fraternities and sororities. Taking an active role in an organization can help you develop skills and gain experience in communicating, organizing, planning, promoting, managing--the list goes on. Check out the possibilities on the list of UNI student organizations.

 

Ask Faculty About Research Opportunities

• Many academic departments at UNI offer students opportunities for independent research or research with a professor. Check with your faculty advisor or academic department to find out how to locate opportunities.

 

Learn to Speak Another Language

• Why Study a Foreign Language (Click on links at the top of the page for specific languages)

 

Consider International Opportunities for Internships/Traineeships/Volunteering/Temporary Work

• UNI International Programs
• International Jobs and Resources