Upcoming Campus-wide Career Exploration Spotlights Oct 11 – Nov 5, 2021
Undergraduate students interested in spending a semester in D.C. through the Archer Fellowship Program can now sign up for 1:1 meetings with the Archer campus coordinator to ask questions about the program. Simply schedule a new appointment through HireUTexas and select the appropriate appointment type under the “Archer Fellowship Program” category.
Resume & Cover Letter Drop-In Hours with TCE Career Peer Mentors
What: Use this zoom link to log in during drop-in hours to get immediate assistance. No appointment necessary. Students can also email your resume or cover letter to careerpeer@austin.utexas.edu to have your document reviewed without virtually attending a drop-in.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 4:00 to 6:00 pm and Fridays, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Career Community Toolkits
- Business & Entrepreneurship Career Community
- Creative Career Community
- Non-profit, Public Service, & Government Career Community
- Science & Sustainability Career Community
- Technology Career Community
- Exploration Career Community
Writing an Attention-Grabbing Resume and Cover Letter for Graduate Students
Wednesday, October 13, 12-1:3pm
Sustainability on Tap! Experience a Silo-Busting Student Engagement Event (GCSHE live session)
Thursday, October 14th, 2-3pm
Navigating Bias on the Job Search
Thursday, October 14th, 4:00-5:15pm
Flip the script and frame diversity as an asset on the job market! In this workshop, you will understand how bias may enter the job search, learn about your rights and resources, and practice ways to preemptively get in front of potential bias.
Master’s & PhD Quant Night
When: Wednesday, October 20th, 5:30-7pm
The Hiring Manger Perspective on Reviewing Job Candidates
Wednesday, October 20th, 12:00-1:15pm
Hear directly from recruiters and hiring managers how they evaluate job candidates. This virtual panel discussion with employers will illuminate best practices for graduate students to persuasively communicate their fit for a position through resumes, cover letters, and interviews. By the end of this panel, you will have a better insight into how to make a good impression in your job search
Industry Virtual Drop-In Hours
Are you interested in pursuing a career in a specific industry but are unsure of where to start? On the first Friday of each month from 1 to 3 pm you can come speak with a Career Education Specialist to ask questions, have application materials reviewed, develop search strategies, etc. Texas Career Engagement offers five distinct career communities specifically tailored and curated for students pursuing careers in industries not traditionally aligned with their majors or colleges.
Career Communities:
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Non-profit, Public Service, and Government
- Science and Sustainability
- Technology
- Creative
When: Friday, November 5th, 1:00-3:00pm