- Enhance your resume with tailored career guidance
- Track and showcase your evolving career skills
- Browse job openings tailored to your needs
- Plan your next steps with comprehensive career tools
Career services from day one
Jenae J. | BSHA 2023
As a student, gain lifetime access to career coaching, tools and resources to help you pursue your goals, at no added cost.
Jenae J. | BSHA 2023
Our Career Services for Life® commitment
At University of Phoenix, we understand the unique challenges faced by working adults who are juggling education, careers and life. That’s why our programs are backed by our Career Services for Life® commitment, designed to support active students[1] and graduates[2] from their first class to retirement and beyond. Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role, switch industries or explore new opportunities, our ongoing career guidance evolves with your aspirations.
With our career services, you can:
- Discover new career paths and opportunities
- Meet 1-on-1 with an advisor for personalized career coaching
- Attend career-focused webinars to gain valuable insights and tips
Our Career Services for Life® commitment
At University of Phoenix, we understand the unique challenges faced by working adults who are juggling education, careers and life. That’s why our programs are backed by our Career Services for Life® commitment, designed to support active students[1] and graduates[2] from their first class to retirement and beyond. Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role, switch industries or explore new opportunities, our ongoing career guidance evolves with your aspirations.
With our career services, you can:
- Discover new career paths and opportunities
- Meet 1-on-1 with an advisor for personalized career coaching
- Attend career-focused webinars to gain valuable insights and tips
- Enhance your resume with tailored career guidance
- Track and showcase your evolving career skills
- Browse job openings tailored to your needs
- Plan your next steps with comprehensive career tools
- Discover new career paths and opportunities
- Meet 1-on-1 with an advisor for personalized career coaching
- Attend career-focused webinars to gain valuable insights and tips
- Enhance your resume with tailored career guidance
- Track and showcase your evolving career skills
- Browse job openings tailored to your needs
- Plan your next steps with comprehensive career tools
Steer your path with our Career Navigator
Once you're a student at the University, you'll have access to the Career Navigator, our career guidance platform. Let's take a closer look at its offerings and how you can leverage them to navigate your career with confidence.
Explore potential career paths
Choosing the right career can feel overwhelming, especially if you're unsure where to start or what opportunities align with your interests. That’s why we’re here to help you discover the many possibilities ahead.
Career Interest Assessment
Find the career path that’s right for you with our Career Interest Assessment. React to simple statements about your career goals, like "I would like to start my own business." Share how each statement resonates with you to unlock a personalized list of career suggestions.
Dig into your career interests
Whether you’ve taken our assessment or already have a clear vision for your future, we want to help you make informed choices about your career path. With this platform, you’ll gain detailed insights into a wide range of professions. Learn about salary and projected job growth for each career. Discover the skills that employers value most, key responsibilities for each role and related job titles you can work towards. This comprehensive view gives you the tools to understand what each career truly entails, empowering you to pursue a path aligned with your goals and passions.
Create a career plan
Whether you’re just starting out, considering a career change or looking to level up in your field, the Career Plan feature can help you build a clear path toward pursuing your goals.
Getting started
Choosing the right career can feel overwhelming, especially if you're unsure where to start or what opportunities align with your interests. That’s why we’re here to help you discover the many possibilities ahead.Start by sharing where you are right now—your work history, career skills and experiences. Then, select a career path that inspires you, and we’ll create a plan personalized to your aspirations. This plan will set clear career goals, outline actionable steps and map out achievable milestones to keep you on track.
Pave a path to your future
From improving your skills to building connections and navigating job opportunities, your Career Plan provides the structure and guidance you need to move towards your future confidently. The tool adapts as you progress, offering fresh insights and updates to keep you motivated every step of the way. With the Career Plan, you gain a clear roadmap designed to guide you towards achieving your goals
Get career coaching
While we offer resources to help you learn about career development, you don't have to navigate your path alone.
