Graduate, have you landed your dream job? Are you moving on to a graduate or professional degree? Entering military or volunteer service? Launching a business of your own? Or not yet sure what the day after commencement will bring you?

U Career Success is here to celebrate your accomplishments—or to help you accelerate your next steps—while you pave the way for other students like you to benefit from the hard work of earning your degree.

The graduation survey asks whether you’ll be working, starting a business, furthering your education, volunteering, entering military service, or something else unique to you. If you’re still seeking a position, don’t panic. Our career coaches are eager to walk you through the steps to create the professional future you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

How does the graduation survey help my fellow students?

At a time when some question the value of a university degree, it’s more important than ever to demonstrate how your education has boosted your opportunities. Median lifetime earnings are $1.2 million higher for bachelor’s degree holders; those with graduate degrees may earn even more. Medians point the way, but what matters most is what results you get from the time you’ve invested in your education. Sharing your experience allows U Career Success to paint an accurate picture of roles, companies, organizations and average salaries that, in turn, help others choose from an ever-growing array of possibilities. Your story lays the groundwork for each successive class of U graduates.

Survey results are anonymously aggregated to create resources reflecting potential employers, job positions, locations and compensation averages, which can be sorted by majors and degree types. That information in turn helps U students decide between career paths and assists departments and colleges to better support future career trajectories.

How does the survey help me?

The University’s rankings and future funding benefit from an accurate picture of all students’ outcomes. As our students rise, the U’s rankings rise along with them, boosting the value of your degree in the employment marketplace. We can’t paint the full picture without your unique brushstroke.

What if my post-grad plans are uncertain?

Perhaps your diploma’s within reach, but your career plans are still up in the air. We get it. The expert career coaches at U Career Success are ready to help you at any and every point in your journey. Whether you’re just starting your search, applying for positions, in the process of interviews or auditions, or entering the often intimidating stage of negotiating a job offer—or anything in between—our coaches offer you the benefit of a trusted advisor who has seen it all before and successfully guided students like you through the same steps to achieve their goals. If you’ve put it off until now or it’s been too long since you checked in with us, schedule your appointment today.

The secret sauce of U Career Success is a dedicated Corporate & Community Engagement team that works closely with more than 1,500 employers around the state, nation and globe to develop opportunities for every U student. These relationship managers work with your coach to find career matches that fit your unique talents and interests. It’s like having a friend in every field of work you’re exploring. They extend your network, create in-person connections for you at events, panels, club meetings and classes, and offer many opportunities for you to meet employers you haven’t considered but may enjoy working for. That’s an advantage that works for current students from first-year students to PhDs, so don’t wait until graduation to cash in on it.

Put me in, coach!

Every athlete knows their performance improves exponentially with a good coach. U Career Success offers a level of service that others pay top dollar for. Coaches are your partners through the process: they’ll suggest, connect and practice with you to build the career confidence that will take you all the way. Most importantly, they’ve got your back throughout and can’t wait to celebrate every win along the way.

Act now

The deadline to complete the survey is April 15. We’re excited to learn of your next steps. Remember, whether or not your plans are fixed, the two minutes you spend completing the survey boosts the value of your degree, helps you and your student colleagues, and improves the university’s ability to carry forth your legacy. While your career is just one aspect of your impact on your family and communities, we’re proud to help you create your amazing future.