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Career Events

Our department regularly hosts events geared towards professional development for our majors and minors. Below are a list of upcoming events hosted by either the department or the university to help you prepare for your professional development.

April 21 – Resume-a-thon

The English Department, Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center, and Arts & Humanities Career Couch, Michael Hazen, are offering a resume workshop for all English majors and minors! Bring a print copy of your most recent resume and drop in to receive direct feedback from career professionals on how to tailor it for the job market! 

Learn more on the UT Calendar

More Events Coming Soon!

Additional Career Event Resources

Find a full list of events offered by Career Services

Past Events

Miss an event? You can find past Career Workshops and Interviews on our YouTube channel

Internship Opportunities through Handshake

  • Paid Summer Ministry Position – Community Host Manager at YouthWorks
  • Paid Summer Ministry Internship – Community Hosts at YouthWorks
  • Paid Summer Ministry Position – Community Hosts at YouthWorks
  • Associate Director (STDT SVC ADVISOR 4 SV) at UC Davis & UC Davis Health
  • English Language Arts Teacher, Grades 6-8 at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School and Parish
  • Clinical Psychology & Medtech Startup Internship at SENS Psychology
  • High School / Middle School Special Education Teaching Position at Telra Institute
  • Student Opportunity: Learn Finance and Earn Income at Primerica Financial Services *Virginia Branch*
  • MedicoLegal Research Internship (Pre-Law) at EpiBuild
  • Business Development Internship at Next Play Games
  • Operations Associate at Grit Growth
  • Junior Brand Creative at Tennis Brat™
  • Grant Writing Intern at Visionary Solutions of Virginia
  • Rhetoric Humanities and Classical Studies Teacher at Austin Classical School
  • Silversmithing Counselor at Tripp Lake Camp
  • Financial Representative at Primerica Financial Sevices Chiang Co
  • Middle-Grade Language Arts Teacher at Baboquivari Unified School District #40
  • High School English Teacher at Baboquivari Unified School District #40
  • Summer Camp Staff at Trinity Pines Conference Center
  • Copywriter at The Mint Julep Boutique

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