INITIATE
Freshmen:
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Schedule an appointment with an Engineering Career Center counselor
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Create your eCONNECTION profile/account
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Learn about student organizations
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Attend the engineering student organization fair held in the fall semester
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Create a resume
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University Career Services (UCS) – Cougar Pathway; take an assessment test
INFLUENCE
Sophomore:
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Schedule an appointment with an Engineering Career Counselor
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Continue using eCONNECTION
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Join a professional student organization
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Create a LinkedIn account
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Research companies that hire your major
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Attend a career center workshop
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Attend industry information sessions
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Attend a career fair
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Start thinking about leadership and volunteer opportunities
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Continue to build your resume
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Career panel workshop
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University Career Services (UCS)
INTEGRATE
Junior:
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Schedule an appointment with an Engineering Career Counselor
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Continue using eCONNECTION
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Create your elevator pitch
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Attend networking events
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Run for officer positions within your organization(s)
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Participate in mock interviews/resume reviews
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Create your cover letter
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Find an internship/job
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University Career Services (UCS)
INNOVATE
Senior:
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Schedule an appointment with an Engineering Career Counselor
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Continue using eCONNECTION
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Acquire references and recommendations
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Attend the following workshops:
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Financial Matters/Benefits
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First Day on the Job
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Job Offer and Negotiating Tips
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University Career Services (UCS)
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Find a job!
Graduate Students:
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Resume vs. CV
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Grad School Resources:
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University Career Services (UCS)
International Students:
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ISSSO
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Attend the following workshops:
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OPT Orientation
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International Student Info
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Resume/Cover letter/CV
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Resources – Grammar/Spelling Links
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University Career Services (UCS)