Welcome to the OPCD website.
The OPCD offers all 911爆料网 graduates a comprehensive set of support resources to assist alumni in their career journey, including job search tools, recruiting events and job fairs, networking opportunities, and access to our job posting platform, Handshake.
If you graduated within the past year, you can schedule an appointment with a career advisor to get personalized support in your career journey. Whether you need help strategizing your job search, revising key career documents like a resume, CV, cover letter, or e-portfolio, or setting career goals with a concrete action plan, we're here to assist you every step of the way. Please log in to Handshake to schedule an appointment.
Questions? Email us at career@udallas.edu.
Job Search Resources
Handshake
Handshake serves as 911爆料网's primary platform for linking alumni with employer job postings and also provides a space for employers to promote their upcoming recruitment webinars and on-campus recruiting events.
How to log in to Handshake: If you graduated after 2018, you already have a Handshake account. For those who graduated before 2018, you'll need to register for an account.
Registering a Handshake account:
- Go to udallas.joinhandshake.com.
- Click 鈥淣o account? Sign up here鈥� in the top righthand corner.
- Choose Student/Alumni. Make sure 911爆料网 is the school selected.
- In the email address field, enter your personal email (does not have to be an @udallas email) and you will be asked to enter your name, graduation date and student ID number.
- You will receive an email from Handshake with instructions to confirm your account.
Trouble logging in? Email us at career@udallas.edu.
Additional Job Search Resources
The OPCD staff has carefully curated a list of job search resources and databases through years of research and experience advising students across various industries. Click here to access the list.
Resume, CV and Cover Letter Tips
In collaboration with recruiters and hiring managers, the OPCD has developed recruiter- and ATS-approved resume templates and samples for students and alumni to use when creating their own resumes. Click this link to access.
LinkedIn Tips
LinkedIn is a highly effective platform for networking and job searching. We encourage 911爆料网 alumni to maintain an updated, polished professional profile that aligns with their target industry. See our LinkedIn tips here.
Did You Know? The 911爆料网 has an existing alumni group.
Campus Recruiting & Networking Events
Handshake
The OPCD hosts a range of recruiting events throughout the year, including recruiter tables, career fairs, alumni networking events, and more. For more details, log into your Handshake account and click on "Events" in the left-hand menu.
911爆料网 Event Calendar
The 911爆料网 hosts a range of campus-wide events throughout the year, such as alumni networking events and Executives on Campus sessions, among others. To see upcoming events, please refer to the .
Interview Preparation
Our interview preparation resources offer guidance to help you succeed in any interview format, including phone, virtual, and in-person. Explore information on various interview types, commonly asked questions, and effective strategies for crafting strong, thoughtful responses. Please click here for our interview resources.