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Every degree is backed by career services – for life.

Good news! Get access to our free career tools and resources right now and even more as a student, for a lifetime.

Good news! Get access to our free career tools and resources right now, and even more as a student, for a lifetime.

What's on this page

Earn career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Here's how skills-aligned learning works.

Find out which skills are covered

See which skills you'll work on in each course you take — and how they could help you pursue your education goals.

Earn skills course by course

Complete your assignments and see which skills they align to; earn the appropriate score — or higher — for your chosen degree level on assessments such as tests, presentations and projects to demonstrate you've gained a skill.

Track your progress

See which skills you've learned and demonstrated with your coursework and which ones you may need to work on.

Show off your new skills

After you've gained a skill you'd like to use more at work, you can use your assessments to help show to an employer or prospective employer what you bring to the table.

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Steer your career path

Our Career Navigator provides tools to help you identify your goals as you chart your course. As a Phoenix, you'll have access to these resources from your first day of class to graduation and beyond.

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Explore careers

Evaluate career options based on your interests, degree program and more. Compare projected job growth, daily tasks, skills required, related job titles and salary range for different careers.

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Keep track of your plan

Review saved careers and job titles, identify career goals and understand what skills you need to prepare for your next step.

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Assess your skill progress

Track your skills in one place as you move through your courses or degree programs. Find out how they apply to your career goals.

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Browse job openings

Discover open positions suited for you based on your program, location, job-aligned skills, and more. Filter your search to fit your needs, such as experience level and remote work, and apply when you're ready.

Free career tools and resources

Dive into guides, templates and infographics designed to help you career with confidence. Get tips on:

  • Resumés and CVs
  • Cover letters
  • Personal branding
  • Interviewing
  • Job prep

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Let's talk about aligning your degree to your career goals.

83%

of our surveyed students believe their education provides them with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to their career.

Our Career Services for Life® commitment

At University of Phoenix, we provide continuous assistance to support you on your professional journey. The Career Services for Life® commitment encompasses a wide range of resources and offerings available to active students¹ and graduates² of our degree and certificate programs:

  • Receive support and career coaching — from job search support and
    resumé building to interview preparation and salary negotiation
  • Build professional relationships through networking and mentorships
  • Learn how to develop a strong personal brand
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Career growth never stops. That's why every you Uiversity of Phoenix degree is backed by career support for life. Let's meet Shammai. She's a mother of three who has earned three degrees from you. Sammy took advantage of the university's career services for Life offering and was able to build a personalized career plan to pursue her goals. Take it away. My thanks for the intro, Alex. Hello, everyone. My education prepared me to pursuemy career goals, but an unexpected health crisisnearly upended that overnight. Despite all of my hard work in school, I found myself underemployed and raising a family. I had lost all confidence until I heard about the University of Phoenix's commitment to career support. University of Phenix students have access to tools, resources and support from career advisors for life. I received one on one support from an advisor who helped me articulate my education and skills on her resume and prepare for a job interview. She stood by me and empowered me to understand my dreams, put them into perspective and go achieve them. But the support doesn't stop there. Students and alumni can access a suite of resources on networking, personal brand development, salary negotiation and more from the second panel throughout their career. The education and support I receive from you was a tremendous asset for reaching my professional goals as a career oriented profession. It means the world to me to know that my university cares about my career growth and is always there to support me when I need your picks as a part of the foundation of the professional I am today. Because online education reinforces personal responsibility, achievement and accountability, it allows people, no matter where they come from, the opportunity to better themselves and shoot for the stars. And get this, I'm also involved in this doctoral program. Attending the University of Phoenix has been the best decision for my education and my career. I am looking forward to the day that I will be Dr. Shammai Terry. That's it for me. Alex. Right back to you. Wow. What an amazing accomplishment to my You all students have access to a team of dedicated advisors that help with one on one career support. Resume building and interview prep for life at no added cost. Students can feel confident that their degree will prepare them to succeed in today's workforce. Thanks for sharing.

ALUMNA SHAMMAI TERRY

Career services for life® commitment

For Shammai, career growth is a top priority. That's why we provide students with a lifetime of personalized career support, from 1:1 guidance and resume help to interview skills and more.

 

“My advisor empowered me to understand my dreams and go achieve them.”

Shammai Terry
AACJ 2009 | BSB 2018 | MBA 2020 | Future DM

  1. Active student
    Active student is defined as a University of Phoenix degree or certificate student who has attended a course within the last 30 days or is on an approved leave of absence.
  2. Graduate
    Graduate is defined as an individual who has successfully completed a University of Phoenix degree or certificate program.