About the Career Design Center

More than 90 percent of recruiters use online profiles such as those found on Bullseye powered by Handshake and LinkedIn when hiring. And the first thing a recruiter should see is your professional-looking photo. Stop by Studio 259 to take your professional selfie Monday-Friday.

Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. We all experience setbacks but sometimes our failures create the space for new opportunities that lead to our greatest achievements. Failure enhances our resilience and teaches us life lessons that help us to grow and step forward into possibly unexpected, but still undeniably wonderful life experiences.

Uncover adventures. Check out the paths that our #UBuffalo community has taken by scanning the QR code under their name and see yourself in their remarkable stories.

Your network is much larger than you think. Get started by thinking about the people in your life right now who support your academic and professional success. Grab a marker and fill in the bubbles!

Design your career + life with the Career Design Studio. Filter by how you are feeling, browse by collections, or let the Career Design studio surprise you by taking this simple quiz.

Who’s In Your Network? Building your network starts with the people you know, expanding each time you boldly connect with people who can provide industry insight, knowledge, and even more connections! Networking goes both ways, so think about how you can pay it forward when someone helps you, too.

Pick a pennant you are most drawn to. Scan the QR codes next to each pennant to explore that Career Community’s content collection in the Career Design Studio. Then, join one or more Career Communities in Bullseye powered by Handshake to receive personalized resources and events sent right to your inbox.

You are unique. Career Communities are the best place to explore all the ways you can combine your unique interests and talents with job market trends and in-demand skills, together with a community of like-minded UB students, alumni, and mentors.

Your major is just the beginning. Career paths are limitless with many twists and turns. By trying new things, you can build your way forward, weaving your interests and skills together. So, be open and say yes to new opportunities that challenge you to design a meaningful life and career. You may be surprised by the adventure that unfolds.

Practice and preparation are two keys to building the interviewing skills required to land the opportunity you want. Speaking naturally while telling good stories and selling your skills and experiences takes time to master. Take advantage of our Poppin Pod to settle in and use our Big Interview tool to practice the tough questions and increase your interviewing confidence.