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.

UC Career Services Upcoming Events Fall 2024

Part-Time Job Fair in Conjunction with UC Student Activities Street Fair
August 29, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Employer Registration (Local Employers looking for part-time student workers)

Career Services Platforms & Resources Webinar
Undergraduate Main & Online
September 23, 2024 6:00 p.m.

Graduate
September 24, 2024 6:00 p.m.

Career Readiness, Cover Letter & Resume Review Webinar
Undergraduate Main & Online
November 11, 2024 6:00 p.m.

Graduate
November 12, 2024 6:00 p.m.

UC Career & Opportunities Fair
This event is in person and is open to all UC students, undergrad and graduate, and UC alumni
Main Campus, Williamsburg, KY
October 9, 2024
11 am - 2 pm

Students
Register Here

Employers
Register Here

UC JC Penney Suit-Up Event
This is an exclusive shopping experience for the UC community. All career dress apparel and shoes will be up to 45% with the additional Suit Up 30% off coupon.
Virtual Event
October 25 – October 27, 2024

In Person Event
October 27, 2024 (Corbin, KY JC Penney Store 3:00 -6:00)

UC Virtual Career & Opportunities Fair
This event is online and open to all UC students, undergrad and graduate, and UC alumni.
November 20, 2024
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Students
Register Here

Employers
Register Here

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:

Go to https://ucumberlands.biginterview.com and click "Register".
Complete the registration process
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.

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Career Development