Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Winter Career & Internship Expo (1/30), /and Practice Interview Day (1/31) 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 Winter 2025 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams.

FULL LIST OF EVENTS! 

Career Tour: Bioscience & Beyond!  Friday, January 24th, 9am-1:30pm, meet at Ford Alumni Center  Want to see what it's like to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory, do scientific research, or even scientific communication AND explore Eugene all at the same time?! Hop on the bus & let's go explore! Space limited, RSVP in Handshake required! 

Software Engineering for Aspiring Developers: Q&A with Google Staff Software Engineer     Friday, January 24th, 1pm-2pm, Knight Library-Dream Lab (122)  Grab some coffee and a cookie during a Q&A with job search advice from a long-time Google Staff Software Engineer. 

How To: Functional Cover Letter Writing for International Students (Workshop)  Friday, January 24th, 2pm-3pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Want to work in the U.S.A. for OPT/CPT/Long-term? Let's create functional cover letters that highlight your unique strengths and experiences as an international student. 

Curious about the Career & Internship Expo (Virtual Info Session)   Monday, January 27th, 12pm-1pm via Zoom (Register in Handshake)   Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Fall Career & Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the expo.  

How To: Resume & Cover Letter Tips (Workshop)  Monday, January 27th, 1pm-2pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Learn about the basics of resume and cover letter writing and ask questions on formatting, structure, your own resume, tailoring, and much more! 

Oregon and International Trivia Game with Prizes  Monday, January 27th, 3pm-4pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor)  Come on your own or with a team to answer some trivia questions about Peace Corps countries, Oregon history, geography, flags, culture, and more! With Special Guest from the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program. 

International @ Work: Resource Fair  Monday, January 27th, 5pm-6:30pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor)  Connect with fellow international students and explore campus resources to help you navigate university life and pursue personal, academic, and professional growth. 

Super Soul Tuesday: Pathways to Non-Profit Careers  Tuesday, January 28th, 4pm-5pm, Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center  Come hear career stories from a diverse group of non-profit leaders and why they are dedicating their careers to influencing systemic and cultural change in their communities.  

Veteran Career Networking Night (Panel + Networking)  Tuesday, January 28th, 4pm-6:30pm, Ford Alumni Center Ballroom  Connect with other student veterans, military families, and members of the University of Oregon Veterans Alumni Network to learn more about military and civilian career paths, learn how to talk about your service experience as a career readiness skillset, and more! Free professional headshots and food! 

Intro to GitHub: Portfolios for Job Seekers (Workshop)  Wednesday, January 29th, 4pm-6pm, Knight Library-Dream Lab (122)   Learn how to create a free digital portfolio on GitHub to highlight your coding and career readiness skills for future employers & open-source projects. 

Industry Bites: The Business of Analytics  Wednesday, January 29th, 4pm-4:45pm, Lillis 440  Learn more about analytics industry and analytics in industry from industry professionals and alumni working for and in the business side of data analytics. 

Winter Expo Preview & Tour  Thursday, January 30th, 11:15am-12pm, EMU Ballrooms/Maple  First Career & Internship Expo? Or just a little nervous? Come early and get a low-stress, behind-the-scenes look at how to navigate the expo and make a good first impression with employers. 

Winter Career & Internship Expo  Thursday, January 30th, 12pm-4pm, EMU Ballrooms  Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Over 70+ businesses, non-profits, and government agencies are on campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities—especially internships and summer jobs! 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. 

School of Architecture & Environment Career & Networking Fair  Thursday, January 30th, 11am-3pm, Lawrence Hall   Meet firms in person! Bring your portfolio, be ready to schedule an informational or internship interview. Perhaps you are seeking a job! Meet and talk to firms to establish when they might be hiring. Build your professional network. These firms are ready to mentor and offer internship and job opportunities! 

Winter Practice Interview Day (Drop-Ins Welcome!)  Friday, January 31st, 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, interviewing skills, professionalism, and more.  Get feedback from experienced professionals and career coaches.    

Portland Internship Experience Virtual Info Session  Friday, January 31st, 4pm-5pm, Zoom (register via Handshake)  Interested in learning more about PIE? Get an overview of the program including the application process, curriculum and expectations, resources/support available throughout the summer, and insights from last year's program. 

Hey Ducks! My name is Laura and I am a recruiter with the national nonprofit City Year. With the UO Winter Career Expo coming up, it's important to know how you are going to present yourself to the various employers and recruiters you are interested in talking to. As an industry professional, I would love to help you put your best foot forward.

Drop by Tykeson Hall Commons to learn the tips and tricks of pitching yourself, your experience, and your interests to recruiters in any field. Coffee and treats will be provided!

I look forward to seeing you soon! And don't forget to stop by to see us at the Career & Internship Expo on Thursday, January 30, from noon-4pm in the EMU Ballroom.

More info/contact: Laura Baldonado | She/her/hers City Year Recruiter - West Region lbaldonado@cityyear.org | www.cityyear.org/seattle/