Job & Internship Search
The Center for Career Development is designed to assist students throughout the job and internship search process. Career Counselors are available to meet with students on a one-on-one basis, or in a group setting to discuss career goals and action steps to help you achieve those goals.
Where to begin
- Meet with a Career Counselor to discuss career goals
- Speak with your Advisor to learn of internship requirements
Handshake
University of Bridgeport uses Handshake to connects you, UB, and employers together. You’ll see internships and jobs posted specifically for students, and employers actively recruiting from UB. Employers on Handshake can message students with event invites, interview requests, and new job opportunities. With 500,000+ companies hiring on Handshake, it'll be your one-stop-shop for launching your career.
For employers
The Center for Career Development offers a variety of services for employers to recruit qualified candidates. Career Advisors are available to discuss your specific hiring needs and to ensure that you are interviewing prepared, qualified, and passionate candidates.
University of Bridgeport can help you find the perfect internship. You can apply the knowledge you’ve gained in the classroom and learn even more on the job. An internship is also a great opportunity to make important contacts in your industry. Our students have recently interned at some of these top companies and organizations:
Other ways to find a job/internship
- Resume referral/on-campus recruitment
- Center for Career Development
- Faculty referrals
- Networking
- Career and Internship Expo
- Search engines
- Glassdoor.com
Contact Career Development
The Heckman Center
Wahlstrom Library, 2nd floor
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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