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University of Pikeville Office of Career & Professional Development CareerCounseling@upike.edu (606) 218-4467
Sonia Smith Campus Employment Specialist SoniaSmith@upike.edu (606) 218-5223
The UPIKE Career and Professional Development Center is committed to providing comprehensive career and professional development opportunities to students in their pursuit of lifelong career success and satisfaction. We will help you plan for your career beginning with your very first semester throughout your lifetime. You’ll have the opportunity to explore interests, sharpen skills and gain experience as you transition into graduate/professional school and the workforce after graduation.
Handshake is a one-stop shop for students and alumni to find and secure jobs and internships and for employers of all sizes to connect with UPIKE students and recent graduates.
An online career assessment that assesses your interests, leisure interests, skills, personality and values as you seek to “focus” your self-discovery career path. Access Code: pikey
A comprehensive career resource, Vault enables you to research employers and industries, gain career advice, and apply to jobs and internships.
Held annually each Spring on campus.
Health Professions Education Building, 7th Floor
This is a free event to attend
Click on the LibGuides logo above to access the Career Development LibGuide
The University of Pikeville Career & Professional Development Office is committed to providing comprehensive career and professional development opportunities and experiential learning to students in their pursuit of lifelong career success and satisfaction in a global marketplace.
BELIEFS:
Development and management.
interests, values, skills and passions.
service in a welcoming and respectful environment.
WE WILL FULFILL OUR MISSION THROUGH:
A dedication to providing students an engaging, personalized career and professional development experience including:
a.) Career Choice – Identifying interests, skills and values, exploring career and post-graduate options.
b.) Experiential Education – Obtaining, reflecting upon and articulating learning in relation to Student Employment, Internships, Student Research, Community Service and Service Learning.
c.) Networking – Developing an elevator pitch, utilizing resources (Networking Events, UPIKE Alumni, LinkedIn), facilitating alumni connections.
d.) Career Preparation/Job Search – Cover Letters, Resumes, Interview Skills, Identifying potential employers.
e.) Graduate/Professional School – School/Program identification, application assistance, personal statements and essays.
f.) Professional Development – Enhancing career readiness skills and ethical practices, providing relevant programs and services.