Business Placement Center

Empowering Salukis to explore, prepare, and thrive in their careers.

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Last Updated: Sep 03, 2026, 04:33 PM

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Your Career Starts Here.

Explore your path. Build your skills. Connect with opportunity.

The Business Placement Center (BPC) helps CoBA students turn career goals into success stories. Whether you are choosing a major, preparing for interviews, or connecting with employers, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

We help you:

  • Choose your major and career path
  • Build standout resumes and cover letters
  • Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations
  • Find internships, externships, and full-time positions
  • Explore graduate school options
  • Network with alumni and employers
  • Access free professional attire through the Career Closet

Career Development

Your career journey starts with preparation. We are here to guide you every step of the way.

Schedule an Appointment for:

  • Resume Review
  • Cover Letter Review
  • LinkedIn Profile Review
  • Mock Interviews
  • Internship & Job Search Guidance
  • Professional Headshots
  • Career Closet Access

We also host and collaborate on career events and workshops covering topics such as:

  • Resume & interview prep
  • Networking and leadership
  • Personal finance & professional etiquette
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation

Resources

Your go-to toolkit for building a strong professional foundation.

This space brings together everything you need to craft polished application materials, build your digital presence, and strengthen your financial confidence. Whether you’re preparing for internships, applying for your first full-time role, or refreshing your brand, these resources are designed to meet you where you are and help you level up.

Want personalized feedback? Schedule a Review

  • Resume Toolkit

    A well-built resume tells your story quickly and clearly. Use these tools to shape your experiences, skills, and accomplishments into a document that stands out.

  • Cover Letter Toolkit

    A strong cover letter bridges the gap between your résumé and the role you want. These guides walk you through how to communicate your value with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

  • LinkedIn Toolkit

    Your online presence matters. This toolkit helps you build a professional LinkedIn profile that reflects your goals, showcases your strengths, and supports your networking efforts.

  • Mock Interview Toolkit

    A successful interview is more than answering questions. It is your opportunity to communicate your experiences, skills, and potential with confidence. This toolkit helps you prepare for common interview questions, practice professional responses, and develop strategies to make a positive impression on employers.

  • Marketing Portfolio Toolkit

    Your portfolio visually represents your skills, creativity, and impact. This toolkit helps you organize and showcase your work, highlight key projects and results, and create a professional portfolio that demonstrates your value to employers, clients, and graduate programs.

  • Financial Wellness Resources

    Your career success starts with strong financial habits. Thanks to our partnership with Regions Bank, you can access free financial wellness resources covering budgeting, saving, credit, fraud prevention, and other money management topics.

    Explore tools, calculators, articles, and learning resources to help you build financial confidence and prepare for your future.

CoBA Highlights

Where Success Takes Center Stage
Our students, alumni, and employer partners are doing incredible things — and we’re here to celebrate them!

Salukis in Action: Alumni Stories
From classrooms to corner offices, CoBA alumni are leading, innovating, and inspiring across industries and around the globe.
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We're Hired Board

Every win deserves to be celebrated! The We’re Hired Board highlights CoBA students and recent graduates who’ve landed internships and full-time positions.

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Upcoming Events

Summer 2026 Events & Programs

BPC does not host events or programs during the summer session. 

Fall 2026 Events & Programs

Theme: Career Game Plan: Preparing for Your Professional Championship

Professional Development Workshops

Location: BPC Conference Room (Rehn Hall 113A)
Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Workshops and their dates
Date Workshop
September 1 Nacho Average Resume Workshop
September 8 Say It Like You Mean It: Elevator Pitch Workshop
September 10 Beyond the Outfit: Professional Dress Workshop
September 29 The Internship Playbook
October 20 Beyond the Bachelor's Degree

Signature Events

Signature Events with their dates, times, and locations
Date Event Time Location
August 18 The Locker Room: Meet Your Career Team 12:00–2:00 p.m. BPC Rehn Hall 0113
September 16 Career Kickoff Networking Event 5:00–7:00 p.m. Morris Library Lawn
September 17 CoBA Fall Career Fair 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Student Center Ballrooms
September 23 Career Challenge: BPC Game Night 5:00–7:00 p.m. BPC Conference Room (Rehn Hall 0113A)
October 2026 Virtual Employer Spotlight Series TBD Virtual
October 7 Smart Money Habits 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Virtual
November 12 CoBA Grad Bash: Championship Season – Senior Edition 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. BPC Rehn Hall 0113
November 18 Holiday Huddle: Cocoa, Careers & Connections 12:00–2:00 p.m. BPC Conference Room (Rehn Hall 0113A)

Employer Recruitment Tables

Recruitment table dates will be posted as employers confirm participation.