All continuing and incoming Taubman College students were granted access to Career Forge when the platform launched in July 2026. Before the start of each new semester, all incoming students are given access to Career Forge by the Career & Professional Development team. If you meet one (or more) of the following criteria and have
We are excited to introduce you to our new platform, Career Forge! Launched in July 2026, Career Forge is the one-stop-shop for professional development and advising at Taubman College. You can use Career Forge to: If you have questions about Career Forge, contact the Career & Professional Development team at taubmancollegecareer@umich.edu.
Taubman College students and alumni can access career support, professional development resources, and academic and career advising through Career Forge. Review this article to learn how to use Career Forge. Scheduling Advising Appointments To connect with a member of the career team or the student affairs team, select Advising Resources from the navigation menu on
Our industries can take you to a wide variety of places, with organizations of different sizes across multiple sectors – and your interests and directions will change throughout your career. How do you decide, or chart your path? Use AI tools such as the Taubman College Career Ideator, a GenAI app built on PartyRock, to
There are several steps to take in career preparation during your time at Taubman College. We recommend that you work on career preparation throughout your time at Taubman. Just like coursework and studio projects – if you leave it to the last minute, it can become overwhelming! Refer to the career preparation checklists below for
Many students choose to work during their educational journey. The primary resource for on-campus employment is the Student Employment Office. Through this site, students can browse job opportunities across campus in a wide variety of areas. The Career & Professional Development team, in collaboration with Taubman College Human Resources, hosts an annual Student Hiring Event
We know that searching for jobs and internships can be a stressful process. The pressure only increases when you are searching for roles during a period of economic uncertainty. No matter the state of the economy, we encourage you to build your professional network by connecting with members of our alumni community. The University of
Students and alumni from all Taubman degree programs may consider employment with the federal government. There are some key differences in the search process and timeline for federal jobs and internships compared to the private and non-profit sectors. Learn more about relevant opportunities and best practices below. If you would like to discuss federal opportunities
For some of our undergraduate students, the next step after graduation is continuing their education. How do you decide between starting your career or continuing your education? We have seen countless alumni have success on both pathways! We outline some considerations for your decision below, as well as some tips for finding the right graduate