Careers in Action: Building Skills, Community, and Career Confidence
In fall 2025, the College of Humanities hosted a vibrant series of career workshops and employer networking events that brought together rotating facilitators, career coaches, and community partners. The semester focused on early career development and preparing students with the skills, confidence, and resources to pursue meaningful opportunities in internships, employment, and graduate pathways.
Employer Networking Events
Students participated in employer networking experiences designed to introduce a variety of professional environments and career stories.
Camp4 Collective Site Visit
Students received a guided tour of Camp4 Collective, an organization specializing in media production, photography, design, and creative storytelling. Participants explored the studio space and spoke with a young freelancer who shared how his early projects led to meaningful collaborations and paid creative work.
CIA Information Session
Held in the LNCO lounge, the CIA information session drew a large group of students eager to speak directly with agency representatives. Students learned about career paths, internship programs, and the extensive opportunities available for language and international studies majors.
Springville Museum of Art
The final event of the semester featured the Springville Museum of Art. Representatives introduced students to a wide spectrum of museum careers, including curation, archives, visitor services, education, marketing, and event coordination. They also highlighted an internship program that has supported dozens of Humanities students over the years.
Fall Humanities Career Workshop Series
Networking Practice with Mocktails
One of the most engaging sessions of the semester was “Networking Practice with Mocktails.” Featuring panelists James Linton of Kakuma Co., Tim Harrin of Tim Harrin Digital, and Cristy Meiners of KUER, the event blended professional storytelling with hands-on practice. Panelists shared their career journeys and offered candid networking advice, while students had structured time to practice conversations with the professionals and with one another. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and supported by a menu of nonalcoholic beverages that encouraged conversation.
Identifying Your Strengths
The series opened with “Identifying Your Strengths,” a session built around the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment. Students explored their natural talents and gained deeper insight into how their strengths show up in academic, personal, and professional spaces. The assessment was provided at no cost to attendees. Students then learned how to translate their results into effective resume language, compelling cover letters, and stronger interview responses.
Dan Moseson, a longtime career coach in the College of Humanities, said, "I was delighted to see so many staff, faculty, alums, and friends of the U join our panels to help our students see the vast range of career possibilities that are open and to them."
Navigating Career Resources
The second workshop, “Navigating Career Resources,” helped students make sense of the many tools available across campus. From Handshake resources to various assessments and coaching services, the session broke down each resource’s purpose and offered guidance on how to integrate them into a career plan. Students left with a clearer understanding of where to start and how to build momentum.
"The workshop was eye-opening and showed me just how many tools and supports are available to students preparing for their future careers," said Josh Hall, history major.
All About Internships
The next workshop, “All About Internships,” brought together representatives from the Hinckley Institute and the Goff Institute. Presenters walked students through the structure, expectations, and timelines of placement-based internships. The College of Humanities’ Associate Director of Internships and Careers, Cameron Vakilian, also introduced strategies for finding opportunities, developing individualized internships, and receiving academic credit. Students learned that internships can be discovered, designed, or expanded with the right support and creativity.
Collaboration and Innovation
The final workshop centered on collaboration, creativity, and problem solving. Led by Kathy Hajeb, Director of the Lassonde Institute, the session brought students through an innovation tournament where they pitched ideas, shared insights, and voted on the strongest concepts. Kathy emphasized that career success often grows from the ability to work well with others, think collaboratively, and contribute to problem solving in a rapidly changing world.
Inaugural Humanities Career Fest
This fall also marked the launch of the first ever Humanities Career Fest, facilitated by Humanities Career Coach Dan Moseson. The event showcased a broad range of sessions, including Content Creation for Humanities Students, Taking Your First Steps Into Politics, a Humanities Career Panel, and Building Your Humanities Dream. With participation from campus partners, community organizations, and employers, the festival highlighted both the breadth and relevance of Humanities pathways.
The Fall Career Workshop Series showcased the strength, creativity, and ambition of Humanities students. Through interactive workshops, meaningful conversations, and direct exposure to employers, participants gained practical tools and a clearer vision of what is possible for their future careers. The College of Humanities looks forward to expanding these opportunities each semester, strengthening partnerships, and continuing to support students as they grow, explore, and thrive.
Don’t miss the Spring workshop series starting this January! Topics will include: