Fall Career Readiness Week is just around the corner, and this year it’s spread across weeks 3 and 4 to give you more time to engage at your own pace. Ready to polish your resume, build confidence, and explore what’s next?
Whether you’re just starting to explore career options or actively applying for internships and jobs, use these two weeks to lock in on your career preparation.
Simple Steps You Can Take To Prepare:
- Come to drop-in advising at Mohr Career Services in Lillis 155 and get personalized feedback on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- Book an appointment with one of our Mohr Career Coaches and practice interviews with real-time coaching.
- Attend alumni panels to learn from their experience.
- Network with professionals across industries at career fairs and business events.
- Mark your calendar for the Fall Career & Internship Expo on October 23 and RSVP through Handshake.
Pro Tip: To reserve your spot at any of the upcoming career-related events, log in to Handshake.
Career Prep Tools You Should Use
When you head to the Career & Internship Expo (or any networking event), you’ll want to bring three essentials:
- A confident elevator pitch to introduce yourself clearly and professionally
- A polished resume
- A few strong interview stories that show your skills in action
These tools will help you prepare each piece:
- Your elevator pitch is a quick, confident way to introduce yourself
- Perfect for career fairs, networking events, LinkedIn outreach, and interviews
- Belps you make a strong first impression by clearly sharing who you are, what you’re studying, and what you’re aiming for
- Big Resume is built for Lundquist students and includes:
- UO College of Business resume templates
- AI-powered feedback on formatting, clarity, and impact
- Suggestions to tailor your resume to specific job descriptions and optimize for applicant tracking systems (ATS)
- Big Interview is your go-to resource for interview prep (and it’s free for all UO business students):
- Video tutorials on interview best practices
- Thousands of sample questions across industries
- A practice tool where you can record and review your answers
- Instant AI-powered feedback
Pro Tip: Register for an account with your uoregon email and use the grid icon in the upper left corner to toggle between Big Resume and Big Interview. For more resume instructions, check here.
Use these tools to get started, but don’t forget to ask a career advisor or trusted mentor for feedback tailored to your specific goals and industry!
You’ve Got This
Career Readiness Week is about more than just attending events—it’s a launchpad for your future. Whether you’re exploring, applying, or just curious, there’s something here for you.
Need help deciding where to start? Book an appointment with our professional career staff through Handshake or stop by Lillis 155 during drop-in hours Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
