Terry Career Resources
Ready to put your degree to use? USS can help you.
Getting Started
Terry Undergraduate Student Services (USS) offers a number of resources to ensure you’re ready to land the big interview. This includes resume-building resources, interview preparation, professional development and employer engagement.
Sharpening Your Terry Edge
As a student of the Terry College of Business, you have exclusive access to the Undergraduate Student Services (USS) team. Our team provides opportunities to engage, grow your network, interview coaching, as well as professional development and alumni events. Ultimately, these services can help sharpen your Terry Edge as you transition from a student to professional and begin building your professional network.
Schedule a Career Consultation
Not sure where to start? Meet one-on-one with a member of our team to get personalized guidance on your academic and career goals. We can help you:
- Explore career paths and Terry career resources
- Improve and tailor your resume for specific opportunities
- Discover professional development, leadership, and wellness programs
- Connect with student organizations that match your interests
Schedule your consultation and take the next step toward your goals.
Résumé FAQs
Get answers to common resume questions, from formatting and ATS tips to tailoring your content for each application.
Need help with your résumé? Schedule a résumé review with USS and view our résumé template.
Once your résumé is finalized, upload it to Handshake, the University’s online job and internship platform.
Interview Prep
Strong interview preparation helps you communicate your value clearly and show employers that you understand both the role and the organization.
Research The Company
Before the interview, research:
- the organization’s mission
- location(s) and structure
- products or services
- industry trends
- competitors
- leadership
- recent news
- what the role is designed to contribute
Also think about how your background connects to what they need most.
Phone Interviews
For phone interviews:
- Use a professional voicemail greeting
- Choose a quiet space
- Reduce distractions
- Make sure your signal or Wi-Fi is reliable
Video Interviews
For video interviews:
- Test Zoom, Teams, or the required platform in advance
- Use a professional username
- Silence your phone
- Choose a clean, distraction-free background
- Dress professionally
- Look at the camera to maintain eye contact
- Elevate your laptop if needed
Before the Interview
Do
- Schedule a mock interview confirm the time, date, and location
- Know the names and titles of your interviewers
- Prepare for different question types
- Choose business professional attire
- Prepare 3–5 questions to ask
Don’t
- Prepare the same way for every interview
- Wait until the last minute
- Focus your questions on salary and benefits too early
During the Interview
Do
- Maintain strong posture and eye contact
- Listen carefully give clear, specific examples
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early for in-person interviews
- Bring extra copies of your résumé
- Clarify next steps before leaving
Don’t
- Ramble
- Give vague answers
- Speak negatively about past employers or coworkers
after the Interview
Do
- Send a thank-you email within 24 hours
- Follow up if you have not heard back within the stated timeline
- Continue your search while you wait
Don’t
- Send follow-up messages with spelling or grammar mistakes
- Assume one interview means the search is over
Want to practice? Set up a Terry Peer Interview Coaching appointment.
Networking
Networking helps you learn about careers, build relationships, and uncover opportunities — and it starts by being willing to meet one more person than you know today.
Getting Started
- Know yourself.
Reflect on your skills, interests, personality, and values so you can speak clearly about what you want. - Determine your purpose.
If you are exploring, focus on gathering information. If you are job searching, focus on advice, leads, and relationships. - Build a list of contacts.
Start with classmates, family, professors, advisors, employers, and alumni. Then expand through events, organizations, and online communities. - Practice your introduction.
Prepare a brief elevator pitch that includes your name, school, major, and reason for reaching out.
Informational Interviews
- An informational interview is a short conversation with a professional in a field you want to learn more about. It can help you better understand a role, industry, or company while also growing your network.
Sample Questions to Ask
- How did you get started in this field?
- What is your educational background?
- What are your major responsibilities?
- What is most rewarding about your work?
- What is a typical day like?
- What are common entry-level roles in this field?
- What skills or qualities are most important for success?
- What factors matter most when hiring?
- What is the future outlook for this career area?
- What classes or experiences would you recommend while I am still in college?
- How do people usually hear about open roles in this field?
- Who else would you recommend I speak with?
Ways to Network
- Join TerryConnect.
Connect with Terry students and alumni for career advice and relationship-building. - Attend Terry events.
Use speaker series, Terry Talks, and employer events to meet professionals and ask thoughtful questions. - Read This Week at Terry.
Stay current on events and opportunities to meet alumni and employers. - Grow outside the classroom.
Student organizations, case competitions, and experiential programs can strengthen your skills while expanding your network.
How to Prepare
- Identify a professional in a field of interest
- Research the person and their organization
- Reach out by email or phone to request a brief conversation
- Prepare questions in advance
- Keep the conversation to 30 minutes or less
- Be mindful of the other person’s time
Grow your network through
TerryConnect
TerryConnect bridges Terry students and an international network of more than 75,000 alumni, all eager to network and support those connected to the Terry College of Business.
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UGA Career Center
The UGA Career Center provides assistance with selecting majors, connecting with a mentor, and exploring careers and graduate studies.
Internships and Jobs
Handshake is the UGA Career Center’s job posting platform. Find part-time jobs, internships, and full-time employment opportunities.