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Fall Break

Campus will be closed Friday, October 17th for fall break. Offices will reopen Monday. 

Career Development

Career Tools, Guidance, and Support—Included in Your UC Experience

At ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, your career starts before graduation. The Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning offers personalized support—from career exploration and job searches to résumé writing and interview prep—all included with your tuition. Whether you're a current student or an alum, on campus or online, you'll have access to tools, job postings, and expert guidance to help you take the next step. Our services are flexible, user-friendly, and designed to meet you wherever you are in your professional journey.

Job Postings 

Career Development - Upcoming Events

Internship Fair in Conjunction with UC Student Activities Street Fair

August 28, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
No Registration Needed

 

Career Services Platforms & Resources Webinar

Undergraduate Main & OL: September 15, 2025, 6:00 p.m. 

Graduate: September 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. 

 

Budgeting Platform Webinar

September 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

 

Career Readiness, Cover Letter & Resume Review Webinar

Undergraduate Main & OL: November 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. 

Graduate: November 11, 2025 6:00 p.m. 

 

UC Career & Opportunities Fair

Main Campus, Williamsburg, KY
October 7, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
*This event is in person and is open to all UC students, undergrad and graduate, and UC alumni

Student:

Employers:

 

UC JC Penney Suit-Up Event

Virtual Event- October 24 – October 26, 2025 
In Person Event– October 26, 2025 (Corbin, KY JC Penney Store 3:00 -6:00) 
*This is an exclusive shopping experience for the UC community. All career dress apparel and shoes will be up to 45% with the additional Suit Up 30% off coupon.  

Virtual Event: 

In Person Event: 

 

UC Virtual Career & Opportunities Fair

November 20, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*This event is online and open to all UC students, undergrad and graduate, and UC alumni.  

Students:
(Registration Link coming soon)

Employers:
(Registration Link coming soon)

 

 

Career Opportunities & Resources

Military Career Resources

Use information found here to get career assistance catered to the military professional.

Big Interview

We are pleased to offer you a free training system that features a new and innovative way to help you prepare more effectively for a job interview.

Big Interview is an online system that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence.

You have at your disposal a variety of tools including:

  • Challenging, virtual mock interviews for all experience levels and dozens of industries
  • A database of thousands of interview questions with tips on how to answer them
  • The ability to rate and share your interview answers for feedback
  • A comprehensive video training curriculum covering all aspects of landing a job
  • A step-by-step interview Answer Builder for crafting answers to behavioral questions

How to set up your Big Interview account:

  1. Go to  and click "Register".
  2. Complete the registration process
  3. You'll then receive a confirmation email at your school email address. Click "Verify" in the email, and you'll be able to start using Big Interview.

If you have any questions, please contact us at career.services [at] ucumberlands.edu (career[dot]services[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu) or 606.539.4259.

Are you an employer who would like to advertise open positions or events to UC Students?

We use Handshake as our platform and source for job postings. It is free for employers to join and advertise. Get started today!

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Job Search Resources

Check out our other resources, all focused on finding you the perfect job.

Career Development Events

The Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning can help you prepare for your first or next big job.

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JC Penney Suit-Up Event - Virtual

Oct 24 - 26

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JC Penney Suit-Up Event - Corbin (In-Person)

Oct 26

3 PM - 6 PM
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Cover Letter & Resume Review Webinar - Undergraduate

Nov 10

6 PM - 7 PM Virtual

Additional Resources

Additional resources to help you focus your career opportunities

For additional information, contact:

Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning
Dr. Russell Carr, Director
Phone: 606.539.4475
Email: career.services [at] ucumberlands.edu (career[dot]services[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu)