Career Center in Becker Hall

Career Center in Becker Hall

At the Career Center, you will:

  • Align your personal passions with your academic and professional pursuits.
  • Connect with alumni in all fields through the Union Career Advisory Network (UCAN)
  • Write effective cover letters and resumes.
  • Power up your business etiquette, interviewing, and job search skills.
  • Meet potential employers at campus career and internship fairs and other employer alumni events.

DROP-IN APPOINTMENTS
New for the 2022-2023 School Year, drop-in to the Career Center with a quick question. Drop-In Appointments are 15-minute appointments that are great for quick questions about Career Center resources, LinkedIn/Networking questions, or Handshake. Additionally Drop-In Appointments are available to assist with brief critiques/advising regarding first/second drafts of resumes and cover letters. No need to schedule ahead of time, just drop-in during the times below:

Spring Term 2023 Drop-In Schedule:
Monday- 3:30pm-4:30pm
Wednesday- 1:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday- 12:00pm-2:00pm
Friday- 11:30am-12:30pm

**30-minute scheduled appointments for more involved assistance are still available. Schedule these appointments through Handshake.**

APPOINTMENTS
Schedule appointments with Career Advisors through Handshake.

ALUMNI APPOINTMENTS
Union College Alumni who graduated between June 2015 - June 2022 are eligible to schedule appointments via Handshake. Alumni appointment availability opens September 28, 2022. If you have questions about accessing Handshake or appointment availability please email careercenter@union.edu.

BOOK A QUIET SPACE FOR AN INTERVIEW OR NETWORKING CALL
Students can reserve a room for an interview or networking call during business hours. Email careercenter@union.edu to book a room for use during business hours. Or, schedule a space on campus through 25Live: RCC 204, 301 or 410 in Reamer Campus Center, and if available, Minerva seminar rooms and Karp classrooms. We encourage you to place a "Do not disturb" sign on the door.

EMPLOYER/ALUMNI INFO SESSIONS & RECRUITING EVENTS IN HANDSHAKE
Employer/Graduate School representatives and Alumni will be presenting both virtual and in-person sessions to engage with students, share recruiting techniques, and tips about their hiring processes.

WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS
Take advantage of Career Education and Professional Development workshops happening in our office. See the schedule in Handshake.

CAMPUS WIDE PROGRAM REQUEST FORM
Request Career Center staff to present a workshop/event for your group- Program Request Form Link

BIG INTERVIEW
Big Interview is our free, virtual training tool that helps you learn and practice your interviewing skill

Career Center in Becker Hall

Career Center in Becker Hall

Career Center in Becker Hall

Stanley R. Becker Hall
807 Union St.
Schenectady, NY 12308

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Fax: (518) 388-6544

Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Sat - Sun: closed

-Appointments and workshops are scheduled through Handshake.