1/20/2017 Katrina Hagler, Associate Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions
Written by Katrina Hagler, Associate Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions
If you're headed to industry, check out these great opportunities!
January
23 / Lunch & Learn: Job Search Basics
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 3300 DCL
Learn what events, resources, apps, and websites will maximize your job search efforts.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
24 / Lunch & Learn: Resume Writing
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 3300 DCL
Learn how to effectively present yourself on paper to employers.
Presented by: Turn
Registration: ECS I-Link
24 / Career Fair Prep & Practice
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Illini Union Room 210
Get ready to make your best impression at upcoming career fairs.
Presented by: Graduate College
25 / Lunch & Learn: Career Fair Success
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 3300 DCL
Learn how to be successful and know what to say when it’s your turn to speak to a recruiter.
Presented by: W.W. Grainger
Registration: ECS I-Link
26 / Lunch & Learn: Behavioral Interview
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 3300 DCL
Get over your interview jitters. Learn proven techniques to present yourself like a pro.
Presented by: W.W. Grainger
Registration: ECS I-Link
27 / Lunch & Learn: Networking/LinkedIn
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 3300 DCL
Learn the who, what, where, when, and why rules to networking and how you can get real results using LinkedIn.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
30 / Engineering Employment EXPO
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., ARC
Internship and full-time job opportunities targeting engineering students.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
February
1-2/ Business Career Fair
2:00 – 6:00 p.m., ARC
Engineering students welcome!
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
1 / ResumeMania
12:00-4:00 p.m., 3300 DCL
Employers on site to help you get your resume ready. Participating companies: AARP, Caterpillar, Emagination Computer Camps, Turn, W.W. Grainger
Presented by: ECS
2 / Lunch & Learn: I-Link Tips & Tricks
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 2240 DCL
Come learn tips and tricks on how to use your I-Link account and maximize your results.
Presented by: ECS
2 / Negotiation Strategies
4:00 – 5:30 p.m., 210 Illini Union
How can you negotiate for the strongest start in a new job?
Presented by: Graduate College
6 / ResumeMania
12:00 – 6:00 p.m., 3300 DCL
Employers on-site to help you get your resume ready. Participating: AveXis, Inc., CenturyLink, Union Pacific Railroad, Fast Enterprises, LLC, Acuity Brands, Capital One, Cisco, Turn
Presented by: ECS
6 / MechSE Corporate After-Hours
5:00 - 7:00 p.m., MEL
Exclusive opportunity to chat with employers seeking mechanical engineers.
Presented by MechSE and ISE.
Registration: mgbill[figure="" class="align-center" width="10"]illinois [dot] edu
7-8 / Engineering Career Services Career Fair
1:00 – 6:00 p.m., Illini Union
Get the app! CAREER FAIR+
We have taken over the Illini Union! Over 150 companies will be on campus looking for engineering talent to fill intern and full-time positions. With opportunities for day after interviews, this on event you don’t want to miss!
Presented by: ECS, Register through I-Link
7 / Career Exploration Group
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 304 Coble Hall
Discover broad and exciting career paths.
Presented by: Graduate College
9 / Founders Startup Career Fair
2:00 – 6:00 p.m., Illini Union Rooms A, B, C
Presented by: ECS, Register through I-Link
9 / GradMAP
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 405 Illini Union
Make plans to succeed in graduate school.
Presented by: Graduate College
13 / Resumes & Cover Letters: Explaining Your Graduate-Level Experience
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 407 Illini Union
Develop convincing application materials for a nonacademic job search.
Presented by: Graduate College
14 / Virtual Webinar: Behavioral Interview
TIME TBA – Check I-Link
Learn proven successful techniques.
Presented by: Emagination Computer Camps
Registration: ECS I-Link
14 / Career Exploration Group
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 304 Coble Hall
Discover broad and exciting career paths.
Presented by: Graduate College
16 / Lunch & Learn: Technical Interviews
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 2240 DCL
Learn best practices for a successful technical interview.
Presented by: Turn
Registration: ECS I-Link
17 / Why You Should Attend a Virtual Career Fair
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 304 Coble Hall
Learn how a virtual career fair can help you land a job.
Presented by: Graduate College
21 / What Every Engineering Premed Should Know
12:00-1:00 p.m., 433 Grainger
Learn about what it takes to get into medical school as an engineer!
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
21 /Career Exploration Group
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 304 Coble Hall
Discover broad and exciting career paths.
Presented by: Graduate College
21/ Virtual Webinar: Technical Interview
Time: Check ECS I-Link
Learn best practices for a successful technical interview.
Presented by: Union Pacific Railroad
Registration: ECS I-Link
22 / Answering Tough Questions
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., 314A Illini Union
Answer broad, negative, or unexpected questions effectively.
Presented by: Graduate College
23 / Civil & Environmental Job Fair
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Crane Bay of Newmark Lab
Presented by: ECS
23 / Resolving Conflict
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 407 Illini Union
Get tools that will help you resolve conflict in grad school and beyond.
