University Human Resources provides the following resources to assist employees with their career transition:
Career and Financial Counseling
Confidential one-on-one sessions with a licensed counselor are available and can be customized for each individual based on their specific career transition needs. Areas of assistance can include a general assessment of interests, motivation, and job skills, writing a resume and cover letter, interviewing skills, job search assistance, and many other career transition services.
Financial coaches are also available and can provide a needs analysis and an online written action plan to help develop better spending habits, reduce debt, improve credit, and increase savings to employees.
Canopy representatives can also help with the emotional challenges and adjustments related to a career transition. Resources include:
- Career assessments and testing for the next steps in your career based on your interests, personality, and strengths.
- Useful links such as education information, employment trends, and salary information.
- Access to an on-line resume builder.
- Schedule an appointment with a professional coach to discuss your career goals.
Canopy resources are available for 30 days after your employment ends.
Canopy
UO contracts with Canopy to provide a comprehensive employee assistance for benefit-eligible employees and their dependents. The confidential services are provided at no cost to eligible members.
Canopy provides tools, resources, and training. Create a MyAdvantage account on the Canopy website to individualize your program.
Unemployment Insurance
The State of Oregon Employment Department provides many resources to assist with navigating unemployment insurance benefits including instructions for filing a claim, temporary rules, and frequently asked questions.
Benefits Continuation
Human Resources provides information about continuing your benefits upon separation from the university.
Employee Assistance Webinars
Below are a few previously recorded webinars from Canopy to assist you during this period of transition.
Professional Development Resources
LinkedIn Learning, the university's online learning platform, offers a variety of professional development resources to help expand your knowledge and skill set. Resources include a combination of dynamic, online instructional content, videos, and tutorials.
Types of training available on LinkedIn Learning:
- Business Skills
- Information technology
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Leadership development
If you need assistance accessing LinkedIn Learning, please contact learning@uoregon.edu.
Career Resources
Positions in our community:
Positions in higher education:
Community Resources:
WorkSource Oregon
WorkSource Oregon is a network of public and private partners who work together to effectively respond to workforce challenges through high-quality services to individuals and businesses, resulting in job attainment, retention, and advancement. The WorkSource Oregon Eugene provides workshops on career exploration, updating your resume, interviewing and professional networking. Register online to take advantage of these services or contact their Eugene office (541-686-7601) to speak with an employment specialist.
Lane Workforce Partnership provides information on Lane County employment trends.