During the week of August 14, Engineering Career Advisors are hosting "Get Ready for Fall Recruiting", a week of virtual events to help you prep for fall recruiting just BEFORE the academic year starts!
You'll receive a daily email full of tips and advice, PLUS, you can join any (or all!) of our virtual workshops, led by alumni and employer volunteers.You'll find event descriptions and links below, as well as within Handshake (just search Events for “Get Ready for Fall Recruiting”). Questions? Email engineeringcareers@virginia.edu.
Resume Overview Workshop
Mon., Aug. 14 | 12-1pm | More info + event link
Hear tips on how to create an effective resume from a former UVA career advisor who now works at Capital One recruiting students.
LinkedIn: Reimagine Your Profile with Tips from a Recruiter
Tues., Aug. 15 | 12-1pm | More info + event link
LinkedIn is a great tool for establishing an online presence, conducting career research, and facilitating connection with other professionals. Learn how to create a strong profile and navigate the platform with behind-the-scenes tips from a recruiter.
Career Fair Prep & Elevator Pitch Workshop
Wed., Aug. 16 | 12-1pm | More info + event link
With Career Fairs and Networking events approaching there's no better time to learn how to navigate a career fair and make a good first impression on employers. In this workshop you will learn about tips on maximizing your time, perfecting your elevator pitch, and crafting your follow-up e-mail.
Acing Your Interview with Appian
Thurs., Aug. 17 | 12-1pm | More info + event link
Learn about different types of interviewing methods from an employer.
Technical Interviewing Workshop
Thurs., Aug. 17 | 4-5pm | More info + event link
Meet a 4th Year CS student who will share tips for a successful technical interviews.
Resume Reviews
Fri., Aug. 18 | 10am-12pm | More info + event link
Chat with an alum or employer for 15-20 minutes for personalized feedback on your resume.