Our Anchor Words

WE WANT TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEXT.

The Center for Career and Leadership Development prepares students to identify and leverage your potential while at UTC, and ultimately, when you transition into the workplace. We have developed a model to help you become the next strong leader, community member and employee.

EXPLORE

Develop self-awareness of your identities, preferences, strengths and interests. Learn about potential career options to inform choices in your academic life, clubs and activities and your job search. We aid your explorations through:

• Career & leadership coaching to help you think about your interests and opportunities • Community service options to gain hands-on experience • Industry exploration resources • Employer and alumni events • Major-to-career resources

DISCOVER

Create tailored resumes and cover letters, build a professional online presence, research employers, invest in personally meaningful activities and develop a plan of action. We support your discovery through:

• Professional development coaching to get ready for the job and internship search • Practice interviews with career counselors, alumni and local employers • Local engagement with public sector and mission-focused individuals & organizations to gain perspectives

CONNECT

Grow your network of support with peers, faculty, alumni and other industry professionals to gather information and advice as you identify and join your emerging community. We’ll assist you in building connections through:

• Career fairs, industry showcases and site visits • Networking events such as alumni engagements and panel presentations • Practice interviews with alumni and other industry professionals • Handshake and LinkedIn workshops and profile reviews • Career coaching on networking strategies and informational interviews

ACHIEVE

Pursue opportunities like student organizations, internships, jobs, research, volunteering and activities to develop skills, connections and insight into your potential career and leadership options. We’ll celebrate your achievement through:

• Academic-sponsored internships and experiential learning • Talent development experiences, intentional workshops and resources • Handshake, career fairs, industry showcases and networking events • Career coaching on job/internship search strategies, navigating the workplace and maintaining balance between roles