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Portland State University Career Center

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Portland State University Career Center

Your source for career tips, job resources, & future planning. Serving all Portland State University students & alumni.

The mission of PSU Career Services is to empower students and alumni to explore, develop, and achieve their career goals. We develop employer, campus, and community partnerships to support students and alumni in obtaining career positions, internships, part-time employment, and on-campus jobs. We support individuals in all aspects of their career development including: exploration, preparation and

planning, job searching, and making career changes and transitions. You can access our services through:

• Appointments and drop-ins with career counselors
• Career workshops and employer events (offered each month)
• Career + Internship Fairs (offered each term)
• 1-credit career planning class (UNST 195)

Please call 503.725.4613 for information or visit our website: www.pdx.edu/careers

10/14/2025

Join us for a visit The Oregonian and learn about careers in journalism, digital media, and storytelling! Dive behind the scenes with a panel of current Oregonian employees and discover the future of local news.

Spaces are limited, so register now - link to our Workshop & Event Calendar with registration info is in our Linktree.

What is The Oregonian?
Founded in 1850, The Oregonian is the oldest continuously published newspaper on the U.S. West Coast and the largest in Oregon. It delivers award-winning journalism across print, digital, podcasts, newsletters, databases, and live events and serves as a trusted resource across the state.

What You’ll Be Part Of:
⭐ Exploring careers in journalism, multimedia reporting, digital strategy, and content creation
⭐ Learning how a legacy newspaper adapts to today’s fast-changing news landscape
⭐ Understanding how award-winning local media informs and empowers communities

Why You Should Join:
⭐ Hear firsthand from The Oregonian staff—reporters, digital strategists, editors—about their work and pathways into the industry
⭐ Peek behind the curtain at how storytelling meets technology: from investigative reporting to podcasts, newsletters, and community engagement
⭐ Learn how The Oregonian continues to lead in local journalism while evolving with the times
⭐ Come meet the team, spark your curiosity, and find out how a career in media can shape the stories and impact of our region.

05/14/2025

Get to know Giovanna, our amazing Employer Relations Manager here at the PSU University Career Center! 😊

04/17/2025

Thank you to everyone who rallied tonight and got our numbers up! This is amazing!

04/07/2025

How do you navigate stress related to making a decision?

04/01/2025

Start your spring term strong with workshops and events geared to support you in developing your career readiness skills & expand your network! Read on for the details 💫

Job Search 101 Virtual Workshop
Date & Time: Saturday, March 29 | 12:00 – 1:30pm

Job searching can be a big task, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach for how to do it. This workshop explores ways to conduct an intentional job search and provides concrete tools and resources to increase your chances of success.
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★ Meet Employers On-Campus: College Possible
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 1 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Walkway Between SMSU & Cramer Hall
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Internship Overview Virtual Workshop
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 2 | 12:30 – 2:00pm

This discussion-based workshop covers topics such as the benefits of doing an internship, search tips, informational interviewing, networking, and how to create your own internship. Time for Q&A will be available.
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★ Pennant Skilled Nursing Opportunities Info Session
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 2 | 4:00 – 5:00pm
Location: Smith Memorial Student Union Building (SMSU) Room 333

07/09/2024

Hey Vikings! The Commission for the Blind, a mission driven state agency, is looking for an Operations and Policy Analyst. This person will be responsible for overseeing the client database, operationalizing federal legislation, and data reporting. This position is eligible for hybrid work out of the Portland office. Check this job out on Handshake, and if you’re interested, be sure to apply by July 14th! 🌟

05/08/2024

Join the as a STEM Summer Program Assistant this summer! Work alongside instructors to inspire middle schoolers through hands-on prototyping activities at Verizon Innovation Learning camps. Enhance your skills in Immersive Media, Smart Solutions, Digital Product Innovation, or Artificial Intelligence. Learn more on Handshake!

05/02/2024

Although the Spring Career & Internship Fair was canceled, we’re still excited to showcase work opportunities to students and alumni!

We’ll be highlighting some of the employers who were scheduled to attend the Career & Internship Fair. Let’s kick things off strong with , a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health services to veterans.

Here’s how ColumbiaCare Services describes their mission: “ColumbiaCare is in the business of changing people’s lives. We help people become self-sufficient to the greatest degree possible, to experience wellbeing, and meet their full potential in their everyday lives. We specialize in designing, developing, and operating a full continuum of behavioral health care in the community, where people can receive the most clinically appropriate treatment based on their individual needs and strengths. We are a non-profit organization specializing in mental health and veterans’ services. Our spectrum of services includes residential programs for adults with mental illness, outpatient services, supported housing, peer support services, Veterans housing and services, and more. We offer our employees competitive benefits and wages, Employee Resource Groups, and opportunities for career advancement. We value doing the right thing (including centering diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice), challenging the status quo, and leaning into our vulnerability. We have programs throughout the state of Oregon and administrative hubs in Medford, Portland, and Eugene. “

Stay tuned for more employer highlights!

04/30/2024

The Spring 2024 Career & Internship Fair, scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1), has been canceled.

We are working on ways to engage with registered employers and ensure that students are informed of current job and internship opportunities. Please stay tuned to our social media (LinkedIn & Instagram) for updates.

Most employers have contact information on their registration profiles; please reach out to employers directly if you are excited about specific opportunities!

We understand that this is a difficult time for both our local and global community. If you are in crisis and need support, please refer to the community crisis numbers and culturally specific crisis resources outlined on SHAC’s Emergency & Crisis page: https://lnkd.in/gDmPEgv6

If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact us at [email protected]

04/24/2024

The Spring Career & Internship Fair is just around the corner! At the Career & Internship Fair, you’ll have the chance to meet about 50 employers who are hiring now! Here are some of the benefits of attending the Career & Internship Fair:

⭐️ Learn about potential job and internship opportunities that may align with your interests and career goals

⭐️ Spark connections with employers

⭐️ Take a professional headshot with Iris, the University Career Center’s professional Photo Booth

Join us at the Viking Pavilion on Wednesday, May 1st, from 11am to 3pm. Register and learn about the employers attending on Handshake!

04/23/2024

Happy Transfer Appreciation Day! As a transfer student, your diverse experiences bring an invaluable perspective to the world of work. From navigating different academic environments to immersing yourself in new communities, you have cultivated resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness which has prepared you to succeed in a variety of positions.
 Learning how to articulate your past experiences and connect them with the work you want to be doing is an integral part of a successful job or internship search. The job search and application process can be intimidating and is full of unspoken rules, but the UCC is here to help you every step of the way!

If you want to learn more about how to identify and communicate transferable skills, check out our Transferable Skills Guide, linked in our story and Linktree. Hard copies of the Transferable Skills Guide are in FMH 342, which is the location of both the University Career Center and Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center!

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724 SW HarrisonSt
Portland, OR
97207

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.pdx.edu/careers

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