Winter Career Readiness Week is just around the corner. This year, events are spread across weeks 3 and 4 to give you more flexibility to engage at your own pace.
Whether you’re just starting to explore career options or actively applying for internships and jobs, these two weeks are a great opportunity to focus on career preparation.
Preparing For Career Readiness Week (January 23-30)
- Come to drop-in advising at Mohr Career Services in Lillis 155 and get personalized feedback on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- Mark your calendar for the Winter Career and Internship Expo on January 29 and RSVP through Handshake.
- Connect with alumni and employers through these upcoming events
- Book an appointment with one of our Mohr Career Coaches and practice interviews with real-time coaching.
Pro Tip: Prep for interviews early. Some employers will be conducting interviews the day after the Expo and you’ll want to be ready!
Career Prep Tools to Leverage
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)
Pro Tip: AI tools can help refine your resume, but they can’t brainstorm with you or uncover relevant experiences you may not have considered. For more personalized support, meet with a career coach at Mohr.
- 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.
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!
Final Takeaways
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.
