Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels, casual career chats, the Career & Internship Expo (4/18), and Practice Interview Day (4/19) that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness.

For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events or register for events in Handshake. Why wait?! Stop by the University Career Center in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level ASAP to get drop-in resume reviews and other career guidance to make the most of your Career Readiness Week!

Special thanks to our Spring 2024 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Holdings and Sherwin Williams 

FULL SCHEDULE

Resume Extravaganza (Drop-In Resume Reviews)

Tuesday, April 9, 11am-4pm, Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons        

Did you know you can have a career readiness coach or a peer coach review your resume before the Spring Career & Internship Expo? Drop-in any time to get feedback on your resume. Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!

Curious about Job & Internship Search Strategies? (Workshop)

Wednesday, April 10, 11am-12pm, Tykeson 50P (UCC Conference Room)

Looking for a job or internship and need help getting started?! Learn how to utilize Handshake and networking strategies to find opportunities that align with your interests; and how to get university credit for an internship (UGST404).

Curious About Interviewing? (Workshop)

Friday, April 12, 10am-11am, Tykeson 50P (UCC Conference Room)

Come learn about the basics of interviewing and how to stand out as a candidate!

Black Business in Oregon: A Journey to Excellence Reception

Friday, April 12, 5pm-6:30pm, Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center

Meet Black alumni from different stages of their careers who will share experiences, insights, and success stories. Dinner and refreshments from Philyaw’s Cookout and Catering will be served. Space is limited, so register by April 9 to secure your spot!

Curious About the Spring Career & Internship Expo? (Virtual Info-Session)

Monday, April 15, 12pm-1pm, Register in Handshake for Zoom link

Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Career and Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the Expo.

Peace Corps + RARE Panel

Monday, April 15, 3pm-4 pm, Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons        

Serve at home or abroad. Join us for a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Peace Corps and UO's RARE AmeriCorps program to learn about Volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain knowledge about the application processes for both programs.

Curious about Resumes? (Workshop)

Tuesday, April 16, 12pm-1pm, Tykeson 50P (UCC Conference Room)

Come learn about the basics of resume writing and have the opportunity to ask questions on formatting, structure, and bring your own resume for tailoring and more!

Your Future in Tech + Connect (Panel+Networking)

Tuesday, April 16, 4pm-6:30pm, Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons        

4pm-5pm-Industry Insights Panel, followed by 5:15-6:30pm Connect with Tech Employers

Join us for a special industry-connection night dedicated to helping you get career ready for your future in Tech. Hear from a panel of industry leaders &/or participate in small group networking with tech employers to get advice on career-building opportunities and connections.

Industry Bites: Make it in Marketing!

Tuesday, April 16, 4pm-4:45pm, Lillis 440

Interested in exploring a career in marketing? Want to learn more about marketing industry from corporate to agency work, strategy, design, and campaigns? Join us for PIZZA, panel, and conversation with marketing leaders.

Ducks in Finance: Navigating the Corporate Financial Landscape

Tuesday, April 16, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Register in Handshake for Zoom link

Join the UO Alumni Association for an insightful journey into the world of corporate finance with our esteemed panel of alumni, each carving their paths to success.

Environmental Connect

Wednesday, April 17, 4pm-6pm, Crater Lake Rooms

Network with a variety of public agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses in a casual, fun “speed dating”-style event.  Over the course of the event, you’ll have a chance to meet a new employer every 10 minutes!

Spring Career & Internship Expo

Thursday, April 18, 12pm-4pm, EMU Ballrooms 

Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Find your career fit with over 70+ employers comprised of private industry; public, educational, and non-profit organizations; local government, the federal government, law enforcement, and military--all on-campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities.  

• First Career & Internship Expo? Or just a little nervous? Come early and get a low-stress, behind-the-scenes Expo Preview & Tour (11:15am-noon, EMU Ballrooms) and learn how to navigate the expo and make a good first impression with employers.  
• Take part in the Expo Scavenger Hunt to win prizes and have fun conversation starters with employers.  
• Bring your resume to impress employers! 
• Get a FREE Professional Headshot taken to add to your LinkedIn!

Practice Interview Day

Friday, April 19, 12pm-4pm (30-45 minutes each), Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons   

Come practice commonly asked interview questions and get active feedback on your communication style, professionalism, and more. interviewing skills, get feedback from experienced professionals and career coaches.