Paul Meek Library FAQs

There are lots of campus and library resources to help you prepare for grad school, your career, and life after college!

Library Research Guides:

• Careers (what can I do with my major, resume tips and resources, professional attire, job boards)
• Test Prep (practice tests and review resources, particularly useful if you are thinking about grad school)
• Legal Studies, for those considering law school. Check out the scholarships box on Prepare for Law School.
• Pre-Med, for those considering med school
• Adulting 101 (tips for cooking, budgets, finance, health, insurance, housing, cleaning, and more)

Library Databases:

• Peterson's Career Prep (retain access after you graduate)
  • Help writing resume or cover letter
  • Interview simulation
  • Search jobs and internships
• Vocations and Careers Collection (retain access after you graduate)
  • Resources and commentary about various careers
• Peterson's Test and Career Prep (retain access after you graduate)
  • Practice tests
• Firsthand, formerly Vault (lose access after graduation, unless you physically return to the Paul Meek Library)
  • Helps you explore future careers - salary, expectations, different jobs with different degrees

Campus Offices:

• Career Planning and Development
  • Help with resume and cover letter writing
  • Captain's Closet
  • Career exploration
  • Job fairs
  • Mock interviews
• The Writing Center
  • Great for help with school assignments AND grad school applications, cover letters, writing samples, and more
• Office of Alumni Relations
  • News and events
  • Scholarships, networking, and job opportunities
  • Discounts available to you as an alumni

Additionally, ask your professors and peers to recommend any resources that will help you get started after you leave UTM. They can help you find career resources, job boards, networking opportunities, and offer other tips about life after college.