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Schedule an Appointment
You can schedule an appointment to meet with a UAB Career center team member. Log into Handshake and select the "Career Center" tab. Then click the "Appointments" box to get started.
Walk-In/Drop-In
The UAB Career Center offers a virtual “walk-in/drop-in” service available to UAB students without an appointment. The virtual walk-in/drop-in hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. Click the yellow box below to access the walk-in/drop-in service via Zoom.
Cancellation and No-Show Policy
for Scheduled Appointments
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please notify our office 24 hours in advance. This allows our staff to offer your appointment time to another student, who is in need of our services. Failure to cancel your appointment within 24 hours, more than once, will result in losing your appointment privileges for the semester; however, you may still utilize our drop-in services.
Supporting the recruitment and hiring needs of employers large and small!
- Handshake
- Career Fairs & Events
- Tailored Recruitment Strategies
- Branding Opportunities
- Post a job
Why recruit at UAB
- A record 22,563 students were enrolled at UAB in Fall 2020, a fifth consecutive year of record enrollment.
- UAB is one of only 65 institutions designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.
- UAB ranked #1 in the U.S. in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2019 Young University Rankings.
- UAB had an institutional record of Fulbright awardees in 2020.
- UAB’s MS in Health Administration program is ranked #1 in the country in 2020 U.S. News Best Graduate School Rankings.
- UAB students completed more than 73,000 hours of community service in 2019.
- UAB was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion and Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award recipient by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
- UAB has 16 programs in the U.S. News & World Report Top 25 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” list.
Discover the options and opportunities recruiting at UAB offers by logging into Handshake.
"Imagine needing to hire top talent, but not having access to it because you did not tailor a plan to ensure your success. Now, imagine showing up to UAB and students know you by name!"
We're ready to support your hiring needs.
Supporting the recruitment and hiring needs of employers large and small!
- Handshake
- Career Fairs & Events
- Tailored Recruitment Strategies
- Branding Opportunities
- Post a job
Why recruit at UAB
- A record 22,563 students were enrolled at UAB in Fall 2020, a fifth consecutive year of record enrollment.
- UAB is one of only 65 institutions designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.
- UAB ranked #1 in the U.S. in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2019 Young University Rankings.
- UAB had an institutional record of Fulbright awardees in 2020.
- UAB’s MS in Health Administration program is ranked #1 in the country in 2020 U.S. News Best Graduate School Rankings.
- UAB students completed more than 73,000 hours of community service in 2019.
- UAB was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion and Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award recipient by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
- UAB has 16 programs in the U.S. News & World Report Top 25 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” list.
Discover the options and opportunities recruiting at UAB offers by logging into Handshake.
"Imagine needing to hire top talent, but not having access to it because you did not tailor a plan to ensure your success. Now, imagine showing up to UAB and students know you by name!"
We're ready to support your hiring needs.
Employer Services Team Contacts
Peer Career Advisors are trained and supervised paraprofessionals who provide career assistance to other students through the UAB Career Center. Responsibilities of Peer Career Advisors include critiquing resumes, conducting practice interviews, assisting peers with job search strategies, and promoting the UAB Career Center.
Apply to be a Peer Career Advisor now!
There are many reasons to be a Peer Career Advisor!
- Assist fellow UAB students
- Gain valuable communication, active listening, presentation and leadership skills
- Develop event planning, organizational and professional social media savvy
- Strengthen resume and interview skills and learn to market your degree
- Conduct effective internship and full-time job searches or prepare for graduate school
- Network with career professionals and on-campus recruiters
- Increase your knowledge of UAB resources and services
How to Apply:
Qualifications:
- Rising UAB Sophomore, Junior, or Senior with a 3.0 minimum overall GPA
- Strong interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism
- The ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner, both verbally and in writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs and similar
- Must be available for three days of paid training prior to the start of the semester
To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and your class schedule to careercenter@uab.edu with the subject line “Peer Career Advisor positon."
How do I meet with a Peer Career Advisor?
Stop by the UAB Career Center to meet with a PCA for:
- Major and Career Exploration
- Resumes, Cover Letters, LinkedIn
- Interviewing
- Job and Internship Search
- Graduate School