Faculty/Staff
We're more than just resumes. We teach the undecided and help prepare all students for their next job, internship and career.
Student Life
University at Buffalo
259 Capen Hall, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2231
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.
Bullseye powered by Handshake
Access Bullseye powered by Handshake, the ultimate job and internship spot.
Focus 2
Explore majors & careers by taking self-assessments in Focus 2, a self-paced career & major exploration online tool.
VMock
VMock provides personalized feedback on resumes using algorithms and guidance from the Career Design Center to help maximize students' resume in 15-seconds or less.
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.
*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.
*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.
UB Career Connector Network
Connect with alumni using the UB Career Connector Network powered by Firsthand, the UB Alumni-Powered Global Network.