Career Competencies

2026 Job Market Trends Every Student Should Know

Employers plan to hire more new graduates in 2026, but standing out requires more than a strong GPA. Learn what employers value most, how skills-based hiring is changing the landscape, and the steps you can take now to stay competitive.

By Gene Rhee
Gene Rhee Executive Director
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Industry Bites Recap: The New Skills Powering Careers in Energy and Sustainability

From AI and clean energy trends to practical career advice, this Industry Bites session offered valuable insights into how sustainability is shaping the future of work. Here’s what students can learn from the panel.

By Josh Pritchett
Josh Pritchett Client Services Manager
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Industry Bites Highlight: Outdoor, Apparel, and Sustainability

Curious about careers in outdoor, apparel, or sustainability? Hear what one student learned from industry pros, how companies are making a real impact, and how one conversation at the event led to an exciting internship opportunity.

By Kai
Kai Career Peer Educator
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Meet Your Mohr Career Coaches

New to UO or returning for another year? Meet our Mohr Career Services coaches who can help you explore career options, apply for jobs or grad school, and navigate every step of your journey—from international opportunities to first-gen career paths—with confidence and support.

By Jessica Best (she/her)
Jessica Best (she/her) Director, Career Strategy
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What Great Salespeople Actually Do: Industry Bites Highlights

Sales isn’t just about making deals—it’s about making real connections. Four industry pros shared their top advice on how to stand out by listening, staying curious, and showing up authentically.

By Jocelyn
Jocelyn Career Peer Educator
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Writing: The Craft of Story

Taught by Lisa Cron
In this course, author Lisa Cron digs into the craft of writing a compelling story based on what the brain…

Agile Software Development: Remote Teams

Taught by Andrea Goulet
Agile is built on a foundation of strong team collaboration and communication. Remote agile software development teams succeed when they…

Creativity and Learning: A Conversation with Lynda Barry

Taught by Lynda Barry
What happens when a renowned cartoonist, humorist, and writer sits down with a passionate educator? You get an inspiring conversation…

Creativity: Generate Ideas in Greater Quantity and Quality

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
Creativity is not an external force or a rare skill; it’s a habit that can be learned and exercised every…

Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

Taught by Jeff Sengstack
How you choose your shots, craft your story, and edit your footage is what draws attention to your videos. The…

Running a Design Business: Creative Briefs

Taught by Terry Lee Stone
Learn to write a creative brief for client-commissioned projects and ensure you have a roadmap for developing great design, in…

The Creative Spark: Iyeoka, Recording Artist and Poet

Taught by Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo
Technology has revolutionized the way music is made, consumed, distributed, and popularized. Now new voices can be heard the world…

The Creative Spark: Beeple, Everyday Artist

Taught by Michael Winkelmann
Every day Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, sits down to a blank canvas on his PC, whether in CINEMA 4D, ZBrush,…

Web Video: Develop Your Video Presence

Taught by Rick Allen Lippert
Join Rick Allen Lippert as he shows you how to conduct yourself on camera and make a positive impression in…

Working On Camera: Video Makeup Techniques

Taught by Rick Allen Lippert
This second installment in On Camera, a series designed to help anyone create a positive impression on-screen, concentrates on enhancing…

Monday Productivity Pointers

Taught by Nick Brazzi
In this series on being productive with technology, instructors Jess Stratton, Garrick Chow, and Nick Brazzi introduce tools and tips…

Creative Inspirations: Duarte Design, Presentation Design Studio

Taught by Nancy Duarte
Duarte Design is on a mission to change the world, one PowerPoint presentation at a time. Nancy and Mark Duarte,…

Creative Inspirations: Marian Bantjes, Graphic Artist

Taught by Marian Bantjes
Graphic designer Marian Bantjes has collaborated with numerous design legends, including Debbie Millman from Sterling Brands, Michael Bierut and Paula…

Creative Inspirations: Ed Emberley, Children’s Book Illustrator

Taught by Ed Emberley
Award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Ed Emberley is truly a national treasure, having drawn nearly 100 books. The warmth…

Creative Inspirations: Natalie Fobes, Photographer

Taught by Natalie Fobes
This installment in the lynda.com Creative Inspirations documentary series introduces the diverse talents of one of the world’s great award-winning…

PowerPoint 2010 Essential Training

Taught by David Diskin
In PowerPoint 2010 Essential Training, author David Diskin demonstrates how to engage an audience with images, video, sound, charts, and…

PowerPoint Tips and Tricks for Business Presentations

Taught by David Diskin
In this course, author David Diskin lays out a practical framework for building and delivering business presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint,…

Creative Inspirations: Big Spaceship, Digital Creative Agency

Taught by Big Spaceship
Take a ride in the Big Spaceship with this intimate look at the inner workings of one of the web’s…

Michelle Kaufmann’s Platinum LEED Home Remodel: Start to Finish

Taught by Michelle Kaufmann
With home remodels, especially sustainable ones designed by architects like Michelle Kaufman, more square footage isn’t always the answer. Her…

Enhancing Your Productivity

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
Join author and business coach Dave Crenshaw as he shows you the key to enhancing your productivity—focusing on your most…

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Mohr Career Services
155 Lillis
Lundquist College of Business
1208 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1208

Career Service Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Drop-in advising hours
Monday -Friday, 10am-4pm
155 Lillis (off the Lillis atrium)