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Related Resources

Undergraduates

  • GoinGlobal
  • Candid Career Videos
  • Myvisajobs.com’s H-1B Visa Reports
  • LinkedIn Alumni Finder
    • Building Your Online Presence
    • Federal Trade Commission – Job Scams
    • Internship Information for International Students
    • Practical Career Advice Podcasts
    • Data Science Career Guide

Success on the Job

  • Wall Street Journal – Career Development Resources

Skills

  • Candid Career Videos
  • Graduate Student Career Planning Guide
  • Making and Utilizing Connections as an International Student
  • Career Tip of the Week: April 8th-12th
    • Meet the UNT Career Coaches
    • Legally Hired: What, like it’s hard? Navigating Next Steps After Graduation

Resume/CV/Cover Letter

  • Candid Career Videos
  • Graduate Student Career Planning Guide
  • Meet the UNT Career Coaches
  • Legally Hired: What, like it’s hard? Navigating Next Steps After Graduation

On-Campus Jobs - Info & Training for Students

  • Understand How to Legally Work in the U.S. (CPT, OPT and Sponsorship)

Job Search

  • Understand How to Legally Work in the U.S. (CPT, OPT and Sponsorship)
  • Learn How to Talk to Employers
  • Meet the UNT Career Coaches
  • Legally Hired: What, like it’s hard? Navigating Next Steps After Graduation

Interview Prep

  • Candid Career Videos
  • Wall Street Journal – Career Development Resources
  • Graduate Student Career Planning Guide
  • Career Tip of the Week: April 8th-12th
    • Meet the UNT Career Coaches

Internships

  • GoinGlobal
  • Candid Career Videos
  • Internship Information for International Students
  • Practical Career Advice Videos from UNT Students and Alumni

International Students

  • GoinGlobal
  • Internship Information for International Students
  • Interstride
  • Making and Utilizing Connections as an International Student
    • Understand How to Legally Work in the U.S. (CPT, OPT and Sponsorship)
    • Find International Friendly Employers
    • Learn How to Talk to Employers
    • Career Fair FAQs

Information for Employers

  • Career Fair FAQs

How Do I Find a Job?

  • Candid Career Videos
  • How to Get the Most Out of Career Fairs
  • Legally Hired: What, like it’s hard? Navigating Next Steps After Graduation
  • Meet the UNT Career Coaches
    • Career Tip of the Week: April 8th-12th
    • Find International Friendly Employers
    • Understand How to Legally Work in the U.S. (CPT, OPT and Sponsorship)
    • Graduate Student Career Planning Guide
    • Wall Street Journal – Career Development Resources
    • Data Science Career Guide
    • Practical Career Advice Podcasts
    • PowerPoint slides for The New Normal: A Job Hunting Workshop
    • Video: Finding a Job or Internship in Handshake
    • CareerOneStop
    • Practical Career Advice Videos from UNT Students and Alumni
    • Federal Trade Commission – Job Scams
    • Crafting an Elevator Speech
    • Five Career Tips for College Freshmen
    • Employers by Major
    • 6 Reasons Why You Need to Attend a Career Fair
    • What Is LinkedIn and Why Should You Be on It?
    • Jopwell
    • Building Your Online Presence
    • LinkedIn Alumni Finder
    • Myvisajobs.com’s H-1B Visa Reports

Handshake

  • Video: Finding a Job or Internship in Handshake

Graduate Students

  • GoinGlobal
  • Candid Career Videos
  • Myvisajobs.com’s H-1B Visa Reports
  • LinkedIn Alumni Finder
    • Building Your Online Presence
    • Federal Trade Commission – Job Scams
    • Internship Information for International Students
    • Practical Career Advice Podcasts
    • Data Science Career Guide
    • Graduate Student Career Planning Guide
    • Career Fair FAQs

Explore Majors and Careers

  • Employers by Major
  • Data Science Career Guide
  • Graduate Student Career Planning Guide
  • Career Tip of the Week: April 8th-12th
    • Meet the UNT Career Coaches
    • Legally Hired: What, like it’s hard? Navigating Next Steps After Graduation

Connect with Employers

  • GoinGlobal
  • LinkedIn Alumni Finder
  • Building Your Online Presence
  • What Is LinkedIn and Why Should You Be on It?
    • Employers by Major
    • Crafting an Elevator Speech
    • Practical Career Advice Videos from UNT Students and Alumni
    • Making and Utilizing Connections as an International Student
    • Find International Friendly Employers
    • Learn How to Talk to Employers
    • Career Fair FAQs

Career Center Services

  • Graduate Student Career Planning Guide
  • Career Fair FAQs
  • Meet the UNT Career Coaches

Alumni

  • GoinGlobal
  • Myvisajobs.com’s H-1B Visa Reports
  • LinkedIn Alumni Finder
  • Building Your Online Presence
    • Federal Trade Commission – Job Scams
    • Practical Career Advice Podcasts
    • Data Science Career Guide
    • Interstride
    • Career Fair FAQs
    • Legally Hired: What, like it’s hard? Navigating Next Steps After Graduation

Videos

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Career Advice: How to Harness the Power of Three.

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The importance of ✨Show, don’t tell✨ | Career Mini Tip

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Career coach Amanda reveals how to find a job you REALLY want.

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How to use LinkedIn (top tips)

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Fundamental networking tips to make professional connections

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Career Fair Tips from the Wilson Jones Career Center

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Contact & Location

Phone
(940) 565-2105
Email
career.center@unt.edu
Address

Sage Hall, Suite 202
1167 Union Circle
Denton, TX 76203

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Regular Hours Quick Chats
M Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
T Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am - 12:00pm
W Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
TH Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
F Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am - 12:00pm

Learn how to Connect with the Career Center

Regular Hours: Appointments by phone, in-person, email and Zoom; Students and Recent Graduates – Navigate; Experienced Alumni – Handshake. Drop-Ins: (no appointment needed) Phone or video – Navigate; In-person – Sage 202

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The UNT Career Center encourages persons with disabilities to participate in our events and meet with our staff. If you anticipate needing an accommodation or have questions about accessibility, please call 940-565-2105 in advance of the event or your visit.

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Sage Hall, Suite 202
1167 Union Circle
Denton, TX 76203
(940) 565-2105
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