Center for Engineering Career Development Blog
We prepare our students to make smart, strategic career decisions throughout their professional lives. Through professional advising and counseling, students can build their understanding of job search and career self-management processes, identify their strengths and interests, and connect with prospective employers so they gain confidence and competence as they plan for their future.
July 19, 2021
By Heather Palmer
hpalmer@virginia.edu
In our Summer 2021 series, we're asking alumni and current students to tell us about their career interests, experiences, and reflections.
July 13, 2021
By Heather Palmer
hpalmer@virginia.edu
In our Summer 2021 series, we're asking alumni and current students to tell us about their career interests, experiences, and reflections.
June 22, 2021
By Heather Palmer
hpalmer@virginia.edu
In our Summer 2021 series, we're asking alumni and current students to tell us about their career interests, experiences, and reflections.
June 18, 2021
By Heather Palmer
hpalmer@virginia.edu
In our Summer 2021 series, we're asking alumni and current students to tell us about their career interests, experiences, and reflections.
June 14, 2021
By Dana Quist
dms2c@virginia.edu
Things to do this summer:
- Go to the beach - yep
- Sleep - for sure
- Work - necessary for the iced coffee habit
- Network …

May 05, 2021
By Aparna Kola
As the summer season approaches, take some time to reach out to alumni! Beyond getting to know your fellow Wahoos, reaching out to alumni can be beneficial for a multitude of reasons as you progress through your career journey.
April 26, 2021
By Heather Palmer & Reggie Leonard
engineeringcareers@virginia.edu
Have you ever wished you had contact info for someone at a company you're interested in?
Whether it's after a career fair or info session or during the application process, students often ask us "how do I find someone to reach out to for follow up" or say "I remember who I spoke with...but I didn't get their email address". Today let's look at a few ways to find helpful contact info!
April 19, 2021
By Ava Jundanian
My name is Ava Jundanian, and I’m a fourth year studying Systems Engineering. I first became interested in a career in Investment Banking in the fall of my second year after joining a long-short investment club at UVA.
April 13, 2021
By Dana Quist
dms2c@virginia.edu
From the Blog Archives...
What’s worse than hearing “Thanks for applying but we’ve decided to go with another candidate”?
April 05, 2021
By Aparna Kola
engineeringcareers@virginia.edu
The last career fair of the season is right around the corner! Learn how to register for the April Job, Internship and Graduate Heath School Fair this coming Thursday, April 8th from 1-4pm! This quick 5-minute video will walk you through how to sign up on Handshake for 1:1 and group sessions with employers to ensure the smoothest virtual experience for you.