We’ve curated information to support students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers, and parents on a variety of career topics. Explore these resources to get started and build on what you already know. Students and alumni can schedule an appointment with us to plan for next steps! Check out the UP Career Readiness Guide for a comprehensive overview.
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- Resumes (pg. 66)
- Active & Descriptive Words for Resumes
- Resume Checklist
- Resume Quick Tips
- Reference Page Sample
- Sample Resumes: Note that these are examples and are intended to serve as a sample of a way to format your resume. Be sure to review the Resume Quick Tips guide and the Resume section of the UP Career Readiness Guide for additional information and formatting options.
- First-Year Sample Resume
- Arts & Sciences Resume #1
- Arts & Sciences Resume #2
- Arts & Sciences Resume #3
- Arts & Sciences Resume #4
- Business Resume
- Education Resume #1
- Education Resume #2
- Engineering Resume #1
- Engineering Resume #2
- Engineering Resume #3
- Engineering Resume #4
- Nursing Resume #1
- Nursing Resume #2
- Nursing Resume #3
- Cover Letters (pg. 74)
- Navigating Your Identity (pg. 52)
- Career Related Identity Resources This handout contains tips on researching organizations' commitment to DE&I, interview tips, and a curated list of identity-specific resources.
- Cultural Wealth and Your Career Narrative
- Internship Programs for Students of Color:
- The Script removes barriers to access by connecting talented students of color with leadership-track, paid internships at top companies throughout the Greater Portland area.
- INROADS: The Network You Need to Go Where You Want
- Job Search Action Plan
- Target Employer & Application Tracking Sheet
- Finding Part-Time and Work Study Jobs
- Informational Interviews (pg. 57)
- Anti-Discrimination in Employment
- Temporary Employment
- International Opportunities
- Signs An Internship or Job May be Fraudulent
- Handshake Profile Checklist
- Pursuing an Independent/Entrepreneurial Career (pg. 90)
- Internships (pg. 38)
- Finding a Quality Internship
- Internship Search Action Plan
- Internship Application Tracking Template
- Creating Your Own Internship
- Independent Internship Resource Guide
- Intern Tips: A Guide to Making the Most Out of Your Internship
- Virtual Internship Guidelines
- Signs An Internship or Job May be Fraudulent
- Forage: University of Portland has partnered with Forage to bring you immersive job simulations designed to build career-ready skills directly from top employers.
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