Career Design Center - Career Design Center - University at Buffalo

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It doesn't matter your major or your background. Find a community (or two) that fits you. There's no limit to how many communities you can join + you can change your mind at any time.

The Career Design Center brings career to you with their "pop up" events on campus.

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Career Design Studio

Inspiration, resources and tools to help you design your life after college. It doesn't matter where you are in the design process, there's likely a collection that's right for you.

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Your life and career will have unexpected twists. The Career Design Center gives you new ways to think about designing your next steps, getting the answers you need — and the opportunities you deserve.

Director Steve Simpson discusses how the Career Design Center prepares students for life after college

No matter where you're at on your career design journey, the Career Design Studio can help you find your way forward.

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Get insights from alumni

Blog: How I got to cover the 2024 Olympics for the Eurosport Network

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Male UB student talking to an employer at a job fair.

Male UB student talking to an employer at a job fair.

Show diversity to employers

Article: How to market your diversity in your job search

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View: Real life employment trends to inform your decisions

Browse average salaries for industries and occupations in the Career Design Studio

Events and Fairs

From large career fairs to company tours, get real-time event and fair information here.

Upcoming Events and Fairs

Apr - 22 - Career Pathways in Border Security: A Lunch & Learn - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Apr - 22 - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMCareer Pathways in Border Security: A Lunch & Learn
4/22/2025 - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Student Union - Landmark Room 210

Apr - 24 - Practice Interview Marathon with Engineering Pros - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Apr - 24 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMPractice Interview Marathon with Engineering Pros
4/24/2025 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Student Union - Room 235

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Skillshops

Here is where you'll find and build skills needed for today's job market.

Upcoming Skillshops

Apr - 23 - Boost Your Internship + Job Search - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Apr - 23 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMBoost Your Internship + Job Search
4/23/2025 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Student Union - Pride & Tradition Room 330

Apr - 25 - Boost Your Internship + Job Search (Virtual) - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Apr - 25 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMBoost Your Internship + Job Search (Virtual)
4/25/2025 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Apr - 28 - Revamp Your Resume (Virtual) - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Apr - 28 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMRevamp Your Resume (Virtual)
4/28/2025 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Employer Info. Sessions

It's all about the employer. Get the latest info. and connect with recruiters at top companies.

Upcoming Info Sessions

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