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Career Guides

Download or view the full Career Guide created by Career Consultant, Jennifer Duggan, and Graduate Advisor, Alejandra Gutiérrez.

EPPS Career Guide (pdf)

Additional Resources

Handshake

Log into Handshake to make an appointment with the UCC for:

  • Resume & cover letter review
  • Headshot photo
  • LinkedIn and networking
  • On Campus (part-time) job search
  • Mock Interviews for EPPS students
  • Career advising and assessment interpretation

Handshake posts hundreds of job listings and new opportunities.

Internship and Job Opportunities

Note, many of these require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree – but are open to type of degree plan or specialization.

Internship Programs and Fellowships
Professional Associations
State of Texas Agencies
General Job and Internship Search Engines
Cybersecurity, Economics and Master’s Level Internships

Quinncia

Quinncia allows students to upload their resume to be reviewed for ATS readiness and overall analysis with automated feedback. Students can also enhance their interview skills by participating in mock interviews. Access Quinncia by using the link on the UCC Resources page and entering their netID and password to activate their license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read the career FAQ for EPPS students, curated by Career Consultant, Jennifer Duggan.

EPPS Career FAQ (pdf)

Undergraduate Experiential Maps

A basic guide to navigate your undergraduate journey.

Fast Facts for EPPS Degrees

Undergraduate Programs (pdf)

Criminology

Economics

Geospatial Information Sciences

International Political Economy

Political Science

Public and Nonprofit Management (Public Affairs)

Public Health

Public Policy

Sociology

Graduate Programs (pdf)

Criminology

Cyber Security, Technology and Policy

Economics

Geospatial Information Sciences

International Political Economy

Political Science

Public and Nonprofit Management (Public Affairs)

Public Policy

Social Data Analytics and Research

Applied Sociology

Events

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September2024
UCC: Fall Carer Fair Workshop: Designing a Plan to Approach EmployersDo you have a plan for how you plan to maximize your time at the Career Fair? If not, or if you haven’t thought about it, this session is for you! In it we will talk about which employers you should visit and why, how to map out your time and how to be prepared when you finally walk up to the table to meet the recruiter. All students will walk away with a clear plan of action to ensure career fair success. 
Here’s the Link to Register and Attend
12:00 – 12:45 PMVirtual
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September2024
UCC: Career Readiness for the Workplace: CommunicationJoin us to get ready for your entry into the workforce. In this session we will provide participants with practical tools and strategies to enhance their communication skills and understanding and development of emotional intelligence within professional settings. 
Here’s the Link to Register and Attend
2:00 – 3:00 PMHybrid – SSB 3.107
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September 2024
UCC: What Jobs Can I Get With this Major? (And How do I get them?) : Political ScienceLove your degree program but not sure what job you can get with your degree? Join us as we share the wide variety of career paths you can take with a degree in Political Science and how you can go about getting a job or internship. It’s never too late to have a plan!
Here’s the Link to Register and Attend
1:00 – 1:45 PMVirtual
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September2024
UCC: I Went to the Career Fair, Now What?Career fairs come with great opportunities: connections at companies, businesses cards for hiring managers, and recommendations to apply for specific jobs and internships. These also come with lesser-known rules for how to follow up. In this session, we will hear from a University Recruiter on best practices to follow up. We will discuss how to send a post-career fair email to a hiring manager, discuss the timeline for following up, and teach you how to use your career fair connections for the next step in your career journey!
Here’s the Link to Register and Attend
12:00 – 12:45 PMVirtual
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October2024
UCC: USAJOBS Resume Workshop: A Crash Course to Acing Federal Job ApplicationsJoin Guest Speaker Nancy Segal as she shares perspective from her 30+ year career as a Federal Government Human Resources Director on how to tailor your resume for USAJOBS applications to ensure your resume is reviewed, considered and you have your best chance of making it to the next stage of the process….the interview!
Here’s the Link to Register and Attend
12:00 – 1:00 PMVirtual
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October2024
UCC: Career Readiness for the Workplace: Professionalism and Managing Your Personal BrandJoin us to get ready for your entry into public service, corporate america, or a career in the sciences. In this workshop we will provide participants with practical tools and strategies to develop their personal brand and awareness of time management and professional presence.  
Here’s the Link to Register and Attend  
2:00 – 3:00 PMHybrid – SSB 3.107
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November 2024
UCC: What Jobs Can I Get with this Major? (And How do I get them?): SociologyLove your degree program but not sure what job you can get with your degree? Join us as we share the wide variety of career paths you can take with a degree in Sociology and how you can go about getting a job or internship. It’s never too late to have a plan!
Here’s the Link to Register and Attend
1:00 – 1:45 PMVirtual