UC Clermont

Resource Library

This resource library contains a collection of different resources to assist you with your future plans. Whether you are currently progressing through your college career or preparing to graduate soon, these resources will guide you through important professional and personal skills.  

  • Career One Stop - This comprehensive government website offers career assessments to help you find your best career fit, plus tools for job searching and information about unemployment benefits. It's your one-stop resource for exploring careers, finding training programs and connecting with local career services.
  • Explore the Toolkit – Study the Humanities - This data-driven toolkit shows the career success and earning potential of humanities majors through interactive graphics and research. It demonstrates that humanities graduates find employment at comparable rates to other majors and often see strong income growth over their careers.
  • My Next Move Interest Profiler - This assessment tool helps you discover work activities and careers that match your interests. The O*NET Interest Profiler offers personalized career suggestions based on your interests and level of work experience, making it easy to explore new career possibilities.
  • MyMajors -  Take a short assessment specifically designed for UC students to discover which majors at the University of Cincinnati might be the best fit for your interests and goals. This tool provides personalized results based on UC's specific academic programs and can help you explore major change options.
  • Picture Your Career - This free creative workbook uses visual thinking techniques to help you discover your strengths, develop your career vision, and design a path forward. It's packed with interactive exercises to help you visualize and plan your career journey.
  • What Can I Do With This Major - Learn about the typical career paths for students with your major and the types of employers that hire graduates with your major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate by articulating the value of your major. Continue your research on majors and careers through major-specific links. You have to enter this site through this page to gain access to the resources.
  • Labor Market Projections - This government resource provides long-term employment projections and workforce data to help you understand which careers are expected to grow or decline over the next decade. Use this data to make informed decisions about career paths and see employment trends across different industries and occupations.
  • ODJFS Labor Market Trends - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services provides current labor market statistics, unemployment rates, and employment trends specifically for Ohio workers. This site offers valuable data about job growth, wages, and hiring patterns across different regions and industries within the state.

 

  • Forage - Try out a career before you commit to one. Forage offers free, self-paced virtual job simulations created by leading companies, so you can practice real tasks from fields like finance, consulting, tech, and law. Completed simulations make a great addition to your resume and can give you something concrete to talk about in interviews.
  • Global Career Accelerator - Earn college credit while gaining real-world experience. In this semester-long program, you'll complete hands-on projects with well-known brand partners, learn industry tools, and earn certifications, all for 6 UC credits. Tracks include digital marketing, data analytics, web development, coding for data, and a career rotation option.
  • Parker Dewey - Build experience on your own schedule through paid micro-internships. These short-term, project-based assignments come from real companies and typically take anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks, making them a flexible way to explore a field, build your resume, and connect with employers.
  • 10 Types of Interviews and How to Ace Them - Did you know there's more than one, even more than two, types of interviews? Each one requires different preparation, knowledge, and a level of social intelligence. Make sure you know what to expect for the type of interview you have.
  • 51 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking - An interview isn't just about the questions you are being asked. At the end of every interview, the employer should give you a chance to ask questions, don't miss your shot! We recommend having at least 3-5 questions prepared. This will demonstrate your interest in the company and ensure you'll leave a lasting impression while getting your questions answered.
  • BigInterview - A virtual interview practice tool that mimics a real-life job interview. It also offers video and written lessons on professional communication skills, workplace etiquette, social media presence, wardrobe, body language and much more. BigInterview combines training and practice to help improve interview skills and build confidence. The service is free for UC students and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Phone Interviews: How To Put Your Best Voice Forward - Phone interviews vary from in-person interviews because you have to make an impression using only your voice. Here are some tips to make sure your personality and professionalism are coming across using only one of your assets.
  • Career Shift - Create a free account to customize your job search for careers in your field.
  • College2Careers - Students with disabilities can get extra support planning for and launching their careers through College2Careers, a partnership between UC Accessibility Resources and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities.
  • Handshake - Handshake is the career platform used by the University of Cincinnati where students, career centers and recruiters come to meet, talk and share opportunities.
  • Job Search Academy - Build confidence in every step of your job search with this free, virtual career development program from Indeed.
  • LinkedIn Jobs - A customizable profile and search tool, and also our #1 recommended social networking site, to link students with over 35 million professionals. Harness the power of your network to uncover insights such as who you know at a company, providing you an edge in your job search.
  • USAJobs - The official job listing site for the federal government. Shown are employment search, information center, veteran information and forms.
  • 8 Networking Conversation Starters that Work Every Time - Networking can be intimidating but there are conversations that will always help break the ice and that everyone can relate to. Here are some to get you started.
  • How to Build a LinkedIn Profile That Turns Heads - "How to Build a LinkedIn Profile That Turns Heads" - in a good way! These four simple steps is all it takes to ensure you're getting the attention of recruiters and your connections.
  • Informational Interviewing - Looking to build your network? Use these informational interview questions to find the answers you are looking for.
  • LinkedIn Learning - Build in-demand skills at your own pace with thousands of expert-led video courses in business, technology, software, and creative fields. LinkedIn Learning is free for currently enrolled UC students.
  • LinkedIn Profile Examples - Need some help getting started with your LinkedIn profile? Want to revamp what you already have? Check out this profile examples broken down by section for some inspiration.
  • BigResume - Get instant, AI-powered feedback on your resume's formatting, readability, and keywords with this tool from BigInterview. Upload a job description to see how well your resume matches and get tips for getting past applicant tracking systems.
  • Handshake Resume Review - Get instant, AI-powered feedback on your resume right inside Handshake. Use the suggestions to strengthen your content and formatting before applying to jobs and internships.
  • UC Cover Letter Guide - Learn how to write effective cover letters that get hiring managers to read your resume. This comprehensive UC guide includes templates, formatting tips, and specific strategies for highlighting your qualifications and demonstrating why you're the right fit for each position you apply to.
  • UC "How to Write a Resume" - Crafting an effective resume is more than listing your skills and experiences. It serves as your professional introduction, helping you market and differentiate yourself to potential employers. This guide will walk you through creating a resume that effectively represents you.
  • The 8 Best People to Choose as Job References - Not sure who to ask to be a reference? This guide from Glassdoor walks you through the people who can best speak to your skills and work ethic, from supervisors to professors.
  • 5 Rules of Salary Negotiation - Don't let the fear of being perceived as pushy or feeling uncomfortable about the negotiation process keep you from earning the salary you deserve.
  • A Fail-Safe Guide to Salary Negotiation - Confidence is key! But there are a few other keys that might be helpful for your success. This slideshow presents a more in depth look at some vital steps for salary negotiation.
  • USA Salary Database: Compare & Estimate Salary for Any Job - Look up average salaries by job title and location to see what employers are paying. Use this data from ZipRecruiter to set realistic expectations and negotiate your offer with confidence.
  • Cincinnati Cares - Find volunteer opportunities with nonprofits across the Greater Cincinnati area. Search by cause, interest, or schedule to find a way to give back that fits your life.
  • UC Volunteer Portal - Looking to give back to your community but you don’t know where to start? UC’s Center for Community Engagement resource page is the perfect place to find volunteer work near you. Search under different causes to find which agency would be best for you!
  • VolunteerMatch - Your ultimate resource for finding that volunteering position that will set you apart on your resume.

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