Career Services
Your journey doesn't end at graduation and neither will your support.
Career Services Advisors
Our team of 125+ advisors are committed to your success in pursuing your healthcare career path. We’ll also search for potential opportunities with our employer partners based on your skill set and interests.
Externship Team
In select UMA programs, you’ll have an opportunity to get real-world experience before you graduate. This team of professionals will help you explore opportunities which could help you stand out to employers.
Graduate Success Team
Starting your career in the field can be exciting but also a little stressful. We'll be there to help you transition from a student to healthcare worker upon employment in the field.
Alumni Services Team
Stay connected to your UMA community beyond graduation. ConnectUMA gives you access to alumni networking, professional development, our employer partner network and more!
CAREER SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORT
Resume Optimization
Additional Certification Prep Planning
Personalized Job Search Support
Connect to Resources
Tutorial Library
Work Attire Guidance
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Career Exploration
Interview Coaching
“Because of UMA’s career services, I now have a job working in my career specialty … UMA has been my lifeline and it's been an amazing experience.”
Hear more inspiring UMA student stories.
Read UMA Reviews ›Frequently Asked Questions
UMA’s Career Services has a team of advisors that will help you explore different career paths in healthcare so you can focus your search when you’re ready to begin looking for a job. From resume writing to mock interview practice to helping you fine-tune your LinkedIn profile, you can count on your Career Services Advisor for assistance with your job search. Some of our healthcare programs offer an externship/practicum, an opportunity for students to get on-site experience in the field which may help them stand out from other applicants. The Externship Team works with students enrolled in programs with an externship/practicum, helping to identify opportunities, in addition to support managing expectations and responsibilities.
Your Career Services Advisor (CSA) is committed to empowering students with the tools and support needed to put them on a path toward success. Whether it’s optimizing your resume, providing guidance with your job search, helping you explore career path options or practicing for an interview, your CSA will work closely with you as you approach graduation.
Making your resume stand out is important in a competitive job market. Things like making it visually appealing, personalizing it to the job requirements, including the relevant keywords, and showcasing your relevant skills and achievements are all some of the ways to help your resume get noticed. Meeting with your CSA to optimize your resume is the first step in this process, building on the resume development that is part of the career-readiness process. Here’s a recent blog for more information on this topic.
If needed after graduation, your CSA can assist you with the steps necessary to prepare for the job search such as mock interview coaching and exploring healthcare careers. If you are already working in your new role, Career Services can help you bridge the transition from student to working in the field, with support through the first several weeks on the job. In addition, graduates can join the alumni association, ConnectUMA, to stay connected to their UMA community plus receive access to alumni networking, professional development and more.
Your CSA will continue working with you as you move through your job search needs, helping to determine which career path matches your interests and skill set. From resume writing to mock interviews to networking, you’ll have the full support of your advisor in helping you identify entry-level opportunities related to your field of study.
Absolutely! Stay connected to your UMA community beyond graduation. ConnectUMA is a platform for accessing alumni networking, professional development, our employer partner network and more.