Contact Us

Brownsville: BINAB 1.105
Edinburg:
ESTAC 2.101

Email: careercenter@utrgv.edu

Phone: Brownsville (956) 882-5627
Phone: Edinburg (956) 665-2243

Students


Here at the Career Center, we provide career-related advising, resources, and programs to help individuals discover their interests, values, and skills, explore careers and majors, develop skills through internships and experiential opportunities, and pursue their post-graduate goals.

Our staff is prepared to offer relevant and valuable career development information in the following areas:

  • Helping navigate majors exploration and Industry options
  • Find a rewarding internship and/or experiential learning opportunity
  • Build professional experience and leadership skills
  • Learning effective job search and networking skills
  • Finding out best practices for resumes and cover letter writing

UTRGV's Handshake is the #1 platform for all things related to career success. Students can utilize this system to access thousands of job and internship listings in the system, plus schedule appointments with career advisors, network with employers, register for career events, access exclusive online resources, and much more.

Learn about important factors to consider when making big decisions like choosing a major or what to do after graduation. Attend one of our workshops and meet with a Career Advisor; practice interviewing techniques and use self-assessment software programs to explore career options.

Get tips on how to craft tailored resumes and cover letters that will help you stand out in a crowded applicant pool. Receive direct access to sample resumes, cover letters, and more.

Explore success strategies for your visit to a career fair, whether in person or virtually.

Learn how to connect with other students and seek advice from alumni via VaqueroConnect, the UTRGV mentoring and social networking platform.