Whether you're beginning your job search or your internship search it's important to know where to start. Check out our resources to give you an idea on how to get going and where to focus your attention and time at to be most effective.
Rachel Zhang
She/Her
Hello there! I'm Rachel Zhang, Career Coach for international students. I am passionate about supporting you, whether your next journey leads you to a job, graduate school, or any other path you decide to pursue. As a proud member of the Direct Service Team, I'm on a mission to link you up with the fantastic tools and resources that can supercharge your career development. You can count on me for personalized 1:1 advising and exciting programming. Together, we'll navigate the pathways to your dreams and aspirations, making sure you have all the support you need.
Nicholas Vanderpool
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Hi, my name is Nick, and I am the Pre-Professional Services Coordinator at the UCC. I support U-M Pre-Health and Pre-Law students as they navigate planning their careers, including exploring career options, pursuing volunteer and other experiences outside of the classroom, and understanding the various considerations necessary for applying to programs. Aside from working 1 on 1 with U-M students, I manage the UCC’s Health and Law career tracks, as well as our Med App and Gearing Up to Apply (GUTA) canvas sites.
Nate Hill
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As the Social Media & Community Engagement Strategist, I manage the University Career Center’s online presence ⏤ including the UCC’s website/online tools, email campaigns, and social media accounts. I’m excited about the opportunity to connect with you and other students to learn more about how the UCC can assist you in reaching your goals.
Meagan Hart-Molloy
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Welcome! I serve as the Assistant Director of Employer Relations & Strategic Initiatives within the University Career Center. In this role, I oversee our employer engagement strategy and our employer relations team. I also have the privilege of meeting with students to discuss their career exploration and development.
Kirsten Elling, Ph.D.
She/Her
Greetings! As an Assistant Director, I support the career development of U-M's Ph.D. students through 1:1 career counseling, program development and delivery, and service as liaison to Rackham Graduate School. Additionally, I consult and collaborate with U-M faculty in support of graduate student career development. I’ve been engaged in gender and diversity issues throughout my career, and enjoy working with graduate students at all stages of their career and educational journeys.
Handshake Policy Statement
Handshake offers University of Michigan, Ann Arbor students and new graduates online access to job and internship postings, on-campus interviews, employer presentations and job/graduate school fairs. Frequent and ethical use of this system will be an asset in your job search and will ensure fair use for all that utilize the system. The following four policies are designed to encourage ethical and collegial use. Your usage of the system implies your agreement to these policies and University Career Center practices.
University Career Center Appointment Policies
No-Show policy for appointments with University Career Center staff