Career Development

As you progress through your studies at UWA, the Office of Career Development is here to support you—at no cost—on your path toward a rewarding career. Our goal is to help you, both on campus and virtually, by providing professional development opportunities that connect you with employers for internships, job shadowing, and employment. Let our TIGERCareer Team help you become a candidate for success. We work for you!

Professional Career Development Services

for all UWA Students and Recent Graduates

Resume and/or Cover Letter Review

Job Packet Development Assistance

Practice Mock Interviews

Internship and Job Search Assistance

Career Assessments/Interpretation

Career Fair/Employer Connection Events

Career Exploration Field Trips

Professional Job Skills Workshops/Classroom Engagement

Professional Dining Etiquette Luncheon

Tiger Threads Professional Clothing Career Closet

Business Dining Etiquette Luncheon

SYMPLICITY: Job and Internship Board Postings and Professional Development

You’re invited to the TIGERCareer Fair!

Looking for a job, internship, or professional networking opportunity? Don’t miss the TIGERCareer Fair, open to all currently enrolled UWA students.

Thursday, November 6, 2025
12:00–3:00 p.m.
Hughes Gymnasium

Highlights:

  • Meet employers hiring across all degree areas

  • Free professional headshots

  • Resume Reward Drawing – win one of six $50 prizes

Bring your UWA ID and dress professionally!

Make an Appointment

To schedule an on campus or virtual appointment, contact the Office of Career Development via:

Director: Gena Doggett Robbins
Phone: (205) 652-5545
Email: grobbins@uwa.edu

Campus Office
Brock Hall, Room 121
UWA Station 63
Livingston, AL 35470

Tiger Threads Professional Attire

UWA Career Development sponsors Tiger Threads, a professional career clothing resource provided for current UWA students. The career closet provides professional clothing for events such as job interviews, career fairs and networking events. UWA students may obtain one outfit at no charge per year (Fall, Spring and Summer sessions). Only two shoppers are allowed in the closet at a time. Student ID is required.

Location: Brock Hall, Room 123

Hours of Opperation:
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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