Why I Became a PCA: Helene

One day last year, one of my friends in the Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering department sent me an email he had received about Peer Career Advisor applications. He said that I would be great for the position and recommended that I apply. As an engineering student, I needed a change of pace from the typical technical work I was doing.


Career Services gives me the opportunity to reach out and help students from all corners of campus as a Peer Career Advisor. It is a breath of fresh air for me and maintains my sanity! In the future, I know I don't want to do hands-on engineering work, and one day I hope to integrate my skills obtained here into my career. If you enjoy helping students and dedicated to professionalism, this position is for you! 

Why I Became a PCA: Josh

Being a PCA has been one of the most rewarding parts of my college experience. I am entering my third year as a PCA. I became a PCA because I really wanted to work for Career Services. I understood what an important role Career Services played in students’ lives after graduating college, and I wanted to be a part of that. When I learned of the Peer Career Advisor position, I knew it was perfect for me.

The most rewarding part of being a PCA is the positive feedback I have received from students.  Students are mostly thankful after I have helped them perfect their resume or polish their interviewing skills. It has been truly rewarding getting to help students build the foundations for their professional career. I would recommend the Peer Career Advisor position to anyone who communicates well and wants to help others to build professional skills needed to join the workforce. 

Why I Became a PCA: Patrice

If you didn't already know, PCA applications are due this Friday, November 1.  We encourage everyone to apply!  We all love working at Career Services, and we know you would too!  This week we will share our stories about why we chose to become PCAs. (Click here to read Shell's story from last week!)

I choose to become a Peer Career Advisor because I wanted an experience on campus that would help me become more involved and meet new people. I was a Junior in the College of Business anticipating on graduating in two and a half years and I was already a member of a prominent business organization and an avid member of UniTe.

Becoming a PCA was one of the greatest collegiate choices I have made.  I applied to meet new people, but I learned so much about my field and about myself.  As a Human Resource Management major I now have the skills of resume writing and interviewing – two skills professionals struggle with years within their field.  I have met peers from ALL walks of life and have learned how to professionally communicate and network with them.  I feel a bit of satisfaction when I help one of my peers, also.  Career Services is definitely a gem many UT students overlook! 

Why I Became a PCA: Shell

When I first heard about the PCA position I was very excited for a number of reasons. I knew that a position such as this would be very beneficial to me in a variety of ways. After looking into the job responsibilities I realized how that by serving in this role I would also be gaining skills not only to help other students in need, but that I would need as well. 

As a result of the PCA training I learned what employers look for in a resume, how to conduct myself during interviews, and also how to effectively job search. Along with these valuable skills working in an office that is a huge resource on campus would help me develop my transferable skills that would come in handy in any field. 

Finally this position appealed to me is because it would help me with my future career goals of working in higher education.