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
The University Career Center (UCC) serves the entire University of Michigan community. Taubman College students can take advantage of several resources that are accessible to all students at the university. Some of the most commonly used resources are listed below; additional resources can be found on the University Career Center website. The Clothes Closet This
Students looking to better understand their strengths may be interested in CliftonStrengths from Gallup. Don Clifton, creator of the original StrengthsFinder assessment, developed 34 talent themes based on over 40 years of research. Today, the CliftonStrengths assessment has been taken by over 31 million people. Students interested in the CliftonStrengths assessment can submit this form
The Career & Professional Development team surveys our graduates one year after graduation to learn more about their employment outcomes. Each year, we publish an employment report that outlines these outcomes. You can access the two most recent Employment Reports via the college website by clicking on the image below. The report is organized by
Students beginning their job and internship searches may not know where to begin. Our Engaged Employer List is a compilation of the firms and organizations that have engaged with Taubman College. You can review the list through Google Drive using your U-M credentials by clicking on the image below. For the purpose of this list,
The University Career Center (UCC) maintains the job and internship search platform Handshake. Students can access their Handshake account by logging in with their U-M credentials. Many employers will post job and internship opportunities to Handshake. Employers that have existing relationships with Taubman College are instructed to share opportunities with the Career & Professional Development
Students and alumni can search for jobs, internships, fellowships, and more using the Job Board on the Taubman College Career Network. The opportunities posted to this job board are shared directly with the Career & Professional Development team by employers and Taubman College alumni. Questions about job postings should be directed to the employer who
In addition to our standing annual events, the Career & Professional Development team hosts other events designed to teach valuable career skills and facilitate networking opportunities between students, alumni, and industry professionals. Recent events of this nature include the following: Entrepreneurship Panel: Unique Paths with a Taubman College DegreeOctober 6, 2025 This panel discussion brings
Students interested in employment opportunities abroad can refer to the following university-wide and external resources: Advice Articles The following articles provide advice for those interested in studying, interning, or working abroad.
Meet with the Career & Professional Development team to discuss your individual career needs and interests. Career staff are available to help with the following: Students and alumni can schedule appointments through the Taubman College Career Network.