Career Development

Grow your career with the services UC provides, fully included in the cost of tuition. 

Dedicated to serving students at University of the Cumberlands, we offer a variety of resources for students to use to assist with their own personal career development journey. Be it career assessment or exploration, job/internship information or postings, cover letter and résumé writing, interview techniques, or opportunities to attend career fairs, we strive to meet your needs. Resources are available for current UC students and alumni. Both in-seat and on-line students may utilize our services. The available platforms are easily accessible, self-directed, and user-friendly. 

Job Postings 

UC Career Services Upcoming Events Spring 2025

Career Services Platforms and Resources Webinar 
Undergraduate Main & Online
January 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

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Career Services Platforms and Resources Webinar
Graduate
January 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

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LinkedIn For the Job Search: New Users Intro Webinar
Undergraduate Main & Online
February 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

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LinkedIn For the Job Search: New Users Intro Webinar
Graduate
February 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

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UC JC Penney Suit-Up Event

Virtual Event: March 7-9, 2025
In Person Event: March 9, 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% off with the additional Suit Up 30% off coupon.

 Virtual Registration

 In Person Registration


 

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 https://ucumberlands.biginterview.com 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 Services Events

The Office of Career Services can help you prepare for your first or next big job.

There are no events at this time, please check back soon.

For additional information, contact:

Career Services - Dr. Russell Carr, Director
Phone: 606.539.4475
Email: career.services [at] ucumberlands.edu (career[dot]services[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu)