Contact Us
If you have questions or need assistance in any way, contact the Jeremy C. Thurston '00 Center for Career Readiness at careerdevelopment@jdzruiran.com or (315) 792-3087. You can also view our staff listing.
Staff ListingOnline resources for career planning.
Awato is a free, personalized assessment platform that helps Utica University students align their skills, personalities, interests, and values with an academic program and career path. By completing the variety of assessments, you'll gain greater self-awareness. We encourage you to make an appointment with your Career Coach to discuss your results! Sign in with your Utica email and password!
Learn more about Utica University's Alumni Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) program at jdzruiran.com/alot.
Student Login
Utica University's career management system is powered by Handshake. This system offers many features including:
Questions? Contact The Center or visit the help guide.
* Please note: While we review and vet opportunities from our employer partners, always be diligent about conducting your own review of all employers and their opportunities. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Likewise, never give out personal information like social security numbers, bank accounts, etc. If you believe an employer or an opportunity is fraudulent, notify The Center immediately.
Resume and Reference Guide
An important first step in the job search process is the development of a professional resume, highlighting education, skills, experience, and qualifications. Make an appointment with a career coach in The Thurston Center for Career Readiness for an individualized resume critique.*
Cover Letter Guide
Cover letters are frequently used correspondence during the job search process. They typically accompany resumes and should be tailored to reflect the specific positions to which you apply. The Thurston Center for Career Readiness provides individualized critiques of cover letters.*
Interviewing and Thank You Letter Guide
An interview is your opportunity to communicate your experience, qualifications, personality, and enthusiasm about the position. The Thurston Center for Career Readiness can assist by conducting mock interviews and helping to prepare answers to commonly asked interview questions. After the interview, following up with a thank you letter is a professional and courteous gesture. The Center for Career and Professional Development will also critique your thank you letters.*
* A minimum of three business days is required for a document critique; time will vary based on critique volume.
Upstate Venture Connect (UVC)
UVC’s Talent Network connects job seekers to opportunities for significant wealth creation and rapid career advancement.
Connect Mohawk Valley
Connect Mohawk Valley facilitates on-the-job learning opportunities between high school students, college students and local businesses in the Mohawk Valley. Connect focuses on internships and apprenticeships.
Internships.com
Internships.com is the world’s largest internship marketplace bringing students, employers and higher education institutions together in one centralized location.
Micro-Internships with Parker Dewey
Parker Dewey's "Micro-Internships" allow students to apply to remote, short-term, professional assignments, while also allowing companies to assess highly motivated students and recent graduates for fit, should there be full-time opportunities. These paid opportunities are non-credit bearing, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, can be completed year-round, and help students develop career readiness skills.
Public Service Internships
Review internship opportunities within government at the local, state, and federal level.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Programs are listed on this website by state.
LinkedIn Jobs
Leverage the world’s largest professional network to connect with opportunity. Use LinkedIn Jobs to harness the power of your network and get hired. LinkedIn Jobs surfaces insights such as whom you know at a company, providing you an edge in your job search.
Indeed.com
Indeed is a job aggregator that pulls position postings from multiple sites and lists them in one convenient place.
ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter is an online employment marketplace, powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, which connects businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as partnerships with the best job boards on the web.
USA Jobs
U.S. Government's official site for jobs and employment information provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management.
LGBTQ
The largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, the Human Rights Campaign also compiles a Corporate Equality Index, rating workplaces on LGBT policies and work practices.
Note: Printed guides with more information are available at the Thurston Center for Career Readiness.
Resumes showcase your attention to detail, writing ability, and are often the first impression a potential employer will have of you.
Personal Information
Personal information will be centered at the top of your resume. It will include your name, city/state in which you reside, phone number, email address, and LinkedIn URL. This information will remain the same for your cover letters and references page.
Education
Include the names of all schools from which you have received a degree. These will be listed with your most recent degree first. Include the school name,date of graduation (or anticipated graduation if you are currently enrolled), scholarships, honors, awards,your GPA, and relevant coursework.
Work Experience
Experience may be divided into two sections:Industry-Specific and Related. This will keep your most relevant positions at the top of your document.List paid and unpaid positions (such as internships and fieldwork) under these sections. Include the name of the organization, job title, location, the dates you were employed (Month & Year), your responsibilities, and any accomplishments or awards.
Campus Engagement
Include the names and positions held in clubs,University athletic teams, and organizations.
Additional Information
Include any certifications, training, professional development, and "hard skills" you have specific to your industry.
Cover letters offer you the chance to explain, in detail, why and how your skills and experiences will be valuable to a potential employer.
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Order of Content
Additional Information
If you have questions or need assistance in any way, contact the Jeremy C. Thurston '00 Center for Career Readiness at careerdevelopment@jdzruiran.com or (315) 792-3087. You can also view our staff listing.
Staff ListingFor a general list of frequently used logins, you can also visit our logins page.