April 2023 Undergraduate Newsletter
As a UT Austin student, there are many ways to spend your summer that can impact your career journey. Summer is an exciting time to explore your interests, expand your curiosity and get hands-on experience in your chosen field. Many students may consider summer internships or jobs, but those aren’t the only options.
Keep reading for information on these opportunities and more, including:
- The Longhorn Career Peer Mentor Program
- Job simulations
- Micro-Internships
- TCE’s Internship Fund
- Upcoming career events, fairs and workshops
You also have access to tailored career resources through your college/school career center and additional resources available to all students through Texas Career Engagement!
Join the Longhorn Career Peer Mentor Program
The Longhorn Career Peer Mentor Program is a 12-week career and professional development program tailored for first- and second-year students at The University of Texas at Austin. Applications are open now and will close on Friday, August 4 at 5 p.m. Central! Applications can be found here.
Each mentee is matched with a Longhorn Career Peer Mentor for weekly meetings on a range of career topics. At the end of the program, each mentee will have:
- A resume
- A cover letter
- A personal elevator pitch
- Experience participating in a practice interview
The goal of the program is to empower each mentee to accomplish their individual career goals while building a strong community and sense of belonging on the Forty Acres. Learn more about the Longhorn Career Peer Mentor Program here!
Job Simulations: An Innovative Way to Gain Experience and Build Your Resume!
Explore virtual simulated experience programs designed by leading companies such as Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase and more. Develop your skills and gain a real understanding of various industries and jobs by working through self-paced modules, with tasks similar to those you would undertake working at one of these companies.
Participating companies say that students who undertake a job simulation are twice as likely to get hired!
Micro-Internships
Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects allow you to demonstrate job-related skills, explore career paths and build your professional network. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships:
- can take place year-round;
- typically range from 10 to 40 hours of total work; and
- typically have deliverables due between one week and one month after start.
Micro-internships are offered by companies/organizations ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups both in Texas and across the country.
Texas Career Engagement Internship Fund
When applying for internships, there are many things you might consider, including your financial needs. Texas Career Engagement created the Internship Fund to help reduce the financial barriers to internship participation for UT students with high financial need. Explore the TCE Internship Fund page to learn about student and internship eligibility, the funding and how to apply.
Upcoming Career Events, Fairs and Workshops Open to All Majors
Virtual Hilton: Learn about Revenue Management Opportunities Available for Summer Start Dates
Tuesday, April 18, 5-6 p.m. Central
Virtual Hong Kong Office of Economy & Trade Presents: Top Talent Pass
Wednesday, April 19, 5-6 p.m. Central
UTLA Information Session
Wednesday, April 19, 5-6 p.m. Central
Internal Transfer Application Drop-Ins (Virtual)
Thursday, April 20, 1-3 p.m. Central
Gap Inc. Office Hours (Come and Go)
Thursday, April 20, 2-3 p.m. Central, FAC 2.236
Breaking Down the McKinsey Case + Personal Experience Interview
Thursday, April 20, 5-6 p.m. Central, ETC 2.108
McKinsey Recruiting Roadmap and Landing the Interview
Thursday, April 20, 7-8 p.m. Central, ETC 2.108
UTNY 101 Information Session
Thursday, April 20, 5-6 p.m. Central
UTNY 101 Information Session
Friday, April 21, 3-4 p.m. Central
UTNY 101 Information Session
Monday, April 24, 12-1 p.m. Central
UTNY 101 Information Session
Thursday, April 24, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Central
Internal Transfer Application Drop-Ins (In-Person)
Tuesday, April 25, 1- 3 p.m. Central
UTNY Spring 2024 Information Session
Tuesday, April 25, 4-5 p.m. Central
Internal Transfer Application Drop-Ins (In-Person)
Wednesday, April 26, 1-3 p.m. Central
UTLA Application Walk Through
Wednesday, April 26, 5-6 p.m. Central
UTNY 101 Information Session
Monday, May 1, 11 a.m.-noon, Central
UTLA Drop-in Advising (Virtual and In-Person), No RSVP Needed:
Monday, April 17, 1-3 p.m. Central, Zoom
Thursday, April 20, 10 a.m.-noon Central, DMC 1.206
Monday, April 24, 1-3 p.m. Central, Zoom
Thursday, April 27, 10 a.m.-noon Central, DMC 1.206
Monday, May 1, 1-3 p.m. Central, Zoom
Thursday, May 4, 10 a.m.-noon Central, DMC 1.206
UTNY Drop-in Advising (In-Person), No RSVP Needed:
Wednesday, April 19, 1:30 to 4:30p.m. Central, DMC 1.206
Wednesday, April 26, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Central, DMC 1.206
Wednesday, May 3, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Central, DMC 1.206
UTNY Spring 2024 Priority Deadline: May 1, 11:59 p.m. Central
UTLA Spring 2024 Application Deadline: May 10, 11:59 p.m. Central
UT Austin Work-Study and Part-time On-Campus Job Fair
RSVPs to come and information will be in Handshake; RSVP not required for In-Person
Virtual: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Central, via Handshake
In-Person: Friday, August 25, 2023 – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Central, Texas Union
McKinsey Recruiting Roadmap and Landing the Interview
Thursday, April 20, 7-8 p.m. Central, ETC 2.108
More opportunities to connect with companies in your desired industry may be available through your college/school career center.
More information can be found on the Texas Career Engagement website.