You secured a new job or internship! Now what? There are a number of things that you will need to think about and consider as you prepare to begin to take the next step in your professional development journey. One of the most common questions we receive is about housing – where can I find
Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as chatbots, can be used to enhance your professional documents, aid in career exploration, prepare for interviews, and much more. Learn more about some of these applications of artificial intelligence in professional development below. Applications of AI These are just some of the potential applications of AI for professional development: Trying
The following centers and offices on campus may be of interest in your career development.
Some international students may seek to obtain an H-1B visa to work in the United States after graduating from Taubman College. The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire temporary workers in specialty occupations. You cannot apply for an H-1B visa yourself – you must be sponsored by your
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