Career Services

Career Tools, Guidance, and Support—Included in Your UC Experience

At University of the Cumberlands, your career starts before graduation. Career Services offers personalized support—from career exploration and job searches to résumé writing and interview prep—all included with your tuition. Whether you're a current student or an alum, on campus or online, you'll have access to tools, job postings, and expert guidance to help you take the next step. Our services are flexible, user-friendly, and designed to meet you wherever you are in your professional journey.

Job Postings 

UC Career Services Upcoming Events Spring 2025

Career Services Platforms and Resources Webinar 
Undergraduate Main & Online
TBA
 

Career Services Platforms and Resources Webinar
Graduate
TBA
 

LinkedIn For the Job Search: New Users Intro Webinar
Undergraduate Main & Online
TBA
 

LinkedIn For the Job Search: New Users Intro Webinar
Graduate
TBA


UC JC Penney Suit-Up Event

Virtual Event: TBA
In Person Event: TBA

This is an exclusive shopping experience for the UC community. All career dress apparel and shoes will be up to 45% off with the additional Suit Up 30% off coupon.


 

Career Opportunities & Resources

Cumberlands Connect

Gain career guidance, mentoring, and unique experiences by tapping into a willing, reliable, and expert network of UC Alumni. 

Handshake

Discover new career paths. Find amazing jobs and internships. Connect with great companies and non-profits. All in Handshake.

Big Interview

Big Interview is an online system that helps improve your interview technique and build your confidence.

GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal helps students and alumni make the most of their study abroad experiences and pursue employment both at home and abroad. 

USA Careers

GoinGlobal’s U.S. City Career Guides provide up-to-date employment resources for the largest metropolitan areas across America.

Military Career Resources

Use information found here to get career assistance catered to the military professional.

Migrate Mate

Migrate Mate can help you identify companies that have a proven history of sponsoring visas.

Big Interview

We are pleased to offer you a free training system that features a new and innovative way to help you prepare more effectively for a job interview.

Big Interview is an online system that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence.

You have at your disposal a variety of tools including:

  • Challenging, virtual mock interviews for all experience levels and dozens of industries
  • A database of thousands of interview questions with tips on how to answer them
  • The ability to rate and share your interview answers for feedback
  • A comprehensive video training curriculum covering all aspects of landing a job
  • A step-by-step interview Answer Builder for crafting answers to behavioral questions

How to set up your Big Interview account:

  1. Go to https://ucumberlands.biginterview.com and click "Register".
  2. Complete the registration process
  3. You'll then receive a confirmation email at your school email address. Click "Verify" in the email, and you'll be able to start using Big Interview.

If you have any questions, please contact us at career.services [at] ucumberlands.edu (career[dot]services[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu) or 606.539.4259.

Are you an employer who would like to advertise open positions or events to UC Students?

We use Handshake as our platform and source for job postings. It is free for employers to join and advertise. Get started today!

Adult talking with a student

Job Search Resources

Check out our other resources, all focused on finding you the perfect job.

Career Services Events

The Office of Career Services can help you prepare for your first or next big job.

There are no events at this time, please check back soon.

Additional Resources

Additional resources to help you focus your career opportunities

For additional information, contact:

Career Services - Dr. Russell Carr, Director
Phone: 606.539.4475
Email: career.services [at] ucumberlands.edu (career[dot]services[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu)