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Resume Builders to Secure Your Dream Job
There’s so much to look forward to in college – learning more about a subject you’re passionate about, meeting interesting professors and fellow students, and perhaps even experiencing a new city.
Part of what makes the University of Arizona so impactful is the only-found-here resume builders you can take advantage of while you’re a student. Here are just a few examples:
Dream Job: Climate Expert
- Major: Environmental Studies
- Arizona Extracurriculars: Defend Our Future, Environmental Awareness Society, Harvest Cats
- Internship, Volunteer & Job Opportunities: Compost Cats, Watershed Management Group, The Nature Conservancy, Iskashitaa Refugee Network
Dream Job: Medical Professional
- Major: Biology (like Mariana!)
- Arizona Extracurriculars: American Medical Student Association, College of Medicine Wilderness Medicine Club, Cardiology Interest Group, Flying Samaritans, Mobile Medicats
- Internship, Volunteer & Job Opportunities: Clinica Amistad, Students Helping In-Need Elderly (SHINE), Tot Shots Vaccine Clinic
Dream Job: Media Mogul
- Major: Journalism
- Arizona Extracurriculars: Eller Social Media Club, American Marketing Association, Society of Professional Journalists
- Internship, Volunteer & Job Opportunities: The Daily Wildcat, UATV-3, the Arizona Daily Star
If You're Still Unsure...
If your focus at the moment is determining which major is the best fit, don’t worry. There are resources like Student Engagement & Career Development and your academic advisor that can help you align your interests with your ideal career. Plus, the A Center provides support and resources for Undeclared, Transitional, Pre-Health Professions, and Pre-Law students.
The A Center also offers an assessment tool called MyMajors that allows you to answer questions about your interests, skills, and values to find potential degree programs that may be a fit for you. Once you feel confident about that choice, revisit the idea of building your resume!
Start here. Dream big! Apply to the University of Arizona today.