Career Services Fee

• 24/7 access to relevant career and life design support
• Access to a 50,000+ employer network
• 10,000+ job and internship postings
• Pop-ups, skillshops and career design studio
• 6 industry-focused Career Communities
• Faculty and staff career influencers and champions across all campuses

• 4,256 individual student appointments
• 196 students completed Undergraduate Majors Explorers courses
• 734,119 logins by 20,755 students in Bullseye powered by Handshake
• 121,452 jobs, internships and opportunities posted in Bullseye powered by Handshake
• 140,027 applications submitted in Bullseye powered by Handshake
• 30,478 approved employers in Bullseye powered by Handshake
• 11,177 students attended 3,540 employer info sessions, class presentations, workshops, fairs and networking events
• 624 employers hosted and attended recruitment events and fairs
• 1,146 students attended the virtual STEAM Job + Internship Fair
  
• 55 student attended the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Open

The Career Services Fee was charged for the first time in fall 2020. Increasing students’ access 24/7 to career and life design through a virtual career design studio, as well as an active learning space to support student exploration and expansion of social capital. Students utilize expanded technologies to better prepare for life after college and connections with top local, national, and international employers.

Who is charged the Career Services component of the Comprehensive Fee?

The Career Services component of the Comprehensive Fee is charged to all UB students except:

• students in the schools of management*, law, medicine, dental medicine
• externally funded students
• students in overseas major programs.

*School of Management students are charged a single fee that supports career-related services. This fee, called the School of Management Professional Development Career Services fee, supports operation of the School of Management’s Career Resource Center, which is available exclusively to School of Management students, and UB’s central Career Design Center, which is available to all UB students. 

> Learn about the School of Management’s Professional Development Career Services fee

> Learn about the Career Design Center

> Learn about the School of Management’s Career Resource Center

When should I come to Career Services?

We believe in engaging you in designing your life and career early in your UB experience so that your choices can be intentional, thoughtful and impactful. By starting early in the design process and then continuously accessing the resources your success is enhanced. We recommend engaging with us early and often.

What if I want to explore a major or change my major?

Most students change their major-many change several times. Exploration is a good thing. We are here to assist you as you discover options. In addition to coaches, there are a number of assessments that can inform your choices, your direction and your design.

How can I get a job after graduation?

Your prospects for getting a job after graduation are enhanced by building a strong resume of experience during your time at UB and building your network. Securing an internship or two and making connections with alumni contributes to your success.