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Career and Professional Development

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Career-Ready, Set, Go!
UHart helps you make smart career decisions.

In the Office of Career and Professional Development we don't just help you with your resume and job searches—We challenge you to explore career paths, learn new skills, and network with industry experts. Here, you will be part of career communities that will empower you to find a job that you will love.

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At UHart, you will find your career path, but you won't walk it alone

Student Resources

Are you currently studying at UHart and looking for internships, jobs, career advice, or resume feedback, UHart’s Career and Professional Development Office can help guide you to make smart career decisions.

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Employer Resources

Are you looking to start an internship program, attend one of our career fairs, or meet with our students? A member of our career team will strategize ways we can work together to engage uhart students to meet your goals and objectives.

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Alumni Resources
Our help and support doesn't stop at graduation. We are here for students throughout their lifetime to help them succeed in their careers. Learn more about our alumni resources.
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We are here to help you

Find Your Career Path

Not sure what you want to do? It's okay. Our office can help you through programming in the career studio, access to online assessments, and networking opportunities with industry experts and employers.

Be Prepared

Get help with resumes and cover letters, complete a mock interview, get advice on interviewing strategies, and learn how to use LinkedIn to network professionally.
Search for Opportunities

Get advice on conducting an effective job or internship search, attend career fairs, and explore if graduate school is right for you.

Meet the team

Brooke Penders
Executive Director
Career and Professional Development

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Kate Darcy Hohenthal
Instructor of Academic Strategies; Assistant Director, Student Engagement and Experiential Education
Career and Professional Development
Academic Strategies

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Ryan Polk
Assistant Director, Employer Relations
Career and Professional Development

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Connor Luce
Career Success Coach/Advisor
Career and Professional Development

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Tae Hwan Lee
Career Success Coach/Advisor
Career and Professional Development

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Meet Our Student Peer Mentor

The career peer mentor and graduate students in the Office of Career and Professional Development each play an important role in helping students find their career passion—they meet with students, work on marketing materials, social media content, event planning, and more. Come by the Career Studio to meet them in person.

Sarah Gada

Career Peer Mentor Sarah Gada is a mathematics major with a minor in actuarial science. She strives to be a strong and well-rounded individual, and hopes to become a successful actuary. Sarah enjoys being a part of and growing the community around her, and she loves working with others. Sarah is currently part of multiple organizations to help her make as many connections as possible. Some of those organizations include the University's Equestrian Team, Math Club, and the National FFA Organization.