Career Services

The Career Services office at Texas Tech-CR, part of the University Career Center, exists to build relationships between employers and Red Raiders for the benefit of both.

Students and alumni of Texas Tech University-Costa Rica have learned high-value skills such as:

Management

Global thinking

Engineering

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Marketing

Computing

Customer service

And many others!

Employers are looking to hire hardworking, honest employees with these same skills.

Professional Pathway

3-6-Month Internships

Students who are in the early stages of their degree programs are eligible (and sometimes required) to pursue paid or unpaid internships. Whether your internship is paid or unpaid, it will be a valuable learning experience!

You’re eligible for an internship starting with your 2^nd semester of enrollment.

Interns gain real-world skills by working 20-30 hours per week.

Some internships earn credit in your major.

Senior Students: Work & Study

Students within their last year of study can find paid work in their fields with help from Texas Tech-CR’s Career Services office. The Work & Study program helps you create time for a paying job and sets you up for success on graduation.

You qualify for Work & Study in the following conditions:

You are authorized to work in Costa Rica.

You have a year (or less) before graduating, and your GPA reaches an expected standard.

You are eager to start on the path to a post-graduation job in your field!

Job Search Resources

Hire Red Raiders (part of the University Career Center for employers and students)

AI-informed interview prep with detailed feedback

Interest assessments

Individualized assistance for your search

Career Week

Job fairs

Networking events

100+ companies in our network of employers