Events
Seminars & Workshops
Day in the Life – Job Search
| Date: Feb 23 |
| Time: 12 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
How did a student land full time offers with a 2.9 GPA and lack of internship experience? If you are pondering the same questions or just want to know winning strategies that will help you land jobs as an engineering student, you do not want to miss this session with Computer Engineer Tamara Havis!
Technical Resumes for ECS
| Date: Feb 23 |
| Time: 3 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
Resumes! You’ll likely never land your dream job without one. It is imperative to know the rules and techniques that can help you stand out. Peer Educator, Jason Thomas, has conducted extensive research on how to create a technical resume and want to present it to you.
Day in the Life – Technical Writer
| Date: Feb 23 |
| Time: 3 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
Come join us for a chat with Nandini Persad, Technical Writer at Collaborative Imaging and UTD Alumni . We will be discussing what it’s really like to work in the field, how she got started, words of advice for those just starting off and much more. And as always there will be time for questions.
Public Service and Education Career Fair
| Date: February 24 |
| Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
At this expo, you can explore career opportunities in a variety of industries, connect with local and national employers, and chart your path to success! This Career Fair is virtual and will take place through Handshake’s Virtual Job Fair platform. Be sure to have your Handshake account updated to take part in this event.
Inside Edition w/ Tech Managers
| Date: Feb 24 |
| Time: 2 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
When you land the job, how do you standout? We will bring in leaders who had experience managing interns or employees. They will provide tips and advice on what makes an individual stand out and what you need to do to add value to the role you were given. If you want to hear from managers on how to conduct yourself, you don’t want to miss this session.
CV Writing Like a Pro
| Date: Feb 24 |
| Time: 3 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
This virtual workshop will provide tips and strategies on how to make your CV stand out. Attendees will learn best practices from a career expert in how to effectively construct the CV.
Int’l Student Employment – Tips to Negotiation
| Date: February 25 |
| Time: 12 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
What are the secrets to successful negotiation and career preparation for international students in the U.S.? Join this virtual session to find out best practices for negotiation techniques, legalities of work authorization issues, online professionalism, and effective communication tips.
AuD – The Best Career You’ve Never Heard Of
| Date: Feb 25 |
| Time: 2 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
This session will inform you about the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) admission requirements and curriculum, how audiology meets your professional interests in healthcare, and how the AuD offers a secure and dynamic career.
Technical Interview Prep
| Date: Feb 25 |
| Time: 2 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
Have you ever wanted to have a live look into a technical interview? Kristen will be giving some tips and tricks on how to perform well during a technical interview.
Elevator Pitch Workshop
| Date: February 25 |
| Time: 3 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
Learn how to market yourself in the best light possible and create a dynamic and memorable elevator pitch or 60-second commercial about yourself.
All Majors Internship Fair
| Date: February 26 |
| Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
At this expo, you can explore internship opportunities in a variety of industries, connect with local and national employers, and chart your path to success! The purpose of the All Majors Internship Fair is to gain valuable exposure with employer representatives as well as obtain information about potential internship opportunities.
Day in the Life – Story Editor
| Date: Feb 26 |
| Time: 3 p.m. |
| Location: Virtual |
Come join us for a chat with Prathi Srinivasan, Executive Story Editor and Writer for Hulu and UTD Alumni. We will be discussing what it’s really like to work in the field, how she got started, words of advice for those just starting off and much more. And as always there will be time for questions.