Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, and the Fall Career & Internship Expo (10/22), 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 Fall 2026 Career Readiness Week sponsor Enterprise Mobility.

FULL SCHEDULE

• Resume Extravaganza (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches!) Wednesday, October 14th, 11am-4pm, Tykeson Hall 1st floor Commons Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Fall Career & Internship Expo? Drop in any time to get feedback on your resume. Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one! 
• BizCareers in Finance and Real Estate Thursday, October 15th, 6pm-8pm, Lillis Atrium Ask direct questions, learn tips and insights on how to improve your application and stand out, and make an in-person impression for your next steps or the near future! Spots are limited, register in Handshake.  
• Career Tour: Tech + Design  Friday, October 16th, 9am-1:30pm, meet at Ford Alumni Center Lobby  Creativity and technology go hand-in-hand! Meet some Oregon companies that are innovating across industries (tech, video game design, web/graphic design, UX, government, and more!) Free transportation & lunch provided. 
• Careers in the Performing Arts Panel  Friday, October 16th, 2pm-3:20pm, Frohnmayer 178 Are you passionate about pursuing a career in the performing arts? Join us for an informative session tailored just for you! Listen to insights from a diverse panel representing local venues, non-profits, education, performance, and studios. 
• Curious about the Career & Internship Expo (Virtual Info-Session)  Monday, October 19th, noon-1pm via Zoom (Register in Handshake for Zoom link) 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: Job Searching & LinkedIn (Workshop) Monday, October 19th, 2pm-3pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room) Ever feel like you’re not using LinkedIn to its full potential? Not even sure where to start? Let’s fix that!  
• Job Shadow Day Info-Session Monday, October 19th, 4pm-5pm, Tykeson Commons Come learn about the job shadow day happening on Friday, November 13 that will include networking, mentorship, and career exploration! Open to all CAS undergrads.  
• Your Future in Sustainability (Panel + Networking) Tuesday, October 20th, 4pm-5pm (Industry Panel), 5:15pm-6:30pm (Networking) Tykeson Hall 1st floor Commons Hear from industry leaders and experts about their career journeys, and how you can be developing the skills and connections today to thrive in limitless roles in this growing industry! FREE FOOD!  
• Peace Corps Coffee Chat Wednesday, October 21st, 10am-noon (come & go), Tykeson Commons Peace Corps helps you prepare you for what’s next, whatever that is. Come meet your on-campus recruiter and intercultural experiences and Career Readiness Coordinator and ask any questions you have about the Peace Corps and the global service minor. 
• How To: Interviewing (Workshop) Wednesday, October 21st, 2pm-3pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room) Interviews can be nerve-racking, so come learn about strategies to help you feel more comfortable and prepared. 
• Quackshots: Free Semi-Professional Headshots Wednesday, October 21st, 3pm-5pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50 (University Career Center) Need to update your profile pic for LinkedIn or just have a classy school pic of yourself to send to your family? No appointment needed, but there may be a wait.  
• Fall Career & Internship Expo: PREVIEW and Tour Thursday, October 22nd, 11:15am-12pm, EMU Ballroom/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. 
• Fall Career & Internship Expo  Thursday, October 22nd, 12pm-4pm, EMU Ballroom Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Over 50+ businesses, non-profits, and government agencies are excited to share more with you about their early career talent opportunities.  Want to make a great first impression?  Bring copies of your resume and wear an outfit that reflects your confidence, personality, and professionalism. 
• BizCareers in Marketing, Sales, & Analytics Thursday, October 22nd, 5:30pm-8pm, Lillis Atrium Don't miss this rare chance to meet multiple employers eager to hire interns and college grads in one evening. Ask direct questions, learn tips and insights on how to improve your application and stand out, and make an in-person impression. 

Creativity and technology can go hand-in-hand! Let's meet some Oregon companies that are innovating across industries (tech, video game design, web/graphic design, UX, government, and more) AND explore Eugene all at the same time. Hop on the bus and let’s go explore!

Students will have the opportunity to tour local companies passionate about creating innovative solutions for complex problems, and helping YOU learn more about all the different types of job functions needed to keep this growing industry booming. They are excited to introduce you to careers and internships at their companies, meet alumni and leaders, and show off some of their innovations in action. This event is FREE, open to all majors, faculty/staff, and bring a friend. Register on Handshake to save your spot and get updates. Our last tour had a waitlist, so sign up today.

OUTLINE OF TOUR:

Meet at Ford Alumni Center Lobby (near Matt Knight Arena Duck Statue) NO LATER THAN 9am. We'll walk over to the bus stop (Agate) to catch the EmX to downtown Eugene. All our sites are within walking distance of one another, so be prepared to get some exercise. While at the stops, you'll get an opportunity to tour their facilities as well as meet with leaders in the field. At 1pm we'll be done with the tour and you can stick around downtown to keep exploring and grab lunch OR a group will be getting on the bus to head back to campus you can join.

ABOUT OUR TOUR STOPS: 

Pipeworks Studios Video Game Developers of awesome apps and well-known video games like Madden 24 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Learn about creative careers, project management, and see behind the scenes at one of the coolest workspaces in Eugene.

Avant Assessment builds and delivers ever more effective assessments of real-world proficiency. They’ve expanded their offerings to support all areas of language acquisition with professional learning for world language and dual language educators in addition to Mira, the newly released AI-based language learning app.

Lane County Government Technology Services: featuring Mark Davis for an inside scoop on the Eugene Tech community Open Eugene: community connectors providing access and opportunities to create, collaborate and innovate to solve problems and invest back into the community.

NOTE: make sure you have your free LTD bus pass loaded on your phone https://transportation.uoregon.edu/bus

Questions, email htate@uoregon.edu for more info or if you don't have a Handshake account and want to join us.