Learn how to manage your own career.

The award-winning UBalt Career Cycle is a tool you can use repeatedly throughout your lifetime. No matter where you are in your career—just starting out or switching gears—this cycle can help you get where you want to go. You may travel around the UBalt Career Cycle multiple times as you gain knowledge, experience and insight.

How the UBalt Career Cycle works:

Each phase of the cycle has a set of outcomes related to your career success. After learning about each phase, you'll be prepared to take an action step. 

Phase	Action Steps	Click to Watch
Discover your direction	Define your professional goal
Explore the world of work	Create your professional pitch
Communicate your brand	Design your action plan
Create your opportunities	Develop a career management plan

The Career and Internship Center serves both undergraduate and graduate students.  Students seeking entry level opportunities can download the Undergraduate Career Cycle Workbook below. Students seeking advanced degree seekers and/or experienced professionals should access the graduate career cycle workbook.

 

New students can download a Career Action Plan to break the Career Cycle into manageable steps throughout their academic journey:

• Freshman Students
• Transfer Students
• Graduate

Gain Experience:

No matter which phase of the UBalt Career Cycle you are in, gaining experience is crucial. Find out several ways to get experience with our Checklist.