We recognize that you—the faculty and staff at UBalt—share in the university-wide commitment to "Knowledge That Works." Whatever your specialty, as you interact with students you play an important role in helping them connect their UBalt experience with their professional growth.
We all have a part in empowering students to maximize their career capabilities.
Here are 9 simple ways you can help:
1. Teach your students about the UB Career Cycle.
2. Insert a description of the Career Center into your course outline.
Here is an example: The Career and Internship Center is located in the Student Center,
Room 306. It offers career coaching in-person (appointment or walk-ins), by phone
and via Skype. Services include interview practice, resume reviews, job postings and
contacts, career fairs and assistance with exploring career options.
3. Invite our career coaches to speak on a specific career-related topic.
View the Classroom Presentation Catalog for Faculty and Submit your request
4. Give your students career-related project assignments and/or incorporate experiential
learning in the classroom.
You can contact the Career Career at careercenter@ubalt.edu for assistance with developing assignments and grading rubrics. Examples include:
5. Collaborate with us on special projects to benefit students.
6. Share your expertise and participate in our events and programs.
7. Connect to employers on behalf of your students.
If you have a relationship with an employer let the Career Center know and we will help to establish a recruitment relationship to benefit UBalt students.
8. Participate in our events.
9. Hire students for on-campus employment.
The Career Center offers a variety of online tools for students to explore their career options and fine tune their employability skills. You can encourage students to utilize these free resources or contact the Career Center to incorporate them into your course outline.
SAMPLE FACULTY REFERENCE LETTER
Do students ask you to write reference letter for their job search or graduate school applications? Use this sample letter developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers to help you develop effective reference letters.
Are students asking for your opinion of an unpaid internship opportunity? Share the Department of Labor's Fact Sheet on internships programs with students seeking experiential opportunities and encourage them to utilize UBworks to find opportunities.
Has an employer asked you to refer students for a current job or internship vacancy? Be sure to read the National Associations for Colleges and Employers legal guidelines regarding faculty prescreening and the role of career services in screening candidates.
Stay up-to-date on the career outcomes of UBalt students by viewing Destination Survey data.