Career exploration and preparation
No time to drop by the Nevada Career Studio? No problem. Check out the following online and campus resources to explore career paths, prepare application materials, practice interviews, learn about experiential learning opportunities and more.
Online resources
Big Interview allows you to build a practice interview and record yourself via webcam to prepare for any interview. Resume AI, Big Interview's new feature, utilizes artificial intelligence and large language model technology to provide instant feedback on improving your resume.
Beyond Graduate School is a one-of-a-kind, online platform that helps master’s students make the most out of their investment and build their careers. From video lessons on career exploration to writing application materials, to interviewing and negotiating for that next career step — Beyond Grad School helps master’s students through each stage of their job search.
When logging in, select University of Nevada, Reno and enter your NetID and password.
Beyond the Professoriate’s Career Training Platform is an online professional development tool where doctoral students and postdocs can explore career options and learn job search strategies. Through two programs of study (Academic Careers and Professional Careers), students and postdocs are empowered to make informed decisions about their career path and learn successful job search strategies from other PhDs.
When logging in, select University of Nevada, Reno and enter your NetID and password.
The University of Nevada, Reno has partnered with Coursera to provide access to enhanced career development programs to students and alumni. Through the Coursera Career Academy, you can select from a variety of online professional training courses and microcredentials from companies such as Google, IBM, Meta and Salesforce.
The University is sponsoring licenses for Coursera courses and microcredentials for University of Nevada, Reno students. Alumni can also request access to Coursera.
Please Note: The University does not confer academic credit for the completion of Coursera content offerings. Coursera courses/microcredentials do not count towards degree completion.
Forage Job Simulations offers an online platform where students can explore career paths and gain practical experience through hundreds of free job simulations created by leading global employers.
IBIS contains surveys of over 1,000 industries including more than 700 industries and hundreds of specialized industry categories. IBIS reports cover industry segments, market characteristics, industry conditions, profiles of key companies and industry outlook. Access to this online database is provided by University Libraries.
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. This platform can help you decide what kinds of careers you may want to explore.
What Can I Do With This Major is an online tool that shows typical career areas and the types of employers that hire people with certain majors.
My Next Move is an interactive tool for students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has information from over 900 different careers, which includes responsibilities, skills, salary information and more.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics provides extensive information on hundreds of different job roles in the country.
CareerExplorer by Sokanu matches your interests, strengths, and passions with career paths and job information.
Campus resources
Nevada Money Mentors offer free 1-on-1 confidential financial coaching sessions. 1-hour coaching appointments are made available both virtually and in person, addressing how to negotiate a salary and how to set up a budget that works with your lifestyle.
Students that engage in service-learning and civic engagement opportunities can benefit in multiple ways:
- Gain hands-on experience
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Learn more about your community and social issues
- Improve your ability to handle different experiences
- Enhance communication skills
- Test your skills you have learned from the class to help out your community
- Grow a professional network of people you might connect with again later for jobs or internships
- Satisfy your urge toward public service or civic participation
- Make a difference and contribute to your community
Undergraduate Research provides undergraduate students the opportunity to get involved in research, scholarship and creative activity outside of the classroom. Researching offers a unique way to explore your interests and prepare you for the highly competitive job market or pursuit of an advanced degree.