Graduate school is an exciting journey filled with opportunities to deepen your expertise, build your professional network, and launch or advance your career. As a master’s student, you’re uniquely positioned to take advantage of both academic resources and real-world connections to shape your professional future. Whether you’re exploring career options, seeking internships, or preparing for your next big role, career development during graduate school is about more than just finding a job—it’s about building the skills, confidence, and vision needed to thrive in your chosen field. This page features articles, resources, alumni, job market statistics, and events to assist you with career development during your Master’s program.

Find a Job/Internship at the Hiring Summit – Arts, Advocacy + Impact

📣 Calling all students interested in public service, human services, communications, and media!
Don’t miss your chance to meet recruiters looking to hire candidates like you with different skills and backgrounds to fill their jobs and internships.

Monday, March 2 | 12 …

By Ed Brodka
Ed Brodka Consultant | College of Arts & Sciences; School of Architecture
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A New Kind of Creative Competition is Coming to UB

Mark your calendars for the Viral Video Competition; UB’s new forum for creative students to produce original work and get noticed by employers like New Era Cap, Casting Buffalo, and more.

It’s no secret that the fields of marketing and …

By Aaron Salzman
Aaron Salzman Employer Relations Associate
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Turn Your Passion for Social Impact into Action at the Hiring Summit 

If you’re interested in nonprofit work, education, community advocacy, public service, or making a meaningful difference, the Hiring Summit: Arts, Advocacy + Impact 2026 is designed with you in mind. Join us on March 2, from 12:00–3:00 PM at the Center …

By Tommy Linares
Tommy Linares Employer Relations Associate
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Your Future in Arts, Advocacy & Impact Starts Here

Your Future in Arts, Advocacy & Impact Starts Here 

Mark your calendar for the University at Buffalo Hiring Summit: Arts, Advocacy + Impact 2026 on March 2, from 12:00–3:00 PM at the Center for the Arts. If you’re interested in …

By Tommy Linares
Tommy Linares Employer Relations Associate
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Resources

One-stop for everything international

Today, your career exploration can take place anywhere in the world.

We know the job/internship search process can be challenging, …

Beyond Graduate School

Career training platform for Master’s students: Leverage your education into a career!

How to Network in Graduate School: Making Connections Beyond the Classroom

For students in graduate school, now is the time to start establishing connections that will help you further your career …

MyGradMap

Looking to take your degree and career plans to the next level? Use this MyGradMap tool to make your own customized …

Optimizing Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

90% of Fortune 500 Companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage high volumes of job applications. ATS will electronically scan …

UB's Career Management and Self-Development Resources for Master's Students

We recognize that pursuing a graduate degree is often a smaller step in a larger journey toward enhanced professional growth. …

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Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

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