Many students who go to college never take advantage of their school’s Career Services Department. Yet, individuals and job seekers outside the academic realm will pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for the same services that students can access for free.

The Career Services staff is here to assist you through all phases of the career development:

• Assess your interests and abilities
• Identify and research a specific career option
• Create a plan to achieve your desired career
• Conduct an effective job search

Overlooking the assistance we provide could mean the difference between securing a fulfilling career and just settling for any job.  Visit our office and learn about the wealth of resources we offer to help you get the most out of your college experience.


Serivces and Resources

• Personalized career consulting
• Computerized career-related assessments
• Help with designing and preparing resumes and cover letters
• Assistance with job search techniques and interviewing skills
• Resources for researching up-to-date labor market information
• Access to on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities and internships
• Job Fairs and events highlighting local, national, and international employers
• On-campus recruitment visits by companies looking to hire students
• Internships and Job Shadows

• On-campus student employment and all jobs at the University of Alaska: UAKJobs
• Off-campus employment with employers registered with Career Services on UAFCareerConnect

UAFCAREERCONNECT (UAFCC)

• Find internships and employment
• Research employers
• Track career events at UAF
• Apply and interview for jobs and internships
• Receive e-mail alerts about job and internship opportunities

To register:

• Go to UAFCareerConnect
• Create a profile, Username is your UA Student ID number
• Once you have completed your profile, log into your email and verify your email address
• Create an Advanced Job Search; Save it
• Create a Job Agent to receive email notifications of jobs that fit your saved Job Search

Don’t be stranger to the Career Services Department. Visit our office and learn about the wealth of resources we offer to help you get the most out of your college experience.