Tech Resources to Land an Offer
Learn about Career Paths
Review our Tech Career Pathways Guide to learn about the different types of roles in the tech industry.
This comprehensive guide breaks down each role type and outlines the key skills you will need to be successful in recruiting.
Tech Resume &
Portfolio Templates
View the technical resume template to learn the best ways to showcase your project-based work to employers!
Use our portfolio guide to create a space where you can highlight your technical projects
Interview Preparation
Book a practice coding interview here
Utilize The Dev Difference, an AI-powered mock interview tool for technical roles.
Schedule a behavioral interview prep session with our Careers in Tech team via Handshake
Technical Skill Development
Udemy: Click here to claim your license and gain access to hundreds of technical courses.
IBM Skill Build: Register here with your UChicago email address and code IBMCHICAGO.
GitHub: Create an account using your UChicago email address and verify your student identification to gain access to GitHub’s developer resources for students.
Careers in Tech
Conference Grant
Students can apply for funding to support participation in tech conferences and hackathons.
The application for the 2026-2027 academic year is open now.
Communication Channels
Sign up for the computer science and AI newsletters for regular updates on upcoming events, job openings, and more!
Join our Careers in Tech community of students and alumni on Slack
Industry News
Stay up to date so you can showcase your industry knowledge in interviews and networking conversations. Great resources include:
Websites: The Verge, TechCrunch, Wired, and 404 Medi
Newsletters: Platformer and Axios
Podcasts: Hard Fork, Decoder, the Vergecast, and Darknet Diaries
Tech Peer Advising
Sign up coming soon to speak with a Tech Peer Adviser who's recently gone through recruiting!
These peer advisers can assist with recruiting questions and discuss their experiences with specific employers.