From your first day as a Vandal and beyond graduation, Career Services supports your academic and career journey. We guide students and alumni at every stage in exploring meaningful careers while helping employers develop their talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, job and internship listings, on-campus interviews, and meetups with virtual options. To prepare for these opportunities, Vandals can rely on our team for expert assistance in career assessments, major exploration, coaching, resumes, interview preparation and salary negotiations.

Explore Career Services

Enhance your resumé before you leave college. Browse Handshake for jobs and internships on and off campus, join the Vandal Mentor Network and make connections with alumni in your career field, attend career events, practice your interview skills, or find your ideal major and career by taking expertly crafted career assessments.

Handshake

Discover your dream career by exploring job listings on Handshake, the University of Idaho’s virtual job board that connects students and alumni with potential employers. This is your hub for locating internships, on-campus jobs, off-campus jobs and paid cooperative education programs.

Current students may log in to Handshake using University of Idaho username and password credentials. Alumni follow different steps to access Handshake and must review login instructions by selecting “Alumni and Former Students.”

Career Fairs and Networking Nights

U of I regularly holds two key networking event types throughout the year — Networking Nights and Career Fairs — to support current students and alumni.

• Career Fairs: Held twice a year both in-person and virtually, this event brings together hundreds of renowned organizations seeking to recruit current U of I students and alumni. To see which employers are attending your upcoming Career Fair, visit Handshake.
• Networking Nights: These events are college-specific and held the night before each Career Fair, creating the opportunity to more closely connect with potential employers in your prospective fields.

Hone Your Interview Skills

Take advantage of 24/7 access through Big Interview to learn interview strategies and practice your communication skills.

Major and Career Assessments

Looking to find U of I majors or careers that are compatible with your unique skills and interests? Career Services offers the following:

• Career Explorer: A 30-minute assessment to help you discover careers that align with your personality and goals.
• Focus 2: A customizable planning system that begins by assessing your personality, skills, and interests to match you with majors and a variety of careers. Once you finish the assessment, you can develop an action plan to help you map your future.

Learn more about exploring majors and careers.

Connect With Alumni Through the Vandal Mentor Network

Accessible only to current U of I students and alumni, the Vandal Mentor Network is a digital platform designed to help you craft meaningful professional connections. This is your chance to find a mentorship, mentor recent grads, or land an exciting job opportunity.

Meet the Career Services Team

The University of Idaho’s Career Services team is dedicated to empowering students and alumni by providing comprehensive support, resources, and guidance to help them navigate and excel in their professional fields.

The team also employs student interns to actively involve students across campus and promote career readiness.

Have a Question? Contact the University of Idaho’s Career Services!

The Career Services team has helped many of our graduates successfully launch their careers after graduation. Find out how by viewing U of I’s career outcomes.

To contact the University of Idaho Career Services, schedule an appointment or email us at careerservices@uidaho.edu.

For drop-ins, visit us at the Vandal Success Center desk located on the third floor of the Idaho Student Union building.

Thank You to Our Distinguished Employers

Learn about the ongoing benefits of our partnership program.