Alumni Career Success and Support
Connect Your Career to the UNC Bear Network
UNC's Bear Network is the global community of more than 130,000 alumni and friends representing different cities, different class years, and different careers. Connect to the Bear Network through a regional alumni group, alumni employer or alumni career advisor to launch and advance your career after UNC. For alumni looking to give back, the Bear Network provides an opportunity to support the career success of fellow Bears through volunteering, on-campus recruiting, and network development.
Students & Alumni
Prepare and Connect
Get the advice you need, create genuine career connections, and access valuable resources and insight from UNC Center for Career Readiness and your Alumni Association.
Alumni Volunteers & Employers
Advise and Recruit
Get involved by hiring fellow Bears, post open positions on Handshake, connect your professional network to UNC, and share your career expertise with fellow Bears.
Learn more about connecting with or becoming an Alumni Career Advisor or Employer
Insight at Your Fingertips
Connect to the advice you need to power your career development. Webinars, blogs, videos and more. All designed to help you get the support you need from any where, at any time.
Webinar Series: Power Your LinkedIn Presence
WATCH NOW
Watch a quick video and learn the best techniques for putting the Bear Network of
more than 135,000 alumni to work for you when using this uniquely career-focused social
media platform. Just complete the form, click the link, and view your webinar of choice.
From the Blog
Expert advice from alumni career advisors who work in the industries you're interested in pursuing.
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Top 10 Interview Tips from an HR Director
The interview process can be nerve-racking even for an experienced job seeker, but thanks to the Bear Network, UNC job seekers have help.
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Tips for Applying in an ATS World
Understanding the online system that companies use to recruit and hire talent may help you gain an edge in your employment search.
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Career Advice from Alumni for New Grads
UNC alumni remember what it was like to graduate, search for that first job, and build the confidence to start a career after UNC.
STARTING Off Successful
Recent Graduates Reporting Employment, Continuing Education, Voluntary Service, or Military Service
6-Month Placement Rate for Bachelor Degree Holders
6-Month Placement Rate for Graduate Degree Holders
Placement rates based on 2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Alumni Survey
Prominent Industries
Alumni work in a variety of professions and industries including:
Education, Business Development, Operations, Sales, Healthcare, Community and Social Services, Information Technology, Finance, Administration, Arts and Design.
Visit the University of Northern Colorado on LinkedIn to explore alumni careers.
Bears Go Big
UNC Bears go out into the world to do BIG and significant work. Meet Christina Randle, who earned her UNC bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Secondary Teaching in 2003 and was named Colorado Teacher of the Year in 2018.
Teaching is so much more than just delivering content to the kids.
