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Student Guide to Spring 2022 Internship & Careers Days

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By Mary Arola, Assistant Director of Marketing, Career & Professional Development Center

Whether you are just starting to explore career options or are making progress toward your goals by actively seeking opportunities, Internship & Career Days will help propel your career forward!

From January 25 to February 10, the Career & Professional Development Center is partnering with university departments and employers to connect you with amazing career development opportunities: from networking and mastering your resumes & cover letters, to meeting top local and national companies.

Below is a breakdown of all the upcoming career events with detailed descriptions, logistics, and preparation tips. All events are searchable in Handshake, the exclusive internship and job search platform for U of U students and the best place to connect with the U of U Career Center’s staff and events!

Prep Events:

Prepare to show your best professional self to employers virtually and in-person! Get a professional photo for your Handshake or LinkedIn profile, and have your resume & cover letter reviewed by career coaches or employers.

Professional Photo Pop-Ups: Registration is required to participate! Sign-up for a slot to get your professional photo taken.

General Resume Reviews: Have your resume reviewed by one of our Career Development Interns in our walk-in Career Studio! No appointment necessary, walk-in any time during our open hours with a copy of your resume. See the Career Studio hours here.

STEM Resume Reviews (Virtual): Connect with a STEM employer and have your resume reviewed by the people who do the hiring!

Recruiting Events:

Meet employers, explore internship or part-time and full-time job opportunities in different fields, and get hired.

Student Job Fair (In-Person)

Find a part-time student job to earn extra cash this spring or summer! Includes both on-campus and off-campus part-time jobs that are flexible with your student schedule.

  • Time and location: February 1, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Union Ballroom, Register Here
  • Dress code: Casual (no need for professional dress, just come as you are!)
  • Preparation: No formal preparation needed, but having your resume reviewed in the Career Studio as well as reviewing a list of registered employers in Handshake will be helpful.

Internship & Career Fair (In-Person)

Explore career opportunities, network with employers, find an internship or full-time job in a variety of non-STEM fields. You don’t need to be looking for an internship or job to attend, we also encourage first-year students to attend to begin connecting with employers and exploring career opportunities. Includes: nonprofit, government, healthcare, retail, finance, tech, etc.

  • Time and location: February 3, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Union Ballroom, Register Here
  • Dress code: Professional, see this guide for more information.
  • Preparation: Preparation is highly encouraged. We recommend having your resume reviewed in the Career Studio and that you learn a little bit about each company you are hoping to chat with, see this guide for more information.

STEM Internship & Fair Day 1 (In-Person)

Explore career opportunities, meet employers, find an internship or full-time job opportunity in the STEM field. Some employers may be looking for students who have completed their first 2 years of classes, but attending the fair as a freshman is a great opportunity to meet and learn about different companies!

  • Time and location: February 8, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Union Ballroom, Register Here
  • Dress code: Professional, see this guide for more information.
  • Preparation: Preparation is highly encouraged. We recommend having your resume reviewed in the Career Studio and that you learn a little bit about each company you are hoping to chat with, see this guide for more information.

STEM Internship & Career Fair Day 2 (Virtual)

It’s the STEM Fair that you can attend from the comfort of your couch! Sign-up for virtual group or individual sessions with employers through Handshake.

  • Time and location: February 10, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Virtual on Handshake, Register Here
  • Dress code: Professional, see this guide for more information.
  • Preparation: Additional preparation is necessary for this fair, including signing up for sessions with employers after registering. If you do not sign-up for sessions and create a fair schedule, you will not be able to connect with employers! We recommend having your resume reviewed in the Career Studio and that you learn a little bit about each company you are hoping to chat with, see this guide for more information.

Civil & Construction Engineering Expo (In-Person)

Explore career opportunities, meet employers, find an internship or a full-time job in the Civil & Construction Engineering fields. Some employers may be looking for students who have completed their first 2 years of coursework, but attending the fair as a freshman is a great opportunity to meet and learn about different companies!

  • Time and location: January 25, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Catmull Gallery, Register Here
  • Dress code: Professional, see this guide for more information.
  • Preparation: Formal preparation is highly encouraged. We recommend having your resume reviewed in the Career Studio and that you learn a little bit about each company you are hoping to chat with, see this guide for more information.