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The James W. Stuckert Career Center serves University of Kentucky undergraduate

students, recent alumni and local, national and international employers. Our goal is to provide students with major/career exploration and job search tools that enable them to successfully connect  with  employers for internships and  full-time jobs and/or for entry into graduate

and professional programs.

The Stuckert Career Center

Our Mission

Career and Academic Advising

A FOCUS…

Career Advising teams up with Academic Advising

to provide greater support forYOUR Career and Academic Success

Career MYTHS• The Career Center is only for

seniors • It’s only for business and

engineering• You will tell me my major• Major “equals” career• Certain majors can’t find jobs• There are no jobs (or lots)• My degree will guarantee me a job

Benefits of using Career and Academic Advising

Cons

• Extra expenses (i.e., tuition)

• Lost salary• Lost time• Job dissatisfaction

Pros• Graduate sooner• Make the most of your

time in college• Greater job

satisfaction• Gain valuable

experience• Be competitive in the

job market• Professional skills to

advance your career!

Skills employers seek…

*National Association of Colleges and Employers2014 Job outlook Report

Guiding Theme:

EXPLORE… Discover careers and majors related to your interests, personality, skills

and values. Investigate career options by researching industries,

gathering information about occupations and talking to people in

different career fields.

EXPLORE…• Assess interests, personality, skills

and values• Explore major and career options• “What can I do with my major?”

webpage• Research Graduate School options

ENGAGE…Develop skills employers want and get

job related experience through internships, volunteering, shadowing

and service-learning. Learn the communication skills, professionalism and job search skills you need to be

successful in your career.

Guiding Theme:

ENGAGE…• Informational Interviews• Job Shadowing and Internships• Resume and Cover Letter Writing• Interviewing Skills• Professionalism• Research Companies

CONNECT…Develop your network by engaging

with employers and other professionals in your industry. Search

and find job and internship opportunities.

Guiding Theme:

CONNECT…• Employer Info Sessions• Networking events and resources• Career Management and Job search

tools

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS• INTERNSHIPS

• RESUME WRITING• INTERVIEWING• NETWORKING• CAREER FAIRS

• GRAD & PROFESSIONAL

SCHOOL PREP• DINING ETIQUETTE

WELCOME BACK FESTIVALWednesday, Aug. 27, 5 – 7 p.m.

FREE Food, Games and Prizes!!!Join us at the

Stuckert Career Center 408 Rose Street

STUCKERT CAREER CENTER STAFF MEMBERS

• Hours of OperationMonday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Drop-in hours M-Th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Location 408 Rose Street (across from the Singletary Center)

CONTACT US

www.uky.edu/careercenter408 Rose Street859-257-2746

/stuckertcareercenter @UKCareercenter WILDCAT Connections /jwscc