ELCS Appointments
Meet with a Career Peer
These 15-minute peer-led sessions will equip you with helpful tips and resources to take the next step on your career journey. No appointment needed!
Come chat about Resumes, Cover Letters, Career Exploration, or what other services you can utilize at ELCS!
*For assistance with all other topics, please schedule an appointment with a Career Coach.
Spring 2025 Schedule
Hosted Wed. 2/4-5/2, excluding holidays. Subject to change without notice.
Drop-Ins
- Tuesdays 9am – 12pm | Mansfield Library (Ground Floor, Enter stairwell then through doors on the right)
- Wednesdays 1-2pm | Payne Center (AISS Office)
Appointments
- Book a time through Navigate and meet at the ELCS office on the 2nd floor of Aber Hall.
Our Appointments
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Get started on drafting a modern résumé or receive feedback to enhance your current one.
Or...interested in working for a government program? We also offer appointments for Federal Resume Reviews and how to navigate USAJobs. Schedule this type of resume review appointment to learn how to generate a competitive federal resume, create a federal resume using the USAJobs resume builder, or review and revise your current federal resume.
Or check out this online resource: Resume Guide.
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Create and/or edit professional letters of application in a modern format tailored to each role/program.
Or check out this online resource: Cover Letter Guide.
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Learn strategies, skills, and techniques to make professional connections and prepare for the interview process whether it be in-person, virtual, or over the phone.
Or check out this online resource.
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students/student-resources/job-searching Go beyond applying online to develop a proactive and effective job search strategy that sets you apart from the competition.
Or check out these online resources.
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Explore fulfilling careers and academic pathways that match your interests, personal styles, and preferences.
Learn more about the STRONG here.
Or check out these online resources.
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Discuss how your values and interests can be aligned with various academic fields and career goals.
Or check out these online resources.
*To determine what courses, requirements, or credits are needed to complete a major, minor, or certificate at UM, students will need to meet with an Academic Advisor instead. Career Coaches at ELCS cannot help with this.
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Explore whether graduate or professional school aligns with your career plans and discuss common elements of the application process.
Or check out this online resource.
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Search for and apply to internships and micro-internships to gain experience and explore career options.
Learn more about internships and how to get class credit for them on our Internships page.
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Gain assistance using Handshake for full-and part-time jobs.
Learn more about Handshake and how you can start your job search on on our Handshake page.
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Learn how to create, improve, and/or optimize your LinkedIn profile and how to use LI for job search and networking.
Or check out this online resource.
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Discuss and apply for academic exchanges and programs within the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada.
Or learn more about NSE here.
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Search and apply for international experiential learning programs, such as international internships, volunteer programs, an other international career related opportunities.
to learn more about various programs and opportunities visit our Work Abroad page.
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Search and apply for volunteer opportunities, including Service Saturday and Alternative Break programs.
Visit our Service and Volunteerism page to learn more about upcoming opportunities and events!
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Learn about the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps programs getting involved, and the application process.
Career and Personality Assessments
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Take the Strong Interest Inventory to explore fulfilling careers and academic pathways that match your interests, personal styles, and preferences.
- FREE for registered UM students throughout Spring 2023
- $20 for alumni and prospective students
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The is a free online test provides a "freakishly accurate" description of who you are, why you do things they way you do, and what drives, inspires, and worries you.
This assessment is freely available online for you to self-administer and receive your results. No
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The CEOC is a career guidance tool that allows individuals to respond to questions and identify the top three Career Clusters of interest based on their responses.
- Cost: Free! Download the PDF or view all 16 occupational clusters
This assessment is freely available online for you to self-administer and receive your results. No
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is a free strengths assessment that has helped +1.5M people to discover what they are naturally good at.
This assessment is freely available online for you to self-administer and receive your results. No
appointment needed. -
is a free test that assesses your personality and interests and provides a list of corresponding career options based on your 2-3 letter personality (RIASEC) code.
This assessment is freely available online for you to self-administer and receive your results. No
appointment needed.
We are here to help you make the most of your experience at UM! Check out our services below. You can also schedule an appointment by calling our front desk at (406) 243-2022.
Students in the following Schools and Colleges also have access to additional career services:
Use Handshake to Find an Opportunity

is a recruiting platform used by schools across the nation and is the official platform for current 猎奇重口 students and alumni within 2 years post-graduation!
using your NetID and password to find your next professional opportunity.