Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Spring Career & Internship Expo (4/17), and Practice Interview Day (4/18) 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!

The University Career Center offers a special thanks to our Spring 2025 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams.

FULL SCHEDULE:

Resume Extravaganza (Drop-In Resume Reviews)  Wednesday, April 9th, 11am-4pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor)  Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the 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)  Thursday, April 10th, 3pm-4pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-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). 

Career Tour: Healthcare   Friday, April 11th, 9am-1:30pm, meet at Ford Alumni Center (RSVP on Handshake Required! Space Limited!)  Thinking about a career in healthcare? Have we got a Friday morning for you! Hop on the bus and let’s go explore PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend in Springfield for a behind-the-scenes tour and Q&A with healthcare leaders just for UO students! 

Curious about Interviewing (Workshop)  Friday, April 11th, 3pm-4pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Interviews can be nerve-racking! Learn and practice strategies to help you feel more comfortable and prepared.  

Curious about the Career & Internship Expo (Virtual Info Session)   Monday, April 14th, 12pm-1pm via Zoom (Register in Handshake)   Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Career & Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the expo.  

Opportunities in Oregon and Abroad-Peace Corps and RARE Panel  Monday, April 14th, 3pm-4pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor)  Serve at home or abroad. Join us for a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Peace Corps, 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 Networking (Workshop)  Tuesday, April 15th, 12pm-1pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Come learn how to build professional connections and leverage your network to boost your job search! 

Curious about Cover Letters (Workshop)  Tuesday, April 15th, 1pm-2pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Come learn how to write a cover letter!  

Curious about Resumes (Workshop)  Tuesday, April 15th, 2pm-3pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-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 15, 4pm-6:30pm, EMU Crater Lake Rooms       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. 

Demystifying Grad School (Workshop)  Wednesday, April 16th, 12pm-1pm, EMU Diamond Lake Room  Whether you're just beginning to consider grad school or are still weighing your options, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision about your future.  

Curious about Finding a Part-Time Job (Workshop)  Wednesday, April 16th, 1pm-2pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Come learn how to find jobs on or off campus using Handshake! 

Biometrics in Business (Tour)  Wednesday, April 16th, 4pm-5:30pm, Chiles 228A (RSVP on Handshake Required! Space Limited!)  Join UO Professional Edge for an exclusive tour of the Insights Research Lab (IRL) and discover how cutting-edge biometric technology is transforming business research—like eye-tracking technology—that provide businesses with deep insights into consumer behavior, decision-making, and engagement. 

Environmental Connect (Networking)  Wednesday, April 16th, 4pm-6pm, EMU 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 17th, 12pm-4pm, EMU Ballrooms   Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Find your career fit with over 60+ employers comprised of a variety of industries and organizational types--all on-campus and excited to share more with you about 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.   

• Want to make a great first impression?  Bring copies of your resume and wear an outfit that reflects your confidence, personality, and professionalism. 

• While you’re all dressed up, get a FREE Professional Headshot taken to add to your LinkedIn!  

Industry Bite: The Business of the Green Economy (Panel)   Thursday, April 17th, 6pm-7pm, Lillis 262  Join industry professionals and alumni working in mission driven high impact of the “Green Economy,” doing business for good in industries like energy and sustainability. Free pizza! 

Practice Interview Day  Friday, April 18th, 12pm-4pm (30-45 minutes each), Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons     Come practice commonly asked interview questions and get active feedback from experienced professionals and career coaches on your communication style, professionalism, and more. 

You're invited to a special information session about Stifel, a renowned full-service banking, wealth management, and investment banking firm. Stifel has a distinguished history in securities brokerage, investment and commercial banking, trade, investment advisory, and related financial services for individual investors, institutions, corporations, and municipalities.

Our guest presenter will be Dr. Benjamin Akande, Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer. Dr. Akande will share insights about Stifel and discuss how students interested in careers in investment banking and wealth management can engage.

The Bain & Company recruiting team is excited to invite you to the upcoming 2025 Oregon Spring Presentation and Networking Event. This event will take place in-person at the Lundquist College of Business and is open to all students and majors. During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Bain and consulting.

From social media, events, merchandising, to AI-driven innovation, metrics, and campaigns, marketing is everywhere. Join industry professionals and alumni working in the innovative and creatives space of marketing during this Industry Bites session.

Mohr Career Services, in partnership with the UO chapter of the American Marketing Association, invites you to join us for pizza, a panel of guest speakers, and conversation with leaders and innovators in this dynamic field of promotion, engagement, and design. You won't want to miss learning how our guests navigated their career journeys, what helped them stand out and move up, and what the industry is looking for from emerging talent like you.

Most of these employers also host interns!

Panelists

• Bryan Taylor, Creative Director and Founder, Drawn
• Sydne Mullings, General Manager, Americas, Central Marketing Organization, Microsoft
• Elliot Kennedy, Global Brand Planning Director, Nike Women

This event will take place in Chiles 125 and OVERFLOW viewing available Lillis 312!