Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Spring Career & Internship Expo (4/17), and Practice Interview Day (4/18) 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 Spring 2025 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams.

FULL SCHEDULE:

Resume Extravaganza (Drop-In Resume Reviews)  Wednesday, April 9th, 11am-4pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor)  Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Career & Internship Expo? Drop-in any time to get feedback on your resume. Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!  

Curious about Job & Internship Search Strategies (Workshop)  Thursday, April 10th, 3pm-4pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Looking for a job or internship and need help getting started?! Learn how to utilize Handshake and networking strategies to find opportunities that align with your interests; and how to get university credit for an internship (UGST404). 

Career Tour: Healthcare   Friday, April 11th, 9am-1:30pm, meet at Ford Alumni Center (RSVP on Handshake Required! Space Limited!)  Thinking about a career in healthcare? Have we got a Friday morning for you! Hop on the bus and let’s go explore PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend in Springfield for a behind-the-scenes tour and Q&A with healthcare leaders just for UO students! 

Curious about Interviewing (Workshop)  Friday, April 11th, 3pm-4pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Interviews can be nerve-racking! Learn and practice strategies to help you feel more comfortable and prepared.  

Curious about the Career & Internship Expo (Virtual Info Session)   Monday, April 14th, 12pm-1pm via Zoom (Register in Handshake)   Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Career & Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the expo.  

Opportunities in Oregon and Abroad-Peace Corps and RARE Panel  Monday, April 14th, 3pm-4pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor)  Serve at home or abroad. Join us for a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Peace Corps, UO's RARE Americorps program to learn about Volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain knowledge about the application processes for both programs. 

Curious about Networking (Workshop)  Tuesday, April 15th, 12pm-1pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Come learn how to build professional connections and leverage your network to boost your job search! 

Curious about Cover Letters (Workshop)  Tuesday, April 15th, 1pm-2pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Come learn how to write a cover letter!  

Curious about Resumes (Workshop)  Tuesday, April 15th, 2pm-3pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Come learn about the basics of resume writing and have the opportunity to ask questions on formatting, structure, and bring your own resume for tailoring and more! 

Your Future in Tech + Connect (Panel & Networking)  Tuesday, April 15, 4pm-6:30pm, EMU Crater Lake Rooms       4pm-5pm-Industry Insights Panel, followed by 5:15-6:30pm Connect with Tech Employers  Join us for a special industry-connection night dedicated to helping you get career ready for your future in Tech. Hear from a panel of industry leaders &/or participate in small group networking with tech employers to get advice on career-building opportunities and connections. 

Demystifying Grad School (Workshop)  Wednesday, April 16th, 12pm-1pm, EMU Diamond Lake Room  Whether you're just beginning to consider grad school or are still weighing your options, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision about your future.  

Curious about Finding a Part-Time Job (Workshop)  Wednesday, April 16th, 1pm-2pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  Come learn how to find jobs on or off campus using Handshake! 

Biometrics in Business (Tour)  Wednesday, April 16th, 4pm-5:30pm, Chiles 228A (RSVP on Handshake Required! Space Limited!)  Join UO Professional Edge for an exclusive tour of the Insights Research Lab (IRL) and discover how cutting-edge biometric technology is transforming business research—like eye-tracking technology—that provide businesses with deep insights into consumer behavior, decision-making, and engagement. 

Environmental Connect (Networking)  Wednesday, April 16th, 4pm-6pm, EMU Crater Lake Rooms  Network with a variety of public agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses in a casual, fun “speed dating”-style event.  Over the course of the event, you’ll have a chance to meet a new employer every 10 minutes! 

Spring Career & Internship Expo  Thursday, April 17th, 12pm-4pm, EMU Ballrooms   Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Find your career fit with over 60+ employers comprised of a variety of industries and organizational types--all on-campus and excited to share more with you about early career talent opportunities.   

