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James W. Stuckert
Career Center

408 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40506
Phone: 859 257-2746
Fax: 859 323-1085
ukcareercenter@email.uky.edu
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Connecting Students and Alumni with Employers for Success

Network at a career fair! Dont miss any of the seven career fairs held each year. Career fairs are a chance for current UK students to seek internships and co-ops and for UK seniors and alumni to find full time opportunities. All majors are encouraged to come to all career fairs to explore options! Networking at a career fair has resulted in many successful hires.Schedule a one-on-one appointment! Career counselors are available to provide individualized advice regarding career exploration from choosing a major to identifying career paths within a major. If you are seeking an internship or a job, meet with your career counselor to polish your resume and cover letter as well as perfect your interviewing skills. Career counselors also assist employers in reaching out to specific colleges. Call 859-257-2746 to schedule an appointment now!Internships Lead to Jobs. Get career related experience with an internship. Students that have proved their skills in an internship get hired for full time jobs upon graduation. Internships make your resume stronger and let you develop skills which you can use in all job settings. Attend an internship information session to find out more.Attend Workshops. Each semester brings a new schedule of job search workshops and many are taught by employers. Learn how to write resumes, enhance your interview skills, or get a job with a pharmaceutical company by listening to and talking with employers in your field. Another opportunity to connect with employers brought to you by the James W. Stuckert Career Center. Attend Workshops to Develop Skills and Network with EmployersApply for Interviews. Employers from business, industry, education, non-profits, and healthcare come to the James W. Stuckert Career Center to interview students for full time jobs after graduation and internships during school semesters. Get a Wildcat CareerLink account to apply for interviews. Dont miss out!

The James W. Stuckert Career Center serves University of Kentucky students, alumni, and local, national, and international employers. Our goal is to provide students with career exploration and job search tools. All of our services have the ultimate goal of connecting students, graduates, and employers from the freshman year and beyond with internships and full-time jobs. We look forward to helping you connect!

Upcoming Events

Engineering Resumania, Wednesday, October 1, 10 am - 2 pm, Ralph G. Anderson Bldg. Engineering Courtyard. ACS, Belcan, Consol Energy, Lexmark, LJB, and Schneider Electric will be some of the employers available to critique your resume.
Engineering Career Fair, October 8, 2008, 10 am - 3 pm in UK Student Center Ballrooms. Employers register here! Students check participating employers.
October 15 - 16, 10 am - 2 pm, B&E Career Exploration Days, B&E Atrium.
Considering graduate school? Attend the Graduate and Professional School Showcase on Oct 22, 12 - 3 pm, Student Center Grand Ballroom. Meet with UK and regional graduate schools and learn more about their programs. See participants here! Open to all majors.
Communications Career Fair, November 6, 2008, UK Student Center Ballrooms. Employers register here!
November 10 - 13, Arts and Sciences Career Week.
Visit our calendar to see more events!

News

The James W. Stuckert Career Center recently recognized two employers for their dedication to recruiting University of Kentucky students and alumni! 2007 Employer of the Year - Cummins, Inc. 2007 New Employer of the Year - Jefferson County Public School. The career center team would like to extend their congratulations to these outstanding employers! More

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Last updated: 9/25/08
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