A turbulent year for many of us, 2020 was filled with lots of shifts to virtual workspaces and online classrooms. It was a time of flexibility and adaptability, which is what alumna Jennifer Mendez-Ruiz showcased through her experience. We caught up with Jennifer to get her advice for current students and more insight on her career journey.

Students tend to overlook careers in government, unaware of the unique benefits and opportunities available. We are kicking off the domestic highlights of our Ducks Around the World series with alumna Heather Ketten, who has an impressive career in government. We caught up with Heather to ask for her insight and advice for students exploring similar career paths.

Many Ducks aspire to migrate across the globe after graduation, and alumna Amanda Isberg was one of them. She travelled more than 5,000 miles from the UO to her current position at the Schutz American School in Alexandria, Egypt. We caught up with Amanda to get some insight on her career journey and picked her brain for some advice to our Ducks who are interested in careers around the world. 

Alsco isn’t a place to simply have a job. It is a place to build a career—one that you’re proud of; one that energizes and motivates you. Alsco recruits driven students and recent graduates for rotational internships and graduate training programs. New employees learn the business holistically and can move into leadership quickly. UO alumna Sarah Liang, BS ’21, is doing just that!

By Bethel Sishu, Peer Coach

The Spring 2022 Career Fair is coming up on April 14 from 1:00–5:00 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom. This event, with more than 70 employers coming to campus from dozens of different industries, this a great opportunity for any student to explore what jobs are available in today’s market and begin to make connections with employers you want to work for in the future. 

You want to make a difference in the world. Why wait?! Find your future opportunities to be the change you want to see at the Public Service and Nonprofit Careers Fair on October 22, 1:00–3:00 p.m. via Handshake. The Public Service and Nonprofit Careers Fair is for any students interested in a job or internship in public service, government, social service, or the nonprofit sector—or students who want to learn about potential future opportunities, even if you’re not ready to apply right now.

Interested in exploring a future career in technology? Maybe you’re not a technical major and you’re wondering if there is a path for you into tech. We’ve got you covered with our upcoming Tech Careers Fair on October 22, noon–2:00 p.m. via Handshake. If you’re curious about a career in tech, there are roles for you to explore at the fair, regardless of your major.

Looking for an awesome job after graduation or a summer internship? No matter your major, if you have an interest in sales, marketing, human resources, operations, customer service and support, finance, consulting, management, or other business-related roles—the Business Careers Fair is the career fair for you! Join us via Handshake on October 22, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

At the fair, you can talk directly with recruiters hiring in:

By the University Career Center

By Colleen Lewis, Events Coordinator, University Career Center