Career Launch Tools

As a University of Cincinnati student, you have access to a suite of powerful, free, tools designed to help you land your next job, internship, or career opportunity.

Handshake

This is the top college-to-career network and your primary platform for getting hired. Use Handshake to find job and internship postings specifically targeting UC students and recent graduates, and get timely career advice.

BigInterview

Practice makes perfect. BigInterview is a virtual mock interview tool that mimics a real-life job interview to help you build skills and confidence. It also includes an AI-powered resume review and a cover letter generator to create personalized application materials. This tool is free for UC students and available 24/7.

CareerShift

Stop bouncing between job boards. CareerShift allows you to search job listings from virtually all public boards and company websites in one place. You can also access up-to-date contact information for millions of companies to effectively build your professional network.

Coursera for Campus

Unlock your career potential with free access to select Coursera for Campus Career Academy Courses. These industry-recognized online courses are designed to help you build in-demand skills and make your résumé stand out to employers.

Interstride

Planning to work internationally or need help with U.S. work authorization? Interstride is your resource. It provides tools for navigating CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT, employment data on Bearcat alumni, job search features, and networking opportunities. You'll also get access to career planning resources and webinars.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Use the University of Tennessee's What Can I Do With This Major? resource to bridge the gap between your studies and a satisfying career, exploring job titles, typical employers, and educational paths related to your degree. As you browse this free tool, reflect on what kind of work truly excites you and which of your skills you most enjoy using.

Need help getting started?

Meet with a Career Coach to better understand these tools and how best to use them.