The Urban Technology program prepares students who understand cities, design, and technology in order to respond to urban needs. The career possibilities in this emerging field are many. To get started in parsing the urban tech landscape and translating your education for careers, check out the Urban Tech Career Primer. Learn more about internships, research,
The process of building relationships with fellow students, faculty, alumni and industry professionals is referred to as networking. Developing a strong professional network can be extremely helpful as you pursue your career goals. The individuals in your network can provide you with professional advice and share information about their personal career experiences. In some cases,
Many students seek to pursue professional development opportunities during spring break. We facilitate this by inviting employers to submit job shadows and micro-internship opportunities. What are job shadows and micro-internships? These are short-term opportunities for you to observe meetings, learn more about employers, network with professionals, and (potentially) work on projects. There are a few
In addition to surveying our alumni, we survey current students via our annual Fall Survey. The information collected is used to produce an Internship Outcomes List. This report outlines internship outcomes over a three-year period, organized by program. You can access these reports through Google Drive using your U-M credentials by clicking the image below.
Did you miss a workshop, career chat, or other professional development event? If so, you can review content from past events, including slide decks and video recordings. Access our Career & Professional Development Content through Google Drive using your U-M credentials.
Receiving an offer for a job or internship is exciting! In order to make the best decision, you should evaluate your offer and consider negotiating. Doing research in advance will help you to feel prepared to negotiate, as well as help you to respond to your potential employer in a timely manner. Students can learn
An interview is an opportunity for a candidate and employer to learn more about one another and assess a potential fit. Being well-prepared throughout the interview process will help you to successfully share your qualifications with an employer and improve your chances of receiving a job or internship offer. The following list of sample interview
Being intentional as you search for jobs, internships and professional opportunities makes the entire process easier. We recommend that you conduct research throughout your time at Taubman College as your career goals and interests evolve. Keeping track of information that may be useful in your job or internship search will help you when you begin
A cover letter allows a candidate to outline their specific qualifications, skills, and experience that make them an ideal fit for a job, internship, or other professional opportunity. Customization is crucial when writing a cover letter. The cover letter should supplement your resume by highlighting the specific skills, education, and experiences that are most aligned
The purpose of a resume is to outline your professional skills, experiences and accomplishments. Your resume should provide a summary of who you are professionally and should entice employers to learn more – think “impressive snapshot”, not “autobiography”. A well-written resume will use strong, unique action verbs to highlight accomplishments and skills. Resume Content There