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We're more than just resumes. We teach the undecided and help prepare all students for their next job, internship and career.

Career Design Center

Student Life

University at Buffalo
259 Capen Hall, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: (716) 645-2231

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We do what we love and love what we do, which is helping all students design meaningful careers and lives, no matter their major, class level or interest. You play an important role, so here is a few ways you can help join in our mission.

When to Refer Students to the Career Design Center

If you hear a student say any of the following, just send them our way:

  • “I have no idea what I want to major in! What am I going to do after graduation?”
  • “Nothing interests me. I’m not good at anything.”
  • “I thought I was going to do one major and now that just doesn’t seem possible.”
  • “I really want to find an internship.”
  • “I need to job search, but I don’t know how to get started.”

As well as

  • "I don't know how to write a resume."
  • "Why is it important to have a LinkedIn or Bullseye powered by Handshake profile?"
  • "I got a job offer. Now what do I do?"
  • "Why is everyone telling me I have to network? How do I even get started?"
  • "I need help with a big interview that I have coming up."

Tools That You Can Recommend

Career Appointments

Students schedule a career appointment through Bullseye powered by Handshake. Or chat with us live during drop-in hours for quick questions.

Browse the appointments types

Bullseye powered by Handshake

Access Bullseye powered by Handshake, the ultimate job and internship spot.

See what Bullseye powered by Handshake is all about

Focus 2

Explore majors & careers by taking self-assessments in Focus 2, a self-paced career & major exploration online tool.

Register and explore Focus 2

VMock

VMock provides personalized feedback on resumes using algorithms and guidance from the Career Desgin Center to help maximize students' resume in 15-seconds or less.

Try out VMock

If the student is in the School of Management, they'll need to access VMock on a different website.

Coursera

Enroll in our How to Write a Resume course, an online course that guides you to create an eye-catching resume, letting your professional strengths shine.

Learn about the course

*This course is free when students sign up using their @buffalo.edu email.

Big Interview

Students can practice their interview style at home by creating a practice interview sessions using Big Interview, the online video interviewing tool.

Check out Big Interview

*This online tool is free when you register with your UB email address.

Versatile PhD

Versatile PhD (VPhD) is the largest online community dedicated to non-academic and non-faculty careers for PhD graduates in humanities, social sciences and STEM fields.

Authenticate now to get access to VPhD

UB Career Connector Network

Connect with alumni using the UB Career Connector Network powered by Firsthand, the UB Alumni-Powered Global Network.

See how students can connect with alumni