UCC aids Red Raiders seeking employment

Seeking career advice?

We can help.

The University Career Center provides numerous career development opportunities to Texas Tech undergraduate, graduate, international, distance learners and alumni. Our mission is to promote the success of all Red Raiders. We want to help you effectively communicate your qualifications and skills to employers so you may land your dream job.

The UCC has a full staff of professional career representatives to help you evaluate your strengths, identify your marketable skills and determine the next steps in reaching your career goals. We also can help students locate sources of employment, internships and professional training through our career development and career exploration services. Hire

Red Raiders and Job Boards

The University Career Center’s online job search tool, Hire Red Raiders, is the perfect solution for your job search needs. Whether you are pursuing an internship, a part-time job or full-time employment, this tool can do the work for you.

You can upload your resume and view an extensive list of employers seeking to hire Red Raiders. These employers are looking to hire quickly for several disciplines in various cities.

As a member of the Tech community, you also have access to our other job boards — Parker Dewey: Micro-Internships and CareerShift.

If you need help getting started with any job board, set up a job search appointment with a career representative.

Career Assessments

Making career decisions can be difficult. The UCC offers several career assessments that can help you make an informed decision on a career that is right for you. Our team of career representatives is qualified to interpret the results of your assessment and provide tailored feedback to help you explore possible career options. If you are trying to decide on a major, determine a specific career path or looking for a career change, consider taking a career assessment provided by the UCC. Students who complete these assessments are matched with specific careers based upon their interests as well as discovering their ideal job environment.

Resume, Cover Letter & Personal Statement Critiques

The average employer looks at a candidate’s resume for six seconds before deciding whether the candidate is fit for the job. Bring your resume and cover letter to the UCC so you may receive a professional evaluation of your documents before submitting them to a potential employer. If you are applying to graduate or professional school, we also can help you to develop your personal statement.

Mock Interviews

Your resume landed you the interview and now it’s time to seal the deal. A job interview can be nerve-racking. How do you prepare for your interview? Utilize the University Career Center’s services to perfect your interviewing skills before your interview.

Choose from a variety of mock interview settings: individual, panel, virtual or phone. Practice makes perfect so take advantage of these services as often as needed.

Veterans Services

The University Career Center is here to assist those who have served in the Armed Forces with their transition to civilian life and with their education at Tech. Our career representatives can assist you in translating your military experience into career readiness using online resources effectively, practicing professional etiquette and connecting with professionals in your career. We sincerely thank you for your service to our country.

Events and Webinars

The UCC offers a variety of free events to help students prepare for their future career. Each semester we host career fairs, resume critique days, etiquette dinners and more. We also offer more than 100 webinars each year over topics related to every aspect of the career development process including how to work a job fair, salary negotiation and what to do after you have been hired.

Additional Services

Students may choose one outfit per year from our Career Closet inventory of gently worn, like new, professional clothing and they do not need to return the items. This clothing, free to students, is donated by Tech and Lubbock community members.

Need a quiet place to conduct a phone or Skype interview? Contact the UCC to reserve a quiet place to conduct your interview with an employer.

Texas Tech University-

Approved Course

RRP 4100 is a one-hour course credit available to juniors and seniors. This class is taught by a career representative to prepare students to easily transition from college into the workforce. Students will learn how to write cover letters and resumes, perfect an interview and gain contacts through acquiring networking techniques.

Career Development Checklist

Before you begin your job search, consider these tips:

• Schedule a meeting with a career representative for a resume critique

• Check Hire Red Raiders periodically for job postings in your field of interest

• Find an internship

• Participate in multiple mock interviews

• Make sure your outgoing voice mail message is professional

• Create a professional e-mail address to use when corresponding with employers

• Shop our Career Closet and take a suit for your interview