Thursday, September 5, 2024
Career Readiness

UTSA Career Center helps Roadrunners stand out in the job market

UTSA Career Center helps Roadrunners stand out in the job market

Career expos on September 18 and 25 will provide unique opportunities for UTSA students to meet recruiters from hundreds of top companies.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 — As the new academic year begins, the UTSA University Career Center (UCC) is prepared to support students and alumni in achieving their career goals. Whether it's exploring career options, preparing for job interviews or seeking internships, the Career Center offers a range of resources and tools tailored to every stage of the career journey.

By leveraging innovative technologies, offering hands-on workshops and fostering connections with top employers, the UCC equips Roadrunners with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive in today's dynamic job market.

This fall, the Career Center will host a variety of events designed to enhance career readiness and connect students and alumni with potential employers.

Career Expos

These in-person events provide unique opportunities for students to meet recruiters from hundreds of top companies. Whether actively searching for a job or just starting to explore options, these events are essential for all Roadrunners.



Career Labs

Building on the success of last spring’s pilot workshops, the UCC will continue its series of interactive hands-on sessions where career consultants guide participants through resume building, job searching and career exploration in real-time. Career labs will take place every weekday throughout the fall semester virtually from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and in-person from 1 to 2 p.m. in the GM Financial Career Lab, located in the lobby of the Student Union (SU 2.02.04). Visit the UCC website for details.

Cutting-edge career tools

Roadrunners also have access to a suite of best-in-class tools that make career exploration and preparation easier than ever.

  • Handshake: This powerful platform connects students and alumni with more than 36,000 employers actively recruiting at UTSA, including over 300 Fortune 500 companies. Whether searching for internships, part-time jobs (including work-study positions) or full-time positions, Handshake serves as a gateway to countless opportunities.

  • Career Ready Maps: Designed to align hands-on learning with students' academic journeys at UTSA, Career Ready Maps help students explore their disciplines, reflect on career-relevant skills and gain practical experience for jobs and graduate programs. Each map corresponds to a different area of study, offering a flexible guide to opportunities and career paths based on declared or intended majors, supporting students in becoming career ready.

  • Roadrunner Career Navigator: One of the UCC’s newest resources, the Roadrunner Career Navigator, provides UTSA students with personalized, data-driven career guidance. Powered by Steppingblocks, this tool offers insights into over 135 million career paths, helping students connect their majors and personal traits to real-world opportunities. It includes features like personality assessments, trending skills and customized career content, allowing students to explore potential career outcomes, refine their academic choices and build a realistic plan for their future.

  • VMock: For those looking to perfect their resumes or LinkedIn profiles, VMock offers an AI-powered tool that provides personalized feedback, helping users refine their resumes, elevator pitches and professional online presence. With fewer than 200 universities worldwide offering this tool, UTSA students and alumni have exclusive access to this cutting-edge resource.

  • Roadrunner Network: The Roadrunner Network is an online platform that connects students and alumni in a dynamic professional community. It helps students to find alumni mentors who can provide valuable advice, share their career experiences and help enhance job prospects.

EXPLORE FURTHER
Explore more career preparation resources available through the UCC.
Learn more about the UTSA Career Center.

In addition to attending events and exploring the tech tools, students can make an appointment to meet with one of UTSA’s expert career consultants. These experienced career advisors have a wealth of knowledge to help guide students and alumni through the college experience and help them find their dream job or internship. They use a variety of best-in-industry services to help connect Roadrunners with internships, prepare for interviews and build a strong network. They can even help students prepare for graduate studies, including law school and health professions programs like medical and dental schools.

The UTSA Career Center helps students and alumni imagine, discover, experience and design their future careers, no matter where they are in their career journey. It is one of seven units within the UTSA division of Career-Engaged Learning, which is giving students opportunities for experiential learning in the real world to prepare career-ready Roadrunners.

KC Gonzalez



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