Contact Us
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
Handshake and Online Tools
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.
Explore Major and Career Options
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.
Create Job Application Materials
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.
Strategize for Career Fairs
Explore success strategies for your visit to a career fair, whether in person or virtually.
Connect with Fellow Vaqueros
Learn how to connect with other students and seek advice from alumni via VaqueroConnect, the UTRGV mentoring and social networking platform.
