Career Services Resources
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Mākia
Mākia (previously Symplicity) is a free online platform that connects UH Hilo students and alumni with employers offering local job and internship opportunities.
Students/ Alumni can:
- Receive personalized job recommendations
- Apply for employment and internship oportunities
- Connect with UH Hilo Career Services
- Tap into career-related resources
- Stay updated on on-campus career-related events
- Access the platform via mobile app (iOS & Android)
Employers can:
- Post external (off-campus) employment and internship opportunities
- Register multiple recruitment-related contacts
- Stay updated on on-campus career-related events
Note: All job postings go through an approval process to ensure quality and relevance. Mākia is exclusive to UH Hilo.
Candid Career+
The Virtual Career Center for students and faculty at University of Hawaii at Hilo has recently been updated with on-demand video-based career exploration and professional development content, featuring insights from real professionals across industries. This platform helps students and faculty research career paths, understand what specific jobs entail, and develop key career-readiness skills through short, searchable videos, experiential learning opportunities, and local jobs and internships.
In the Virtual Career Center you can:
- Browse industries and occupations to learn what career options exist and the path to get there.
- Filter videos by major, job title, or field to match interests with potential career paths.
- Brand Building & Networking — Tips on building a professional brand and network.
- Interview Preparation — Strategies and insights to prepare for interviews.
- Resume & Cover Letter Guidance — Advice on writing application materials that stand out.
- Videos and experiences to sharpen core professional skills such as workplace etiquette, communication, and career planning all centered around Career Readiness Competencies.
- Real stories on topics like salary negotiation and career success strategies from professionals in the field.
This platform is available 24/7/365 allowing you to search on your own time at your own pace. Not sure where to start? Contact us to schedule a 1:1 appointment to learn more about this valuable resource!
New Job Videos
Job Fraud Warning Signs
Job Searching 101
Starting a New Job
Juggling Job Offers
The Art of the Follow Up
Salary Negotiation Tips
LinkedIn/ Branding Videos
LinkedIn: Using LinkedIn Effectively
LinkedIn: Creating Your Profile
You and Your Web Presence
Building Your Personal Brand
Understanding Your Value
Delete Any Bad Pictures
Soft Skills Videos
Get Hired: Work Life Balance
The Qualities of a Strong Work Ethic
Asking Someone To Be Your Mentor
Inclusion Videos
Get Hired: LGBTQ+ in the Workplace
International Students: Visa Process and Time Frame
Get Hired: Military Transition
Disabilities Part 1: What is Disclosure?
Disabilities Part 2: Inclusive Companies
Disabilities Part 3: Landing a Job
Focus 2
Focus 2 Career- A Career, Major and Education Planning System
“Focus 2 Career guides your students through a reliable, intuitive career & education decision making model to help them choose majors offered at your college, explore occupations & make informed career decisions. Our cutting edge design engages students in the
career planning process helping them to plan for and achieve career success throughout their lifetime.”
- Focus2Career.com
Career Planning Foundations
Understand the career planning process and how to be career ready
- My Career Planning Involvement. How involved are youn in the career planning process.
- My Academic Strenghts. What do you excel in academically.
- Am I Career Ready? Develop your competencies and prepare for success in the workplace.
Self Assessments
Discover and explore majors and occupations that match your personal attributes
- Work Interest Assessment. Explore occupations and majors that match what interests you.
- Values Assessment Explore occupations and majors that align with your values.
- Peresonality Assessment Explore occupations and majors that fit your personality type.
- Leisure Assessment Explore occupations and majors that match what you enjoy doing in you leisure time.
- Skills Assessment Explore occupations and majors that align with your skills set.
Explore the Possibilities
Tools for ongoing career and education exploration
- What can I do with a major in.. offered at University of Hawaii at Hilo?
- What can I do If I Majored In...
- Explore any Occupation
- Explore Occupations by Job Family
- Compare 2 Occupations Side by Side
Take Action
Create a road map of your academic and career experiences
- My Education
- My Professional Development
Nā Mamo A Hanakahi Video Library
The Nā Mamo A Hanakahi video library showcases the academic, career, and internship journeys of UH Hilo students and student employee alumni. Through short interviews, the videos highlight how experiences at UH Hilo shaped their career paths, with the goal of inspiring current and prospective students as they make academic and career decisions.
We invite UH Hilo alumni and current students who are interested in sharing their experiences to be featured in the Nā Mamo A Hanakahi video library. If you would like to highlight your academic, internship, or career journey and inspire the next generation of UH Hilo students, we would love to hear from you!
Other Resources
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is an Equal Employment Opportunity institution. Title IX Coordinator: Shaunda Makaimoku/Jenna Waipa, eeoaa@hawaii.edu, (808) 932-7642.