Religion and Spirituality

Identity Overview & How UCC Can Support

Religion, spiritual beliefs or practices may represent an important aspect of your identity. Differences in the expression of religion or spirituality reflect another form of diversity within a workplace. Day-to-day, your belief structure may require, support, prohibit, or limit aspects of daily life that can influence your professional experience.

Veteran and Military-connected Students

As a veteran, you have unique skills and life experiences that are attractive to organizations. The leadership, discipline, sense of duty, and honor characteristic of those who serve in the military distinguish veterans in workplace settings. You have likely acquired technical and teamwork skills, along with a proven ability to handle responsibility, and these are specific attributes that organizations seek in candidates they recruit. Some may even offer signing bonuses for veterans.

Non-traditional/Older Students

As an older student preparing to enter the workforce, or to re-enter with new credentials, you may have questions or concerns that the Center can assist with. You may be concerned about discrimination or you may have questions about generational differences among workers.

International Students

The University Career Center recognizes that as an international student, you face a different set of challenges in your job search efforts than students who are citizens of the United States (U.S.). 

Students with Disabilities

As a student or alum with a disability or with accommodations, you may have additional questions as you transition to the workplace. You may even have questions about whether or not you have a disability.

Women

As a person who identifies as a woman, you may have specific concerns and additional questions regarding equitable access as you transition to the workplace. According to a report by the Thompson Reuters Foundation, the top five career related issues for women are: 

LGBTQ+

As a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) student or alum, you may have additional questions as you transition from college to the working world, such as how “out” you want to be on your resume, in your interview, on the job and in work-sponsored social gatherings.  You may also have questions about appropriate interview or workplace attire in relation to your gender identity and expression.  

Race/Ethnicity

The Center supports your racial/ethnic identity through our mission, values, policies and programs. As you pursue your academic studies, Center staff are here to help you identify and integrate your skills and abilities to explore careers, participate in internships, and acquire post-graduation opportunities in environments that embrace your identity.

Below are some questions that may help you assess an organization's climate, culture, and resources:

Affording Graduate School

So, you’re thinking about graduate school and you’re wondering how you will pay for it all? In some respects it’s similar to paying for your undergraduate education, but often there are some new options to help pay. See the short list below for some ideas.

Application Process

Completing the application takes persistence, attention to detail (organization is key to not feeling overwhelmed), and time to gather information and compile the appropriate documents. Review the resources below to get a head start on your competition.