UWG Jobs and Internships

Need help finding a job or internship? Start with our Career Coaches. Our team can help you through the entire process whether that is helping you navigate searching for positions, ensuring your resume is top-quality, making your cover letter help you stand out, prepping you to successfully interview, and all other ways to successfully get you your desired job or internship.

Stop by the third floor of the UCC anytime Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or use our Digital Coach option available 24/7.

Find on-campus jobs via the Student Employment site. Search off-campus jobs and internships through Handshake. Make sure your skills are showcased throughout all of your application pieces like resumés, cover letters, portfolios, and more and that they all match what you are applying for through SkillsFirst.

Searching for Jobs & Internships

Tips for Optimizing Your Job and Internship Search

Know the types of jobs you are looking for
Don't wait until the last minute to prepare
Stay organized
Keep your resumé up-to-date
Know deadlines to apply
Use key words
Use prominent job search engines
Build your LinkedIn profile and actively engage
Pursue networking opportunities

Top places to find jobs and internships

Company website - especially if you know who you want to work for
Handshake
Indeed

Applying for Jobs & Internships

Tips for Applying for Jobs and Internships

Read over the job application carefully
Use the same language in your resumé and cover letter as the specific job description
Use a professional name and email address
Tailor your resumé and cover letter to the specific job or internship
Check for any grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors
Track your applications when applying for multiple jobs
Ensure your resumé is in an acceptable format
Clean up your Social Media profiles
Gather references

Make sure your skills are showcased throughout all of your application pieces like resumés, cover letters, portfolios, and more and that they all match what you are applying for through SkillsFirst.

Interviewing for Jobs & Internships

Tips for Preparing for an Interview

Research the position and the company prior to the interview
Review your resumé and be prepared to support past experience with specific information/examples related to what you are applying to do
Practice interviewing in the style in which the interview will take place (i.e. video, phone, in-person)
Prepare potential questions you may be asked
Be flexible with scheduling and allow sufficient time for the interview
Read instructions very carefully and ask for clarification if needed

Tips for During the Interview

Plan to arrive early
Summarize your experience in 30 seconds
Listen carefully to each question asked
Focus achievements and experience relevant to the position
Remain positive and avoid negative statements
Be aware of body language and tone
Ask final questions about the organization and work culture as well as next steps
Reinforce interest and thank interviewer(s) for the opportunity to interview

Tips for After the Interview

Provide any additional requested information
Follow up with a thank you
Be patient
Check in if you have not heard back within the timeframe told to you