What in the world is Career Services?

Well we are glad you asked!

The University of Tennessee Career Services is your first stop for all things career-related! From trying to find a major to getting that first full-time job after you graduate, we provide the resources to help students every step of the way! Career Services provides resume help, workshops, campus job fairs, graduate school admissions assistance and more!

So then, who are the Peer Career Advisors?

There are 5 of  us Peer Career Advisors (or PCAs) who were trained to provide career development assistance on a peer to peer level through UT Career Services. We staff the resume walk-in hours, conduct mock interviews, assist with workshops and presentations and help promote all Career Services programs. In other words, we are here to help YOU!

Let us introduce ourselves: 

Courtney Holder- Senior in Communication Studies

Fun fact: "I went skydiving last summer and loved it!"
   

LaRonda Jones- Senior in Electrical Engineering 

Fun fact: "I'm from Georgia but I've never eaten a peach!"

David Lepard- Senior in Political Science

Rebekah Linn- Junior in Child and Family Studies
Fun fact: "One of my favorite things to eat for dinner is pancakes."

Neeley Polka- Senior in Marketing/International Business

Where is Career Services?

We get this question a lot! And since we would love to have you come visit, make an appointment with a career consultant in your field and check out our resource center- we will make it as easy as possible to find us! Our office is located in 100 Dunford Hall, right in front of Greve and Massey Halls. If you are coming around "the horseshoe" and are facing Greve, we are the building on the left. You will see our sign out front!

How can I find out more information?

Our website (career.utk.edu) has TONS of guides and tools to help you get started with any part of the major and career exploration process. You can also call our office at 865-974-5435 to schedule an appointment with a staff member. Now, you can even be a fan on our Facebook page (UT Knoxville Career Services) and follow us on Twitter (VolCareers)!