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Networking Events with Employers

Make Connections

Engineering Career Services hosts numerous networking events throughout the school year. From more formal events like the Career Fair to informal events like Career Fest, there are various opportunities for you to connect with employers. Learn more about these events below. In addition to these networking opportunities, being involved with student organizations and other offices on campus may provide additional opportunities to connect with employers.

Be willing to share your interests and goals with employers while networking. Networking is invaluable for gaining insight into various career paths, industry trends, and job opportunities. Whether you are still trying to figure out your career goals and interests or know what career opportunities you want to pursue, networking can help you stand out from other candidates now and in the future.

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    Engineering Career Fair

    The College of Engineering is proud to host several career fairs in the each year (two in the fall and one in the spring). The career fairs mark the beginning of the primary hiring season each semester. Students who are not actively seeking employment should use these events to investigate employers hiring their major and expand their knowledge of engineering. It is never too early to start networking and looking for professional employment; some employers are even looking to hire students into internships as early as the summer following freshman year.

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    Pizza with Engineering Professionals

    Pizza with Engineering Professionals is a casual networking event in the Student Innovation Center the night before each Engineering Career Fair. No resumes, no students in suits, and no company swag. This event is focused on career exploration and making connections.

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    Engineering Career Fest

    Engineering Career Fest is a low-pressure networking event where students can learn more about different types of engineering through interactive, hands-on, ‘WOW!’ displays. Employers are invited to campus to share the cool things they make, do, or innovate.

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    Employer Info Sessions

    Information sessions are casual events that provide an opportunity to network and learn about an organization’s open positions, industry, company culture, and more! They can take place during any time of the year, but many are held in the weeks leading up to and following the career fairs. Attending info sessions may give you a better chance of standing out in career fair interactions or job applications with those companies. These can be in-person or virtual and can cover many different topics. Examples include: Presentation with Q&A, lunch and learn, how to successfully interview for their positions, or what it’s like to be an engineer at the company.