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Engage!

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Phase 2

Phase 2 is about connecting and ENGAGING more deeply with key individuals in your career development. Deeper engagement significantly builds key skills you’ll need in your Junior and Senior years!

  • Engage with your UCA Career Coach
    • Build a solid resume
    • Big Interview – develop interview skills through mock interviewing
    • Elevator Pitch – learn how to properly introduce yourself at career events
  • Engage with employers 
    • Attend career fairs and other career events
      • Observe others networking; practice your elevator pitch
      • Learn about opportunities now that you’ll be able to apply for later
    • Pursue internships and/or part-time jobs in your area of study
  • Engage with UCA alumni
    • Bear Link – register and connect with UCA alumni in your future field
    • Be mentored by others who have been where you are
    • Request a job shadowing experience

 

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Career Services

Bernard Hall, Room 318
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR 72035
Phone: (501) 450-3250
Fax: (501) 852-2330
E-mail: bears4hire@uca.edu

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Bernard Hall, Room 318
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR 72035
Phone: (501) 450-3250
E-mail: internships@uca.edu

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