• First Career & Internship Expo? Or just a little nervous? Come early and get a low-stress, behind-the-scenes Expo Preview & Tour (11:15am-noon, EMU Ballrooms) and learn how to navigate the expo and make a good first impression with employers.   

• 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. 

• While you’re all dressed up, get a FREE Professional Headshot taken to add to your LinkedIn!  

Industry Bite: The Business of the Green Economy (Panel)   Thursday, April 17th, 6pm-7pm, Lillis 262  Join industry professionals and alumni working in mission driven high impact of the “Green Economy,” doing business for good in industries like energy and sustainability. Free pizza! 

Practice Interview Day  Friday, April 18th, 12pm-4pm (30-45 minutes each), Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons     Come practice commonly asked interview questions and get active feedback from experienced professionals and career coaches on your communication style, professionalism, and more. 

Want to learn more about graduate school or different types of part-time/full-time jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and careers in the health professions? The Health Grad & Career Expo is your chance to get curious about your present and future in healthcare! This expo is a mix of graduate schools, health-related businesses, non-profits, and government agencies excited to share more with you about their organization/program and early career talent and educational opportunities. Great for students exploring career paths as well as students ready to start applying for the year ahead. 

Register on Handshake today to learn about all the schools and organizations coming, positions of interest, and get tips and advice for how to make the most of the expo. 

For more information, visit the Unviersity Career Center in Tykeson-Garden Level to learn more about how the UCC supports students applying to grad school through career coaching and document reviews! Also check out our NEW online career exploration resources around Health & Scientific Discovery!

The Summit for Sustainable Organizations (SSO) is an annual two-day sustainability conference hosted by the University of Oregon for professionals, students, and sustainability enthusiasts alike to gather in community. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, collaborate on meaningful initiatives, or grow your professional network, SSO is the perfect place to connect with others who share a passion for creating positive change. Join us at the forefront of sustainability innovation and community building!

The Summit for Sustainable Organizations (SSO) is an annual two-day sustainability conference hosted by the University of Oregon for professionals, students, and sustainability enthusiasts alike to gather in community. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, collaborate on meaningful initiatives, or grow your professional network, SSO is the perfect place to connect with others who share a passion for creating positive change. Join us at the forefront of sustainability innovation and community building!

The Division of Graduate Studies invites you to a celebration of the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of UO graduate students. The forum regularly showcases the work of more than 100 students representing more than 35 disciplines. Join us for the popular poster and networking session !

To participate, all graduate-level students are invited to submit a proposal by April 16, 2025. All accepted posters will be judged. Posters are categorized by field; first place in each category will win $300.

For more information, go to https://graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/forum

Calling all graduate students and emerging scholars! The Office of the Provost is excited to invite you to the third session of our Book Disciplines Workshop Series "You’ve published your book—now what?" on Tuesday, May 13, from 2PM to 3PM.

Join Katryce Lassle, Senior Publicist, and Andy Etzkorn, Senior Campaign Strategist from University of California Press, for an insider’s look at how to promote and market your academic book after publication.

Learn about:

🔹 Effective publicity strategies

🔹 How to work with your press

🔹 Tools for building your audience

🔹 Long-term promotion for scholarly impact

Whether you're planning your first book or navigating post-publication life, this session is packed with practical guidance and industry insight. Register now at https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKSh6qfvMtLckMm and take your academic work to the next level!

Looking for a part-time job this summer in Eugene? Looking ahead for fall job opportunities on campus? Or want to learn more about future work-study opportunities during your time at UO? Stop by the UO Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair, Wednesday, May 14, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons area to meet local and on-campus employers hiring for seasonal employees! Bring your resume and apply on the spot, or just look around and learn more about the great ways you can get work experience and build career readiness skills during your time at the UO.

FYI: Work-Study is a specific type of part-time job available to students based on financial need. If a job says it requires Work-Study, you must have accepted an award on Duckweb. To learn more about the program and how to find your award, check out https://career.uoregon.edu/jobs-and-internships/work-study

There will still be LOTS of jobs at this event that do not require work-study in order to apply--something for everyone!

