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Make a Difference — Starting with Your Own Career

As a Career Peer Educator (CPE), you will do more than help classmates polish their resumes. You will build real-world skills, grow your professional network, and gain hands-on experience that sets you apart in your own job search — all while making a genuine impact on your peers' futures.

What You'll Do

  • Coach fellow students on resume and cover letter writing
  • Help peers navigate internship, part-time, and full-time job searches
  • Lead engaging presentations on job search strategies and career topics
  • Promote CPAD programs, events, and resources across campus
  • Collaborate with a team of fellow CPEs and professional career staff

What You'll Gain

This role is designed to grow you. As a CPE, you will strengthen these skills:

  • Communication: one-on-one advising and group presentations
  • Leadership & Teamwork: working in a professional office setting
  • Critical thinking: helping peers solve real career challenges
  • Professionalism & Work Ethic — skills employers consistently rank as top priorities

These aren't just bullet points for your resume — they're competencies you will practice every week.

Who We're Looking For

You're a great fit if you are:

  • A sophomore, junior, or senior (as of August 2026) with a 2.5 GPA or above
  • Genuinely interested in helping your peers navigate their career journeys
  • Comfortable connecting with people from all backgrounds
  • A strong communicator — in conversation and in writing
  • Creative, enthusiastic, and ready to bring new ideas to the table

How to Apply

Submit the following through Handshake:

  • Your resume
  • A cover letter explaining why you want to be a CPE and what fresh ideas you bring to CPAD

Before applying, we encourage you to explore CPAD's resources at utm.edu/career — it'll help you write a stronger cover letter and give you a head start on the role.