The mission of University Career Services (UCS) is to provide guidance
and resources to a diverse student body for the attainment of students'
career-related goals. UCS achieves this mission by:
partnering with students and alumni to facilitate lifelong career
development through self-awareness, experiential learning, and career
decision-making;
advising University faculty and staff by providing information and
programs to help them better understand the career-related needs of
students;
involving alumni, parents, and employers as key resources in the
development of informational and experiential career exploration networks;
nurturing and growing relationships with organizations interested
in the recruitment and employment of students and alumni.
A letter of recommendation can make or break an application for graduate school or employment. Knowing who and how to ask for a letter goes a long way. Watch this video by
Career Peer Educator Aileen Wang for a few tips.