Adviser advising students at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TexasYou may have seen or heard the famous quote “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” In college, preparation doesn’t just happen in the classroom. The career and professional development services we offer are a critical form of preparation, and they have the greatest impact when you start early.

As a freshman, you may think to yourself “I’m not ready for a job – I don’t need this stuff yet.” But you actually do.

We want to be your partner in defining a career path from the first day you arrive on campus to graduation and beyond.

Part of UST's Mendenhall Achievement Center, our career-related services are available to all students and alumni. Visit us on the 2nd floor of the Crooker Center, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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with a simple “Handshake”

“Handshake” is our online job and internship board. Creating your profile gives you access to opportunities on and off-campus, along with info about career events.

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Whether you need help with your cover letter, resume, job search or interviewing skills, we have career-related activities open to all UST students and alumni.

We host several recruiting events throughout the year including:

  • Career Fair (September; on-campus)
  • Celt Involvement Fair (January; on-campus)
  • Texas Job Fair (April; off-campus at Rice University)

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We visit classrooms across the University throughout the semester covering topics such as:

  • Career assessments
  • Resume writing
  • Interviewing
  • Professional dress
  • Mock interviews

We facilitate employers coming on campus to recruit UST students. This is done in a variety of ways, including:

  • Information tables
  • Career fairs
  • Workshops
  • Classroom events

Held throughout the fall and spring semesters. Topics may include:

  • Tips for transfer students
  • Acing your interview
  • Learning LinkedIn
  • Resume writing
  • Professional dress

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Testing CenterTesting Center

Students taking test at University of St. Thomas in Houston, TexasAlso located on the 2nd floor of Crooker, the Testing Center caters to students who have been granted an accommodation by the Office of Counseling and Disability Services. We provide a comfortable, quiet space for test-taking to accommodate various needs (due to limited testing space, we don't accept drop-ins).

UST also serves as a proctoring site for distance learning students from across the country. We offer a secure testing environment for a variety of exams, including paper/pencil and computer-based exams. The fee to have an exam proctored is $25 (cash or check only).

To reserve time and space, please email us, call 713-525-3160 or stop by our office Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. or Friday from 9:00 a.m.-noon.

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