Take advantage of the Career Advancement events and programs below offered as part of the College's 2021 Winterfest!
Taking the Next Step 2021 | January 23, 2021, 10:00am-12:00pm CT
Calling all first years! Don’t miss out on one of the hallmark events of every UChicago student’s first year in the College. This virtual conference-style event allows you to interact with and hear advice from College alumni across 25 different industries through industry-specific panels and small group networking. Learn more here and register here!
Resumania | January 25, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm CT
Join Career Advancement for our virtual Resume Lab to craft your college-level resume! This is a perfect time to update your current draft or create a brand new one using Career Advancement’s resume template that you can use to apply to student employment positions, summer opportunities, and more. We will have career advisers available to help you! The only thing you need to do is sign in and be ready to complete your resume. Register on UChicago Handshake.
Interviewing Tips & Techniques for 1st Years | January 26, 2021, 12:30pm-1:30pm CT
First Year Students: are you interested in learning some Interviewing 101 to prepare for hearing back from your internship applications? Join us for this Interviewing Tips and Techniques Workshop! Registration is available on UChicago Handshake.
Discover Your Passion: Career Exploration for Upperclass Students | January 27, 4:00pm-5:00pm CT
Are you an upperclass student who’s exploring your career options or unsure what you want to do after graduation? Let us help you use your interests, values, and skills to identify and start down the right path for you! Register here
Diversity + Inclusion Summit | January 27, 2021, 4:00pm-6:00pm CT
The Diversity + Inclusion Summit provides an opportunity for students to learn about and celebrate workplace diversity and inclusion efforts and engage with UChicago alumni and employer representatives. Register here and select your workshop preferences here!
Finding an Internship Through Networking for 1st Years | January 28, 2021, 12:30pm-1:30pm CT
Join this interactive workshop to build on the networking connections and skills you gained from Taking the Next Step to secure internship (or summer job)! Plan who and how you will research and contact to find an opportunity that is right for you. Register here.
National Institute of Mental Health & National Institutes of Health Virtual Info Session | February 1, 2021, 12:00pm CT
Interested in learning more about opportunities at the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institutes of Health? Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the NIH's Summer, Postbaccalaureate, Graduate Partnership, Postdoctoral and Clinical Fellowship Programs as well as the exciting research being done in the NIMH Intramural Research Program Laboratories. Register on UChicago Handshake.
Career Community Circles | February 1, 2021 4:00pm-5:00pm CT
The Career Community Circles (CCCs) are perfect for 1st year students who are a little unsure of how to get started on all things career-related! This is a 3-part series that will be lead by a Career Peer Advisers (two 4th year students) that will provide you with the tools for exploring your interests and values, identify immediate opportunities to build your skills, and create an action plan for finding an exciting summer opportunity. Career explorers can register here.
Code in the Community | February 1, 2021, 5:30pm CT
"Code in the Community" is a UChicago exclusive event. Influential speakers from across the country -- including technology CEOs, nonprofit Founders and Software Engineers -- will be gathering to discuss their personal journeys and how they are leveraging technology innovation in order to make an impact in our communities. Many students at UChicago are eager to use their technical skillsets for broader impact, making this an inspirational and informative experience for students. Speakers will give lightning talks, followed by audience Q&A. Register here.