Career Prep Tools

The College of Communication and Information (CCI) offers services to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for career success and to identify their professional goals, explore career options, and gain experience in the industry to help the transition into a career in communication and information.

Explore career options

Connect with a career coach for 1:1 support

Schedule a career coach appointment on Vol Connect

1:1 virtual or in-person support provided year-round!

Attend CCI Career drop-in hours

Quick 1:1 support provided during the fall and spring semesters!
Tuesday’s 2-4 pm (Virtual)
Wednesday’s 1-3 pm (In-person)
Students can find more information on Handshake.

Stop by peer career advisor drop-in hours!

Quick 1:1 career support during the fall and spring semesters with Peer Career Advisors (PCA’s) who are highly trained student staff members.
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in Student Union Suite 201

Schedule an appointment

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Utilize the Online Career Resources

CCI students can get support for their career anytime, anywhere by accessing online career resources.

Handshake is our one-stop shop resource for students. They can access upcoming career events, connect with over 500,000 employers, and search for jobs and internships. Students need to follow three simple steps to get started using Handshake today!

Activate their account by signing in using their net ID and password
Update their career interests
Follow the Communication and Information Collection

Need additional support with Handshake? Students can find more information on the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration’s website.

Get started with Handshake today

Featured career resources

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Professional development courses

Our students take a four-class series as a student to develop an appreciation for their major, explore how their field connects to other industries, learn about career options, and develop skills to share their CCI story. Students will engage in course activities and assignments on their career values, identify career interests, resume development, set career-orientated action steps, and project-based learning with an employer.

CCI 101: Examining the World of Communication and Information

CCI 201: Examining Your Purpose in the World of Communication and Information