Reference letters are a key component of the application materials needed by U-M students and alumni seeking admission to continuing education opportunities and future employment. To achieve their goals, students rely on the support of faculty and staff who can speak to the strength of their candidacy for future opportunities via quality reference letters. Being in the position to evaluate students’ strengths and areas for growth enables faculty and staff to be key contributors in facilitating students’ success.

If you are the first in your family to attend a four-year school with plans to eventually attend law school, know that there are people, resources and programs to support you:

"Looking back on my freshman year, the Employer Challenge was a great introduction to the business and consulting space. I was never one to jump into competitions or public speaking events in high school, so I was a bit nervous coming into the challenge, but the feedback we received from the Meijer team really grew my confidence and visual/verbal presentation skills. A lot of my peer mentees have asked me about ways to learn more about business beyond the usual coursework and clubs, and I always end up recommending the employer challenges to them.” 

Many pre-heath students will end up contemplating, at some point, the possibility of participating in short term health-related volunteer experiences abroad either for spring break or perhaps during the summer.

Please go to full conference webpage for additional details and registration: https://rackham.umich.edu/phd-connections/

DACA and undocumented students may find these resources informative as they explore possibilities:

Navigating Graduate School: Resource Guide for Undocumented Students

Article on Dreamers Fighting to Practice Law

If you are interested in the health professions, we encourage you to peruse the Health Track Guide and join the Health Career Track from your Handshake account to receive exclusive emails and newsletters from the UM University Career Center about relevant upcoming events and opportunities.  And, of course, you are welcome to schedule an appointment with our career coaches for more individualized assistance.

If you are interested in the legal field, we encourage you to peruse the Law Track Guide and join the Law Career Track from your Handshake account to receive exclusive emails and newsletters from the UM University Career Center about relevant upcoming events and opportunities.  And, of course, you are welcome to schedule an appointment with our career coaches for more individualized assistance.

Common Cultural Barriers to the Job Search
Obviously, American cultural attitudes and behaviors related to job hunting and work may be more or less alien to those of your own culture. If you have not thoroughly absorbed American work-related cultural values and expectations, you may want to read this section, which addresses some possible cultural barriers to an effective job search. 

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Career Guide for DACA Students at the University of Michigan

Welcome! This career guide offers advice to continue developing and making the most of your University of Michigan experience. Its purpose is to provide insights on how to use in-class and out-of-class experiences to position yourself for future success, whether you are interested in securing internships, full-time jobs or admission to graduate school. Although some information may seem familiar, this career guide has content that may be new and helpful for your decision-making and planning.