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 Welcome to the Career Center!
University of Idaho Career Advisors are here to help you figure out your next step to achieve
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occupational success. Wherever you enter onto the Career Road, we can help you discover and
explore your interests, skills and values, choose a major, edit your resume or cover letter, build
your network, search for internships or summer jobs, prepare you for interviews (dress,
introductions, etiquette), transition out of UI to a job, grad school or alternate path (Peace
Corps, Americorps, work abroad, Fellowships) and navigate towards your future. Students and
Alumni can contact the Career Center office by phone (208-885-6121), e-mail (careercenter@
uidaho.edu), or stop by the office (Commons Room 334) to set up an appointment.

Table of Contents
Mission, Vision, Strategic Goals .......................................................3

Two Locations .....................................................................................4

Our Main Office ..................................................................................5

Career Center Services ......................................................................6

Events ...................................................................................................7

Career Planning Timeline ..................................................................8

Vandal CareerConnection .................................................................9

Mission
The Career Center provides University of Idaho students and alumni with services and resources that
empower them as they make critical life decisions and pursue career success. We enhance classroom
learning by facilitating career exploration, experiential learning opportunities, and access to future
employers.

Connecting Students & Alumni to Employers

Vision
To personally connect with every University of Idaho student and provide them with the tools and
guidance needed to develop and pursue their career goals, and become successful and contributing
members of their community.

Strategic Goals
We strive to fulfill our mission by:

l Facilitating, expanding, and improving service-learning, internships, and other

experiential learning opportunities that support UIs Learning Outcomes.
l Educating and empowering students as they discover career purpose and define personal
success through meaningful discussions, exploration, career assessment, and experiential
learning.
l Connecting students with community and industry as a means to engage students in
professional development and civic responsibilities.
l Creating a productive, rewarding, supportive, and collaborative work environment that
enables personal growth and professional development while fulfilling the mission of the
Career Center.

Why is career planning important?

Students cannot expect to simply graduate from college with a degree and be handed a job. They need to
find out what they like, what they are good at, and what they want to do for a career. They need to
develop their skills and be prepared when they enter the job market.

What does it cost to use the Career Center services?

All Career Center services are free to students and alumni with the exception of the Etiquette Dinner,
placement files, Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment.
 Two Locations
careercenter@uidaho.edu Mailing Address: 875 Perimeter Dr. MS 2534, Moscow, ID 83844-2534
phone: 208-885-6121
fax: 208-885-2816

Drop-In Hours:

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Monday-Friday, 11:00 am-1:00 pm at our main office
Summer: 7:30 am-4:30 pm

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Main Office:
Commons,
3rd Floor,
Rm 334
Career Center

Drop-In Hours:

2 Wed & Thurs, 2-4:30 pm at our satellite office

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Upcoming Career Center Events

Connecting Students & Alumni to Employers

Saturday, Tabling at Palousafest
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 23rd 6th Street

Wednesday, Career Center Open House

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sep. 24th Career Center (Commons 334) & Satellite Office (ALB 013B)

Wednesday, Job, Internship, & Grad School Fair

2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Oct. 8th SUB, 2nd Floor

Wed., Dec. 10th Free Photos with Santa

11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Fri., Dec. 12th Idaho Commons, Rotunda (by Christmas Tree)

Wednesday, Job and Internship Fair

2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 4th SUB, 2nd Floor

Wednesday, Non-Profit and Graduate School Fair

2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mar. 4th SUB, 2nd Floor

Wednesday, Etiquette Dinner

5:00 p.m. 8:00 pm
Apr. 1st SUB, 2nd Floor, International Ballroom

Saturday, Education Career Fair

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Apr. 25th SUB, 2nd Floor, Vandal Ballroom

http://www.uidaho.edu/careercenter/events
 Career Planning Timeline
Something for Everyone
n Visit the Career Center to connect with a Career Advisor by exploring different majors
or affirming your major
n Identify your interests and skills with career decision making tools
First n
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Participate in clubs, activities and workshops
Attend job and internship fairs to practice talking with employers and learn about
Year
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different companies and industries
Create or revise your resume
n Learn about online career resourcesFOCUS, Vandal CareerConnection and What Can
I Do With This Major?

n Explore career choices with an advisor and online

n Consider internships and service-learning in your academic plan
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Update your resume and cover letter
Build your career skills through one-on-one appointments or career workshops
Year n
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Attend job and internship fairs to gain confidence talking to employers
Begin an internship search for summer or junior year
n Update your Vandal CareerConnection profile each semester
n Check out careers on eCIS and Candid Career

n Fine tune a targeted resume with a Career Advisor

n Apply for and complete an internship

Junior n
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Attend job and internship fairs to network with employers
Consider attending graduate school
n Build confidence through one-on-one career advising appointments or workshops
n Develop your skills by participating in a mock interview
n Update your Vandal CareerConnection profile, upload your cover letter and resume
n Research employers on Vandal CareerConnection, eCIS and Vault

n Discuss job search strategies with a Career Advisor

Senior n
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Update your Vandal CareerConnection profile
Schedule a mock interview to practice communicating the value you add
n Sign up for on-campus interviews and employer info sessions
n Attend job and internship fairs and network with employers
n Research companies to find the best fit for your next professional job

For an appointment with the Career Center, call our office

Remember: Career Center services are available to (208) 885-6121, email us (careercenter@uidaho.edu), or
Idaho students and alumni for a lifetime! stop by (Commons room 334) and we will be glad to set up
an appointment with a career advisor.
 What is Vandal CareerConnection ?
VCC is your one-stop shop for job and internship postings, on-campus interviews,
job, internship & graduate school fairs, employer info sessions and tabling, career development workshops and more.

Jobs & Internships Resource Library Employer Information Sessions

VANDAL On-Campus Interview

AREER
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Workshops

Career Management System

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Employer Profiles

Facebook & Calendar Integration

Career Events & Job Fairs

Extended Job Search

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