Winter Career Readiness Week

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ACAA Friends,

 

Winter Career Readiness Week is coming up soon! As always, I ask for your help with sharing our CRW information with students – below you’ll find links to promotional materials, or the bottom of this message is email content that you can pass along to others.

 

Thanks so much for your help – Go Ducks!

 

Paul Timmins

University Career Center

 

From: Holly Tate <htate@uoregon.edu>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:28 AM
To: SA CAC Eugene Staff <sa.dl.cac_eugene_staff@uoregon.edu>; careerprofconsortium@lists.uoregon.edu
Cc: Paul Timmins <ptimmins@uoregon.edu>; Career Center Jobs <jobs@uoregon.edu>; Career Center <career@uoregon.edu>
Subject: SHARE: Winter Career Readiness Week(s) 3&4

 

Welcome back to campus, Career Readiness Champions! UO’s Winter Career Readiness Week is just around the corner (Weeks 3 & 4) and we appreciate your help getting the word out to colleagues and students! We’ve spread out the events into two weeks to give students ample time to polish up their resumes and build their confidence to engage in new ways!

 

In addition to the email sample below, you can find graphics for social media and digital displays for the week and specific events, along with a pdf and Word doc version of this email with clickable links that you can easily copy/paste the most relevant events into Canvas or departmental newsletters and social media. If there’s a file type you need you can’t find, just let me know! OR if you’d like physical fliers or posters to put up in your spaces! 

 

W25 CRW Promo(your one stop shop for graphics, descriptions, and more!)

W25 UCC Event Slides for Presentations or DD.pptx (promo ready to go for ppts & digital displays)

W25 Career Readiness Week Schedule w Links.docx (list of all the event descriptions with links easy to copy/paste!)

ALSO, we have a new 90 second “commercial” that explains what all the UCC can help students with—if you’ve got a class you can share with, this is a great introduction to all things career at the UO 🙂 OR if you’d like to have a student career ambassador come and talk to your class/group sometime, please connect with us and we’ll send along one of our all stars!

 

FYI: If you have departmental career-related events going on during CRW that you would like to be included, you can add it to the UO Calendar and mark the event type as “Career” to be added to the UCC calendar! Or you can add it to Handshake for students to see there too!

 

OR if you’re looking for ways to turn the Winter Career & Internship Expo into a career readiness learning activity you can do with students, check out our Expo Scavenger Hunt Activity EXTRA CREDIT EDITION.pdf where students can navigate the expo and have quality conversations with employers. They can print (or we’ll have lots at the event) and bring back to you/take a picture of it to get credit for actively participating!

 

Please, share these opportunities with your students in the weeks ahead. We are confident they will benefit from participating. If you have any questions, please let me know. 

Your friends at the University Career Center appreciate your support and collaboration. 

 

Thank you & Go Ducks!

Holly Tate

Job & Internship Developer for Eugene/Springfield

& Engagement Manager

University of Oregon Career Center 

Pronouns: she/her/hers (Why do Pronouns Matter?)

p: 541.346.6043 (leave a voicemail)

e: htate@uoregon.edu

Book a meeting with me!

 

 

Use this template to cherry-pick events that are relevant to your student groups for emails and other outreach! 

Winter 2025 Career Readiness Week January 24-31

It may be cold outside, but NOW is the time to warm up your career readiness skills for summer and beyond! During the expanded Winter Career Readiness Week coming up this & next week (3 & 4), you will find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, alumni panels, casual career chats with professionals, practice interviews, AND the Winter Career & Internship Expo (1/30) that will help you develop the skills and connections to find a fun summer job, secure your dream internship, or land your first full-time job!

 

Keep reading for a full list of Career Readiness Week events! You can also visit career.uoregon.edu/events and RSVP in Handshake under events for both virtual and in-person events to get extra tips for success! All events are open to ALL students! 

How To: Interview (Workshop)
Tuesday, January 21st, 2pm-3pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)
Come learn about the basics of interviewing and how to stand out as a candidate!

Super Soul Tuesday: Career Week Prep
Tuesday, January 21st, 3pm-5pm, Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center
Attending big campus career events focused on internships, networking, and life after graduation can be intimidating and overwhelming. Join Darius (CMAE) & Brian (UCC) for an informal chat and plenty of personalized advice about how to prepare, what to bring with you, and how to impress everyone you meet during Winter Career Readiness Week.

Resume Extravaganza (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches!)
Wednesday, January 22nd, 11am-4pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor)
Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Winter Career & Internship Expo? Drop-in any time to get feedback on your resume. Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one! 

Portland Internship Experience Virtual Info Session
Thursday, January 23rd, 3pm-4pm, 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.

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!

Coffee + Data && Code 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 highlights 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.

COMING SOON…