23 / Lunch & Learn: Evaluating & Negotiating Your Offer
12:00 – 12:50 p.m., 2240 DCL
Evaluate and professionally negotiate your offer.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
23 / Your Immigration Options
5:30 - 7:00 p.m., 210 Illini Union
Get advice from an expert in the field.
Presented by: Graduate College
28 / Career Exploration Group
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 304 Coble Hall
Discover broad and exciting career paths.
Presented by: Graduate College
28 / Talking About Your Research
4:00-5:30 p.m., 407 Illini Union
Explain your work effectively to different audiences.
Presented by: Graduate College
28 / Virtual Webinar: Career Fair Success
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Learn how to be successful and know what to say when it’s your turn to speak to a recruiter.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
March
1 / Translating Your Skills
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 4th Floor Levis
Make your advanced skills make sense outside academia.
Presented by: Graduate College
2 / Getting the Most Out of an Academic Conference
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 407 Illini Union
Make an impact and connections that count at your next conference.
Presented by: Graduate College
2 / Lunch & Learn: Case Interviews
12:00 – 12:50 p.m., 2240 DCL
Learn proven techniques to be successful in your case interview.
Presented by: Deloitte
Registration: ECS I-Link
7 /Career Exploration Group
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 304 Coble Hall
Discover broad and exciting career paths.
Presented by: Graduate College
7 / Virtual Webinar: LinkedIn Success
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Best practices to utilize LinkedIn as part of your job search process.
Presented by: W. W. Grainger
Registration: ECS I-Link
8 / Nonacademic Interview Strategies for Grad Students & Postdocs
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 407 Illini Union
Pitch your skills and experience to interviewers in industry, nonprofits, and government.
Presented by: Graduate College
9 / Research Park Career Fair
4:30 p.m., i-Hotel and Conference Center
Access employers and job opportunities at Research Park
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
13 / Lunch & Learn: OPT/CPT
12:00-12:50 p.m., 2240 DCL
Learn what you need to know as an international student to be eligible to participate in your internship or full-time job.
Presented by: International Student and Scholar Services
Registration: ECS I-Link
14 / Blogging & Social Media for Professional Success
4:00 – 5:30 p.m., 314B Illini Union
Learn how to use digital tools to build networks and promote your work.
Presented by: Graduate College
14 / Virtual Webinar: Job Search Basics
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Learn what events, resources, apps, and websites you should use to maximize your job search efforts.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
15 / Business Skills for Science Grad Students
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 407 Illini Union
Learn useful skills from business that will help you succeed.
Presented by: Graduate College
28 / Carle Illinois Medicine School Info Session
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 3300 DCL
Learn more about our exciting new engineering medical school!
Presented by: ECS and Jenny Amos
Registration: ECS I-Link
30 / Lunch & Learn: Smart Start
12:00 – 12:50 p.m., 2240 DCL
This workshop is designed to empower women with the skills and confidence to successfully negotiate their salary and benefits packages.
Presented by: Engineering Career Services
Registration: ECS I-Link
April
4 / GradMAP
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 304 Coble Hall
Make plans to succeed in graduate school.
6 / Careers in Consulting Panel
5:00 – 6:30 p.m., location TBA (check I-Link)
Learn from those who are working in consulting and hear what life is really like as a consultant.
Participating companies: Deloitte, KPMG
Registration: ECS I-Link
Launch Week (April 10-13) - Join ECS for a week-long workshop series designed to prepare you for your upcoming full-time job and summer internship.
10 / Managing Your New Budget
12:00 – 12:50 p.m., 3300 DCL
Come learn some smart strategies to put you in control of your finances and understand insurance options.
Presented by: Turn
Registration: ECS I-Link
11 / Backpack to Briefcase – Employer Panel
5:00 – 6:30 p.m., 3300 DCL
Employer panel discussing how you can make an impact your first year on the job.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
12 / Communication in the Workplace
12:00 – 12:50 p.m., 3300 DCL
Learn best practices on how to communicate with your fellow workmates as well as supervisors.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
13 / Intern Mix
5:00 – 6:30 p.m., 3330 DCL
Student-to-student advice in a fun, casual environment. Get tips from current students who have interned with top engienering companies.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
19 / Job Search Strategies for Industry, Nonprofits, & Government
4:00 – 5:30 p.m., 407 Illini Union
Figure out how to get started on a nonacademic job search.
Presented by: Graduate College
20 / Lunch & Learn: Evaluating & Negotiating Your Offer
12:00 – 12:50 p.m., 3300 DCL
Learn how to evalute and professionally negotiate your offer.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
25 / Completing the Medical School Application Process
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 3300 DCL
Are you planning to apply for the 2018 medical school entering class? Learn tips and tricks for navigating the application process.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link
27 / Your Independent Career Search
12:00 – 12:50 p.m., 3300 DCL
Learn job search strategies outside of I-Link that you can use after graduation.
Presented by: ECS
Registration: ECS I-Link