Career Development

From your first semester to graduation, you’ll take practical steps toward your career goals.

Each year, you’ll develop the skills, experiences, and confidence needed to reach your goals. You'll complete new milestones to help you explore interests, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for what’s next.

With support from UB’s resources, you won’t navigate the process alone.

  • Career Design Center: offers career design experiences, networking opportunities, and employer connections.
  • Career Design Studio: tools and resources for designing life after college.
  • Experiential Learning Network: a resource to help you apply your learning and customize your education with high-impact experiential learning. 
  • Big Interview: a free online video interviewing tool, to practice your interview style.

Career Development Milestones by Year

First-Year Sophomore Junior Senior

Sophomore Career Development Milestones

  • Apply for an internship, research experience, or volunteer opportunity
  • Join a club or organization tied to your interests
  • Utilize Big Interview or book a resume review appointment with the Career Design Center
  • Continue to build professional relationships with faculty
  • Learn about professional societies in your field of interest