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TypeFocus
You must login to UCareerLink and select
TypeFocus from the Career Resources menu
in order to access this resource.

TypeFocus Careers is an on-line tool that is fun, easy to use and informative. This program will assess your personality type and lead you on a path of self-discovery. As you affirm and discover your career-related strengths and interests, you’ll become more aware of what career options are right for you. You do not need to meet with a career counselor to receive the results. However, professional advice on interpreting the results is always helpful.

Current students and alumni who graduated less than one (1) year ago can access TypeFocus through the above link for free. 


Not sure of the proper way to shake hands? Need advice on how to successfully navigate a career fair? What about first impressions? Super-U is here to help you with all of these questions and many more in the future. Visit the How to Succeed at the Career Fair page to see the exciting adventures of Super-U!

Super U


Job Info By Major

These pages are compiled by U of U Career Services counselors. For additional useful resources, look at majors that are similar to yours.  If your desired career is outside your major, look at the major that is closest to your planned career for valuable resources.


Created by University of Utah Career Services staff members, the pages of the Student Career Guide will guide you from freshman year to graduation day and beyond. With it, you can choose a major and choose a career, and so much more!

CS Student Handbook

The Career Services Student Career Guide is a “keeper.” Pick up a hard copy when you meet one-on-one with your career counselor in 350 Student Services Building. Call Career Services at 581-6186 to make an appointment. You can also access the Student Career Guide online.


Who Hires Our Graduates

Employment and salary information on these pages provides insight into the career paths of some U of U graduates. Since not all students respond, the data does not represent all graduates. Unless otherwise indicated, the data represents bachelor's degree graduates.


Career Liftoff Interest Inventory (CLII) is a quick and easy on-line inventory that will assess your career interests and provide you with a detailed report.

Career Liftoff

This report will help you in choosing a college major or choosing a career path. You do not need to meet with a career counselor to receive the results. However, professional advice on interpreting the results is always helpful. After you've completed the CLII you will receive your report within 1-2 business days.

Current students and alumni who graduated less than one (1) year ago can access Career Liftoff through the above link for free. 


Optimal Resume

OptimalResume™, a free service provided by Career Services in partnership with OptimalResume.com. You can use this site to:

    • Design high-impact resumes based on your major and career goals
    • Easily create resumes in several formats, including Word® Compatible, Plain Text, PDF, and HTML
    • Manage an unlimited number of resumes
    • Include your resume in your own professional website, which you can update, deactivate, and reactivate as your career progresses.

Applicant Search is a cutting-edge and unique service designed to help match U of U alumni and students with employers searching for great employees. You create a comprehensive profile of your personal education, skills, experience, and preferences.

Applicant Search

You may upload your resume, and you will complete a one-hour assessment of your thinking styles, behavioral traits relevant to work, and occupational interests. As a “thank you” for completing the process, you will receive an interesting and informative individual report, based on the results of the assessment.

This tool can help you:

    • Improve your career development!
    • Learn more about yourself with your no-cost individual report!
    • Support your fellow alumni and students…there’s strength in numbers

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