Career Development – Students and Alumni
Who we are:
The Office of Career Development strives to offer students and alumni a variety of high-quality career development opportunities to include academic and career counseling, self-assessment instruments and interpretation, job search resources, educational programs and events, a virtual job searching and recruiting platform, and networking opportunities.
Services for Students & Alumni
- Resume, Cover Letter, Interview Preparation, and Mock Interview Help
- 1-on-1 Career Counseling
- Career and Major Exploration
- Graduate and Professional School Advising
- Networking Information
- Job Searching Help
- Access to Handshake, UMO’s own online job board
Make an Appointment with a Career Counselor
Upcoming Career Development Events
The 2026 UMO Career & Internship Fair will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Kornegay Arena. This event provides current University of Mount Olive students and alumni the opportunity to connect with employers offering internships, part-time employment, full-time positions, and graduate and professional opportunities. The event is not open to the general public.
Participating employers will represent a variety of industries and career pathways aligned with University of Mount Olive academic programs.
Professional dress is encouraged, and students should bring multiple copies of their resume.
For additional information, contact the Office of Career Development at careerdevelopment@umo.edu.