1-on-1 career advising
Connect with one of our career advisors for 1-on-1 career support. In 30-minute sessions, ask your burning career-related questions and get advice on building your resume, prepping for job interviews, identifying your career goals and more. Meet with advisors as you need, with continuous support available throughout your career journey.
Live webinars
Hosted three to four times a month, our live webinars can help you gain deeper insights into important career- related topics. With themes ranging from resume writing and crafting portfolios to building a strong professional presence, our webinars help you prepare to take the first step toward pursuing your goals.
Written resume service
Need help fine-tuning your resume or cover letter? Simply submit your files, and our career development team will provide actionable advice to improve your materials. This convenient, accessible service is perfect for professionals who are looking to polish their job application documents.
Track your career skills
The Skills Profile is designed to help you track and understand your career skills in a meaningful way. You can use your profile to collect the skills you’ve demonstrated in your academic and work experience, all in one place. With this comprehensive perspective, you can better recognize the value of your skills and how they align with your goals.
How it works
The Skills Profile can help you track your progress, identify any gaps to address and strategically plan your next steps. For example, when you explore different career paths or job descriptions in the Career Navigator, you'll be able to see which career skills you already possess and others that you can earn to pursue your goals.
Why it matters
This feature helps you align your skills with career opportunities and create a focused plan for growth to pursue your interests. By using the Skills Profile, you gain clarity, direction and confidence to advance your career with purpose.
Find jobs fit for you
The Job Explorer is your go-to tool for finding your ideal position with less hassle. Browse job postings from multiple online job boards, organized in one convenient place so you don’t have to search across different sites.
Personalized results
With just a few clicks, you can explore opportunities tailored specifically to you. Using information like your degree program, location and Skills profile, the Job Explorer highlights roles that match your current abilities and the career skills you’re working to develop. This helps support your in finding jobs that align with your career goals.
Filter by preferences
You can also customize your results further by applying filters for remote work, job type or required experience, giving you control to focus on positions that suit your needs. With its intuitive design and smart personalization, the Job Explorer makes finding the right job simple and efficient, giving you more time to focus on what matters – landing the role that’s right for you.
Steer your path with our Career Navigator
Once you're a student at the University, you'll have access to the Career Navigator, our career guidance platform. Let's take a closer look at its offerings and how you can leverage them to navigate your career with confidence.
Explore potential career paths
Choosing the right career can feel overwhelming, especially if you're unsure where to start or what opportunities align with your interests. That’s why we’re here to help you discover the many possibilities ahead.
Career Interest Assessment
Find the career path that’s right for you with our Career Interest Assessment. React to simple statements about your career goals, like "I would like to start my own business." Share how each statement resonates with you to unlock a personalized list of career suggestions.
Dig into your career interests
Whether you’ve taken our assessment or already have a clear vision for your future, we want to help you make informed choices about your career path. With this platform, you’ll gain detailed insights into a wide range of professions. Learn about salary and projected job growth for each career. Discover the skills that employers value most, key responsibilities for each role and related job titles you can work towards. This comprehensive view gives you the tools to understand what each career truly entails, empowering you to pursue a path aligned with your goals and passions.
Create a career plan
Whether you’re just starting out, considering a career change or looking to level up in your field, the Career Plan feature can help you build a clear path toward pursuing your goals.
Getting started
Start by sharing where you are right now—your work history, career skills and experiences. Then, select a career path that inspires you, and we’ll create a plan personalized to your aspirations. This plan will set clear career goals, outline actionable steps and map out achievable milestones to keep you on track.
Pave a path to your future
From improving your skills to building connections and navigating job opportunities, your Career Plan provides the structure and guidance you need to move towards your future confidently. The tool adapts as you progress, offering fresh insights and updates to keep you motivated every step of the way. With the Career Plan, you gain a clear roadmap designed to guide you towards achieving your goals
Get career coaching
While we offer many resources to help you learn about all things related to career development, you never have to journey through your path alone.
