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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.
UAB Career Services terms and conditions are preconditions for recruiting at UAB, with the sole consequence for noncompliance being revocation of permission to recruit at UAB. A handshake will need to be established first.
Terms
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) strives for open access and connections between students and employers. However, UAB reserves the rights to accept or deny any positions or recruiting organizations (Employer) based upon internal criteria. Additionally, UAB may deny or remove access rights for organizations that do not meet the criteria listed below.
- UAB Career Center offer Employers the opportunity to post openings for internship and jobs, to manage On-Campus Recruiting, and to register for Career Services events via the Handshake System. Prior to receiving full access to Handshake, or other programs and services offered, you must indicate that you have read, understood, and agree to terms and conditions of the agreement outlined below.
UAB Career Center reserve the right to deny access and participation to any recruiter, vendor, employer, school, or organization from participating in any event or activity. This includes, but is not limited to:- On-campus or off-campus recruiting events
- Career expos, internship/job fairs
- Informational sessions
- Access to Handshake or other position posting platforms
- Employers and vendors are not allowed to take photos of UAB-sponsored events without prior, proper written consent.
- All internship/job opportunities are posted at the discretion of UAB Career Center leadership. The following positions will not be posted:
- Positions that appear to discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, and veteran status.
- Positions that require any form of monetary commitment from students prior to employment.
- Positions within the adult entertainment industry.
- Positions that do not comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) standards.
- Employers will reasonably address complaints regarding workplace conditions made by students.
An Employer will provide information to UAB Career Center regarding student complaints. In turn, UAB Career Center will provide reasonable assistance to the Employer in addressing such complaints. - Employers will reasonably address concerns with a student’s behavior or performance with the student.
The Employer should provide information regarding its concerns with student behavior or performance to UAB Career Center. In turn, UAB Career Center will provide reasonable assistance to Employer in addressing such concerns. - An Employer will not look to UAB for any costs associated with a student position or the Employer’s participation in UAB programs. This includes any expenses associated with a workplace injury, claims against the Employer due to the actions of the student, or with regard to any claims, actions or damages arising out of the conduct of Employer or Employer’s agents, employees, or representatives.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Career Center departments abide by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Professional Practice. By participating in UAB events/services, an Employers agree that they will adhere to applicable federal and state EEO laws, regulations, standards and guidelines as well as the appropriate principles set forth by NACE. http://www.naceweb.org/principles
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.
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