On this page, you will find a collection of handouts on various topics, some of our ASAP Advocates' favorite links, student recommendations, and books to help you navigate college.

Tools

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                 UAH Resources
    • Stepping Blocks

      "An online career exploration platform that provides data-driven tools and resources to help students make informed decisions about their academic and career paths."

    • Forage

      "Real Companies. Real Experience. Real Jobs. Explore careers and prepare for the job with hundreds of free job simulations designed by the world's top employers."

    • Internship and Co-Ops at UAH

      "More information on the program, its requirements, and the Co-op and Internship Handbook."

    • i4 Employer Engagement

      "The purpose of i4 is to purposefully match students with employer partners that view these students as potential employees. It is an in-depth introduction to the organization and allows the employer partner to engage with students on a deeper level than the traditional recruiting strategies. i4 is broken down into four phases: introduce, inspire, integrate, and invest. After three years, the employer will have participated in one full life cycle of the program, with a different student cohort in each of the phases. Student Application: For application updates, please email i4@uah.edu

    • Charger Path

      "UAH's career platform for students and alumni. Search for a position, tools to build a resume, the latest information on UAH career fairs, and more."

    • Plan B- Backup Career Plans worksheet

      "Creating an alternative path to ensure your future academic and career success can help alleviate stress if your original plan does not work out." Use this sheet to help you get thinking.

       

      Other Resources
    • Which Careers Match Your Skills?

      "One way to begin your search for a career is to think about what you are good at and then find careers that match your skills." Use this tool to help.

    • LinkedIn: How to Make a Perfect LinkedIn Profile as a College Student

      "Think of LinkedIn as your interactive resume—a place to demonstrate your skills, tell your story, and network with employers and professionals so you can begin to build your career. Need help getting started?" Check out this article.

    • Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

      "The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States."

    • USA Jobs

      Apply for jobs in the federal government.

    • Engineering Resumes

      A place to review and discuss engineering resumes.

    • How to Choose a Major in 2025 - Tips, Tactics, and Examples

      "There is no single formula for choosing a major. It’s too much of a complex decision to be put in a line or two, no matter what way you approach it. That’s why we decided to create this guide. We’re going to teach you some tips and tricks that can make decision-making easier for you."

    • STEM Courses

       

      StudentSphere

      Recommendations from students, for students

      Insights

      Blogs created by our office based on common trends

      • A Student's Dilemma: Contemplating Skipping Class
      • Smart Moves: To Change Your Academic Game
        • August: Kick-start Your Semester,  
        • September: Virtual Guide- App Recs & Online Classes,  
        • October:  Fully Committing to The Rest of The Semester,  
        • November: Support Network,  
        • December: The End Game, 
        • January: New Beginnings: Beginning Of Semester To-do List, 
        • February: Time is Key: Enhancing Productivity,  
        • March: Importance of Civic Engagement,  
        • April: Money Moves

      Books We Recommend

      • The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home