Peer Career Advisors
PCAs are students trained by the University Career Center to help fellow students with résumés and cover letters, exploring career opportunities for their degree, internship assistance, interview guidance and more. There is a PCA for each college to focus on you specific needs. As students themselves, they can offer perspective having gone through similar experiences. They are available to meet one-on-one or virtually. Email careers@utep.edu to schedule an appointment.
PCAs can help you with:
- Résumés and cover letter reviews
- Internship and job searches
- Interview tips
- Career Fair preparation
- Career Advising
- And so much more
Find your PCA in the tabs above and email careers@utep.edu to schedule an appointment.
The purpose of the Peer Career Advisor (PCA) Program is to provide career exploration, advising, and career development assistance, to students on a peer-to-peer level. Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) are trained to present in a variety of career development topics, to assist with student outreach, and to promote the importance of early and continuous career planning and preparation. The program is a collaborative effort between the University Career Center and the academic colleges.
PCAs willPresent to your class or student organization- Review your résumé. Email us your résumé at careers@utep.edu or bring a hard copy to the University Career Center.
- Give you great tips to ace your interview
- Help you with your job search
- Whether you’re graduating in the next two semesters or just getting started here at UTEP, we have the hook up for full and part-time, professional, work-study, volunteer, and internship jobs.
- I am the face of the University Career Center, count on me
- PCAs together, PCAs apart
- Leaders Mentor Leaders
- Celebrate Success
Name: Emiliano G.
Major: Finance with Concentrarion in Risk Management
Clifton Strengths:
Get to know me! I like listening to Bad Bunny, and I enjoy gaming.
Involvement In and Off-Campus:
- Risk Management Academy
- HR Assistant
Name: Matt B.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Clifton Strengths: Analytical | Restorative | Harmony | Deliberative | Futuristic
Get to know me! I am in the ROTC, I enjoy watching Star Wars and Star Trek, and I like playing Halo.
Involvement In and Off-Campus:
- UTEP Army ROTC
Name: Fernanda D.
Major: Engineering Innovation and Leadership
Clifton Strengths: Individualization | Analytical | Deliberative | Input | Realtor
Get to know me! I will be a sophomore on Fall 2022.
Name: Paola C.
Major: Education
Clifton Strengths: Empathy | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | Strategic
Get to know me! I am a music lover
Name: Michelle M.
Major: Social Work
Clifton Strengths: Individualization | Arranger | Developer | Learner | Responsibility
Get to know me! I am a coffee lover, I enjoy playing guitar and I like soccer.
Involvement In and Off-Campus:
- Choir coordinator at church
- JCJ charity group member
Name: Marisol T.
Major: Criminal Justice
Clifton Strengths: Significance | Futuristic | Individualization | Focus | Maximizer
Get to know me! I am an Escaramuza, I enjoy riding horses, and I like watching movies.
Name: Nemesis R.
Major: Creative Writing w/a Concentration in 7-12 ELA Certification
Clifton Strengths: Input | Individualization | Harmony | Restorative | Empathy
Get to know me! I enjoy reading, writing, boxing, gardening, and being creative with art
Involvement In and Off-Campus:
- Texas State Teachers Association - Aspiring Educators Member
- Miner Pick-Catz Member
- Student Support Services Program
Name: Angel G.
Major: Forensic Science
Clifton Strengths: Activator | Responsibility | Restorative | Communication | Achiever
Get to know me! I am a music lover, I enjoy reading horror books, I like playing video-games, I love going to heavy metal concerts, I enjoy driving, and I like to tell stories
Name: Yesenia J.
Major: Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry
Clifton Strengths: Harmony | Includer | Maximizer | Developer | Significance
Get to know me! I am always excited to try new things, I enjoy playing music, and I like cookies.
Involvement In and Off-Campus:
- UTEP Marching Band
- Terry Student Organization at UTEP
- Personal care assistant for children with special needs.