Register in Handshake to keep up to date on which employers are coming to the fair and what jobs you can be applying for!  

Are you an incoming/prospective graduate (Master's/Doctoral student) or a current first-year graduate student? Then consider attending this online information session on the National Science Foundation-Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF-GRFP).

Please RSVP at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0196263723367ecf87e548ae6d98e9dd

NSF-GRFP is a prestigious national award program given each year to a select group of master’s and doctoral students in science and engineering fields in recognition of their academic and professional excellence. Students who receive the NSF-GRFP benefit from a generous stipend, opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education to which they are accepted. The University of Oregon offers competitive benefits meant to augment and support NSF Fellowships.

NSF Graduate Research Fellows who choose UO as their affiliate graduate institution will receive full tuition and mandatory fee support, and subsidized health insurance benefits under UO's graduate assistant and fellow health insurance plan during their active tenure years. UO will also reserve a portion of the annual cost of education allowance for the Fellow to use for research expenses. Must be an incoming student or in your first year of study to apply. For more information see our UO NSF page.

The University of Oregon Department of Linguistics is pleased to be hosting the 2025 Linguistics Society of America Summer Institute. LSA will span from July 7 to August 8, 2025. The Institute is the largest and most prestigious summer school for linguistics in the world, and has been held since 1928. 

Some courses will be held on Monday & Thursday; others on Tuesday & Friday (except for Field Methods, which will be four days a week). Wednesdays and weekends will host tutorials, workshops and conferences.

Calling all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars! If you are considering a faculty, researcher, lecturer, postdoc, or other academic-adjacent position, then consider attending the 2025 BIG10 Academia Career Fair, offered in a virtual, highly interactive, and completely free, format! Details and sign up on Handshake soon.

• Meet with academies and research organizations. Interact with recruiters through video, audio, or chat.
• Discover new tenure, non-tenure track (lecturers, researchers,...etc.), postdoctoral trainee, & fellowship career opportunities. All levels of graduate students and postdocs (1st years to those finishing) are welcome to explore career opportunities in academia and research.
• Never wait in line, ever. Pre-schedule individual (10 minutes - recommended for those looking for jobs now or completing their program in 2026) and/or group sessions (30 minutes) with organizations ahead of the fair or on the day-of the career fair. Both types of sessions are limited, so don't miss out! Once registered, you can add sessions with recruiters for specific organizations attending the career fair.

DEADLINE for C.V. submissions is Tuesday, October 7th at 9:00 PM Pacific Time. This is a HARD deadline, so submit early just in case you have technical difficulties. It is recommended that you add your C.V. on Handshake, as this platform is a great place to search and apply for positions at your level.  

Are you interested in exploring or finding a position in industry?

The Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (GSPIRE) is the perfect opportunity for individuals with advanced degrees and training to connect with various industries and organizations. The GSPIRE will take place virtually on October 23. We invite you to join us and connect with top employers and organizations seeking bright minds like yours.

All individuals, from first-year graduate students to postdocs and alumni, are welcome to participate in GSPIRE fairs. Whether you are considering a career in academia or industry, this event will provide valuable networking opportunities and the chance to explore and secure internships or professional employment in the industry. Sign up coming soon!

Graduating soon?

Individuals who are due to graduate in Dec 2025 or May/August/Dec 2026 are strongly encouraged to submit a resume (not a C.V.). It's valuable to submit a resume even if you are unable to attend the career fair, as all industry partners will receive all resumes submitted. Submitting a resume is not mandatory for event registration, but it is recommended for individuals pursuing a career in industry, as it allows industry partners to track your progress over the next few years.

The deadline for resume submissions is Monday, September 8 at 9:00pm Pacific Time. It is advised to submit resumes early to account for any potential technical difficulties. Adding a resume on Handshake is also recommended, as it is a useful platform for job searching and applications at your level.