1-on-1 career advising
Connect with one of our career advisors for personalized 1-on-1 career support. In 30-minute sessions, ask your burning career-related questions and get advice on building your resume, prepping for job interviews, identifying your career goals, navigating your career with confidence and more. Meet with advisors as often as you need, with continuous support available throughout your career journey.
Live webinars
Our live webinars are a great way to kick-start your career development. Hosted three to four times a month, these sessions can help you gain deeper insights into important career- related topics. With themes ranging from resume writing and crafting portfolios to building a strong professional presence, our webinars help you prepare to take the first step toward pursuing your goals.
Written resume service
Need help fine-tuning your resume or cover letter? Our written resume service makes it easy for you to get personalized feedback. Simply submit your files, and our career development team will provide actionable advice to improve your materials. This convenient, accessible service is perfect for professionals who are looking to polish their job application documents.
Track your career skills
The Skills Profile is designed to help you track and understand your career skills in a meaningful way. You can use your profile to collect the skills you’ve demonstrated in your academic and work experience, all in one place. With this comprehensive perspective, you can better recognize the value of your skills and how they align with your career goals.
How it works
The Skills Profile can help you track your progress, identify any gaps to address and strategically plan your next steps. For example, when you explore different career paths or job descriptions in the Career Navigator, you'll be able to see which career skills you already possess and others that you can earn to pursue your goals.
Why it matters
This feature helps you align your skills with career opportunities and create a focused plan for growth to pursue your interests. By using the Skills Profile, you gain clarity, direction and confidence to advance your career with purpose.
Find jobs fit for you
The Job Explorer is your go-to tool for finding your ideal position with less hassle. Browse job postings from multiple online job boards, organized in one convenient place so you don’t have to search across different sites.
Personalized results
With just a few clicks, you can explore opportunities tailored specifically to you. Using information like your degree program, location and Skills profile, the Job Explorer highlights roles that match your current abilities and the career skills you’re working to develop. This helps support your in finding jobs that align with your career goals.
Filter by preferences
You can also customize your results further by applying filters for remote work, job type or required experience, giving you control to focus on positions that suit your needs. With its intuitive design and smart personalization, the Job Explorer makes finding the right job simple and efficient, giving you more time to focus on what matters – landing the role that’s right for you.
Programs built around skills employers want
Our programs are designed to teach skills sought after by employers in today's market. Learn from real-world faculty with an average of 28+ years of professional experience, bringing their industry insights straight to you in the classroom. With every 5- to 6- week course, gain practical, career-focused skills to enhance your professional profile and prepare for your career goals.
A word from our alumni
My career advising experience gave me a peace of mind. I'm feeling ready to take on the challenges that new graduates experience entering their new career.”
Constance Perry
BSCPSS | MISIOP
Alumni stories
Find out what’s possible through the careers of our alumni. From overcoming challenges to achieving professional milestones, their journeys prove that bold decisions can lead to a fulfilling future.
Shammai T. shares her story
For students like alumna Shammai T., career growth is a top priority. Learn about Shammai's inspiring story and how the Career Services for Life® commitment empowered her to reach her career goals.
- Constance
- Alumni stories
- Shammai
Free resources
Get started with our career guides
Learn about inspiring careers aligned to the degrees we offer. Find out what professionals in these roles do, explore earning potential and growth prospects and understand the skills and education required. Your next step starts here.
From our blog
Our career services are designed to empower you to take charge of your future. You'll have the support and resources to navigate the job market, set clear goals and make confident decisions as you work toward your career aspirations.”
Jessica Roper
Director, Career Services
Questions?
Connect with an enrollment representative to learn more about our career services and how we can help you pursue your goals.
[1] Active student is defined as a University of Phoenix degree of certificate student who has attended a course within the last 30 days or is on an approved leave of absence.
[2] Graduate is defined as an individual who has successfully completed a University of Phoenix degree or certificate program.