Start your search
Looking for your next opportunity? Explore internships, micro-internships, fellowships, full-time jobs, and other ways to gain experience. Browse opportunities, connect with employers, prepare for career fairs, and find resources to help you take your next step.
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This content is tailored for undergraduates.
Graduate students, see Academic Job Market Preparation
Build the skills a search runs on
Vol Edge has self-paced modules for the parts of a search that are easy to put off. Work through them on your own schedule and get feedback as you go.
Search & Apply
Find opportunities and resources to help you launch your search.
Full-time employment
Explore strategies and resources for finding full-time opportunities after graduation, including employer research, job boards, and offer evaluation.
Gap year & service corps jobs
Explore AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, Teach For America, City Year, and other service opportunities before graduate school or full-time employment.
Networking
Learn how to connect with employers, introduce yourself to recruiters, build professional relationships, and uncover opportunities during your search.
AI in the job search
Put AI to work on the search itself, with example prompts for researching employers, tailoring applications, and practicing your interview answers, plus the limits worth knowing.
Gain Experience
Build skills, strengthen your resume, and gain hands-on experience while you’re a student.
Apply to Fund Your Impact Internship
Receive funding to support unpaid or underpaid internships that help you gain experience while making a difference.
Community service & volunteering
Serve your community while building leadership, teamwork, and communication skills that employers value.
Internships & co-ops
Find and apply for internships and co-ops at UT and beyond. Explore paid and unpaid opportunities across industries and career interests.
Career Fairs & Events
Career fairs
Attend one of UT’s 20+ career fairs and recruiting events each year. Learn how to prepare, make connections, and stand out to employers.
Housing & relocation resources
Moving for an internship or job? Explore housing options, relocation tips, cost-of-living resources, and more.
If something feels off
Employers who recruit at UT are required to maintain Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance in their recruiting processes. Students should apply the same standard to professional connections and opportunities encountered outside of campus recruiting.
If a recruiting interaction, opportunity, or request makes you uncomfortable, trust your instincts and seek guidance before moving forward. If you’re unsure how to navigate a situation, we’re here to help you evaluate opportunities and make informed decisions throughout your career development journey.
Ready to start your search?
Talk through job or internship search strategy, employer research, networking approach, or career fair prep with a career coach who knows the field.
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