February 2023 Undergraduate Newsletter
The new semester is underway, and congratulations are in order! It might be hard to believe, but you’ve already accomplished a lot this spring—in your classes, student organizations and free time, you’re developing marketable skills and learning new things that others want to hear about. Now is a great time to practice sharing details about yourself in future job interviews, as well as internship and internal transfer applications. You also might want to think about how your experiences are helping you along your desired career path!
Keep reading to learn more about:
- This Week: Exploration Celebration Event
- This Week: Essential Skills Immersion Series -Teamwork Panels
- Sharing your experience in interviews
- Drop-in career support for all students
- Earning Coursera certificates
- Upcoming career events, fairs and workshops
You also have access to tailored career resources through your specific college/school career center and additional resources available to all students through Texas Career Engagement!
Exploration Celebration Event
Are you looking to change your major or pursue a career outside of your major? Texas Career Engagement invites all interested students to our Exploration Celebration event on Thursday, Feb. 16 from noon-1:30 p.m. Central in FAC 2.236. Multiple campus offices and departments will participate and share information. If you are starting your major exploration process or navigating the job search process, join us for resources and to learn about how TCE and campus partners can support your journey – and enjoy free pizza!
Essential Skills Immersion Series -Teamwork Panels
Join one or all three panels this week as we explore the essential skills related to teamwork. Learn about Project Management as an Effective Teamwork Skill on Tuesday, Productive Teamwork Through Effective Conflict Management Skills on Wednesday and meet recruiters from PwC, Bank of America, GLG and Toyota Financial Services to explore Teamwork for the Future of Work on Thursday. Food provided!
Sharing Your Experience During Interviews
During job or internship interviews, you may need to demonstrate examples of when you’ve used skills and knowledge by sharing specific past or current experiences. Understanding why certain questions are asked can go a long way in helping you choose what to share.
- Schedule an on-campus practice interview: Try out your interview skills in a safe space! Some places that offer practice or mock interview resources include college/school career centers, the Public Speaking Center and Texas Career Engagement.
- Practice interview questions from the comfort of your room: Big Interview has an extensive online bank of video interview questions and the ability to record your answers to help simulate a real interview.
Drop-In Career Support for All Students
Drop-in peer career support is available every Monday-Friday between noon-4 p.m. Central at the FAC Second Floor Lobby (FAC 2.236). Longhorn Career Peers review resumes and cover letters, share tools for the job and internship search, provide networking guidance and more. No appointment needed!
Remote resume support is provided outside of drop-in hours. Email your resume to careerpeer@austin.utexas.edu for feedback within two business days!
*Drop-in hours will pause during Spring Break and end for the spring semester on April 28.
Earn a Coursera Certificate
Certificates are an excellent way to hone specific expertise or skills through online learning. UT undergraduate students can register to access free learning for one or more of the Excel and Grow with Google certificates. Students who complete courses and professional programs will learn career-ready skills and earn company-designed and industry-leading certificates for high-demand career paths.
Upcoming Career Events, Fairs and Workshops Open to All Majors
Gaining Experience in Tech 101
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 4-5 p.m. Central
Natural Sciences Networking and Recruiting Mixer
Thursday, Feb. 9, 5-7:30 p.m. Central
Exploration Celebration
Thursday, Feb. 16, noon-1:30 p.m. Central
Career City Limits: Powerhouse Animation
Friday, Feb. 17, 1-2 p.m. Central
More information can be found on the Texas Career Engagement website.