Student Resources
This page provides you with information to support your decision on a major or career path. We encourage you to come and speak with one of our professional staff members who can also provide you with personalized guidance.
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- Choices360: Career planning program used to identify majors and careers to match your interests, abilities, and work-related values.
- Mining Majors: View internship opportunity sites, student, and professional organizations, online resources, related job sites, and occupations targeted to your major.
- What Can I Do With This Major? Learn who hires your major, common career paths, strategies to maximize opportunities and connect with professional associations.
Video Tutorial
- Couri/Building Scholars Explore and find information for students aspiring to become undergraduate researchers, for students already conducting research, and for research faculty mentors.
- Study Abroad The mission of the Study Abroad Office at The University of Texas at El Paso is to provide quality international educational opportunities, which will contribute to the college and career success of UTEP students and enhance UTEP’s global presence.
- O-Net Interest Profile The O*NET Interest Profiler can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. You can find out what you like to do. Find, search or browse across 900+ occupations based on your goals and needs.
- Pathways to ExCEL ExCEL stands for Education, Experience, Community Involvement, Eye to the future and Leadership . By following the Pathways to Excel, you will not only enhance your résumé but improve your chances of getting into graduate school and becoming a standout candidate to employers.
- GoinGlobal GoinGlobal Connects you to opportunities outside the U.S.
- O-Net Find descriptions of occupations and real-world information about them. Find career exploration tools, resources for veterans, information about tests and assessments, and questionnaires.
- BLS Visit the U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS (BLS) and see the Occupational Outlook Handbook to discover the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions for careers of interest.
- Career One Stop View videos on the many careers available. Explore careers, view salaries, and benefits, education, and training, conduct job searches, get help with resumes and interviews, and find people and places to help you. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- U.S.News Read additional resources on career preparation.
- Seek UT-UTEP Edition SeekUT is a free, online tool and website that offers salary, debt, and jobs data all in one place. It presents data on the earnings and educational graduate outcomes from the University of Texas System Institutions. Students and their families can use SeekUT to help them make informed decisions about their education and their financial future. Click to see UTEP’s data.
The StrengthsFinder® assessment can assist you with discovering and understanding your strengths and talents. Completing the assessment will provide you with a list of your "top five" signature themes, which can help you enhance the behaviors that lead to success. You will be able to focus on your strengths and understand how they can translate into a career or post-graduate education plan.
Completing StrengthsFinder® can help you:
- Recognize talents and shape them into strengths
- Identify skills that will help with your future career
- Assist with exploring careers that match your strengths
- Offer guidance about how to build your strengths and talents
To complete StrengthsFinder® please email: careers@utep.edu for an access code. This access code is unique to you. After completing the assessment, please schedule an appointment with a Career Center staff member to discuss your results!
Act now and enhance your résumé. Gaining experience during your time at UTEP can increase your chances of finding your career path and being hired upon graduation. These experiences include:
- Internships: Dive into exciting hands-on learning opportunities with top employers in your dream industry.
- Finding On-Campus Jobs: Discover convenient, flexible campus positions that earn you money while developing your skills.
- Join an Organization with MinerTracker: Tap into amazing leadership growth and community-building through involvement with our diverse and dynamic student organizations.
- Volunteer in the Community: Do rewarding work that truly makes a difference while gaining skills and connections in El Paso.
- Participate in On-Campus Events: Explore an abundance of career development offerings, from fairs to workshops, that open up new networking opportunities.
- Archer Fellowship Program: The Archer Fellowship Program offers UTEP students unparalleled academic and professional experiences through living, learning, and interning in Washington D.C.
- LinkedIn: Showcase your awesome self by creating a LinkedIn profile that gets you connected with leading professionals in your field.
- Career Fairs: Jumpstart your career by interfacing one-on-one with recruiters at our campus’s vibrant career fairs.
- Peace Corps: The Peace Corps offers U.S. citizens aged 18 and above free training in technical skills, cross-cultural understanding, and languages, enabling them to volunteer in over 60 countries across various sectors, including receiving pay and living expenses.
- Coursera's Career Academy: As part of The University of Texas System's Texas Credentials for the Future initiative, we are happy to announce that UTEP students and alumni are invited to earn microcredentials through Coursera's Career Academy at no cost. Companies such as Google, IBM, Meta, Goodwill, and CVS are offering microcredentials to UTEP students to help develop knowledge and skills in areas such as data analytics, social media marketing, UX design, and sales operations.
Please note these are links to sites not tied to UTEP, use due diligence when entering or providing personal information.
COMPANY REVIEWS
- Job Seekers Salary Calculator
- Bloomberg Business
- Career Bliss
- Forbes Online Magazine
- Glassdoor
- D&B Hoovers
- The Wall Street Journal
SALARY SEARCH
- SEEK U.T.
- PayScale
- Salary Negotiation Guide
- The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES)
- Salary List
- Texas Wages
COST OF LIVING CALCULATOR
Your UTEP Career Center offers the following tips to help you avoid being scammed by fraudulent jobs. Remember that if a job sounds too good to be true then it may just be a scam. If you encounter any suspicious activity, please email us at careers@utep.edu and security@utep.edu .
Understanding the Offer
Begin by meticulously reviewing the job offer provided to you. Take the time to comprehend the entirety of the offer, including salary, benefits, job responsibilities, and any additional perks. Utilize resources such as Glassdoor and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to gain insight into industry standards and salary ranges.
Evaluating the Salary
Assess the salary component of the offer with precision. Employ tools like the Job Seekers Salary Calculator and Salary to conduct thorough research on comparable positions within your region. This data will serve as a solid foundation for negotiating a fair and competitive compensation package.
Negotiating Like a Professional
Approach negotiation with a blend of confidence and professionalism. Utilize the insights gained from your salary research to substantiate your requests. For expert guidance and strategies, refer to Payscale's Salary Negotiation Guide to ensure a successful negotiation process.
Timing Is Key
Understanding the optimal timing for negotiation is critical. Aim to discuss salary and benefits post-receipt of the initial offer but before formal acceptance. This demonstrates your interest in the position while allowing for mutually beneficial adjustments to be made.
Finalizing the Deal
Upon reaching an agreement, formalize the revised offer in writing and carefully review its contents before proceeding to sign. Address any lingering queries or concerns promptly to ensure clarity and alignment between both parties.
What is a background check?
- Employment History
- Education
- Criminal Record
- Financial History
- Medical History
- Social Media Accounts
An employment background check is done to evaluate a prospective employee’s background history for a position that requires a candidate to be looked at carefully before being accepted as an employee.
What can or can't be reported?
Provided that the position has an annual salary of under $75,000, background checks are not allowed to report the following:
- Bankruptcies after 10 years
- Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest, from date of entry, after seven years
- Paid tax liens after seven years
- Accounts placed for collection after seven years
- Any other negative information (except criminal convictions) after seven years
What to know about credit reports
- Liens
- 100% credit utilization
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure
- Late
fees
Organizations extending job offers to students from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are asked to provide students with a minimum of two weeks to consider and respond to an internship or full-time job offer. Summer interns who received full-time offers from their internship employer should have until October 1 to accept the offer. When making offers to students, we recommend that the offer come in writing (email/letter) and include:
- Position title
- Salary
- Benefits
- Location
- Bonuses
- Anticipated/Expected starting date
- Any other pertinent information
Organizations are responsible for all representations and
We encourage employers and students to be familiar with and abide by the widely-accepted National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Guidelines:
NACE Principles for Ethical Professional Practice
NACE Advisory Opinion: Setting Reasonable Deadlines for Job Offers
Adopted: 12/2018
Reviewed 7/27/2023