Career Services

The Graduate Center Supports Your Career Development

A graduate degree can help propel you into many diverse career trajectories! Whether you know exactly where you plan to go after you get your degree, or whether you’re still figuring it out, we at the Graduate Center are here to help.

The Graduate Center supports graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in all stages of career development. Think of us as a supplement to the training you are receiving in your academic degree programs. We can help you:

  • research and identify diverse careers
  • develop effective job search strategies
  • create professional connections and develop your LinkedIn profile
  • review job application materials such as CVs, resumes, statements, and cover letters
  • prepare for interviews including mock interviews
  • negotiate your best offer

Handshake is the official career hub for the Graduate Center! You can make career consultation appointments, register for events, programs, and workshops, find out about upcoming events, and have access to job and internship postings both from the University of Arizona and employers vetted by the University who are eager to hire UA graduate students. Log in and complete your profile so that you can receive tailored information regarding career programming. Use our Handshake Instructions to easily access our events, services, and programs. Postdoctoral scholars, please contact David Bradshaw (bradshad@arizona.edu) for assistance in accessing Handshake.

Services and Resources

Consulation Services

Career Consulting (50-minute appointment)

Resume and Cover Letter Consultations (30-minute appointment)

Drop-In Consultations via Zoom on Fridays from 9 AM to 11 AM (No sessions during Spring Break)

Drop-In Resume, CV, and Cover Letter Consultations via Zoom on Tuesdays 9 AM to 10:30 AM (No sessions during Spring Break)

LinkedIn Profile Reviews

Career Support Programs

Our programs help you achieve your career goals. We offer workshops, panels, courses, and asynchronous online opportunities throughout the year.

Career Resources Hub

A curated list of online resources developed by our team, campus partners, and outside organizations to support career planning, preparation, and more.

Support for Departments and Programs

Our team offers tailored workshops, and we can meet with you about developing in-house support for students.

The Career Services Team