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Hey Vikings! The Commission for the Blind, a mission driven state agency, is looking for an Operations and Policy Analyst. This person will be responsible for overseeing the client database, operationalizing federal legislation, and data reporting. This position is eligible for hybrid work out of the Portland office. Check this job out on Handshake, and if you’re interested, be sure to apply by July 14th! 🌟

The Spring Career & Internship Fair is just around the corner! At the Career & Internship Fair, you’ll have the chance to meet about 50 employers who are hiring now! Here are some of the benefits of attending the Career & Internship Fair:

⭐️ Learn about potential job and internship opportunities that may align with your interests and career goals

⭐️ Spark connections with employers

⭐️ Take a professional headshot with Iris, the University Career Center’s professional Photo Booth

Join us at the Viking Pavilion on Wednesday, May 1st, from 11am to 3pm. Register and learn about the employers attending on Handshake!

Happy Transfer Appreciation Day! As a transfer student, your diverse experiences bring an invaluable perspective to the world of work. From navigating different academic environments to immersing yourself in new communities, you have cultivated resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness which has prepared you to succeed in a variety of positions. 

Learning how to articulate your past experiences and connect them with the work you want to be doing is an integral part of a successful job or internship search. The job search and application process can be intimidating and is full of unspoken rules, but the UCC is here to help you every step of the way!

If you want to learn more about how to identify and communicate transferable skills, check out our Transferable Skills Guide, linked in our story and Linktree. Hard copies of the Transferable Skills Guide are in FMH 342, which is the location of both the University Career Center and Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center!