Contact Us
Edinburg: ESTAC 2.101
Email: careercenter@utrgv.edu
Phone: Brownsville (956) 882-5627
Phone: Edinburg (956) 665-2243
Prepare
Career preparation can help you research and develop skills, strategies, and materials to prepare for and demonstrate your strengths, competitiveness, and uniqueness in the job or internship search.
Tailor Your Application Materials
Learn how the experiences and skills you already have can help you to craft a strong resume or cover letter.
Tell your Story
Explore our tips for honing your interview skills and demonstrating why you should be hired.
Articulate Your Career Readiness
Use our guide of eight career readiness competencies to articulate your strengths, experiences, knowledge, and skills in employment language.
Connect with Your Fellow Vaqueros
Learn how to leverage the power of the your network to explore career paths and build your professional network.
Find Job and Internship Opportunities
Use virtual resources that are specifically tailored to help students find employment opportunities domestically and abroad.
Look the Part
On average, it takes seven seconds for a hiring manager to form an impression of you, so be sure to plan what you will wear for an upcoming interview or professional event.
Negotiate Your Salary
Negotiating a job offer can be new and intimidating for many college students. However, the more information you have about what to expect and how to prepare, the more confident you will feel in the process.
Plan for an Advanced Degree
Facilitate your preparation for law school, graduate school, or a health profession by using campus-wide services and resources tailored to your advanced degree plans.
