Career Competencies

The inaugural Papé Cascade Cup brought together talented students from four universities across the Pacific Northwest: Oregon State University, University of Oregon, University of Washington, and Washington State University.

Looking to connect with employers during career readiness week? We’ve curated a list of upcoming events across campus to help you do just that.

You can think of “networking” as simply having authentic conversations with people and being intentional about staying connected. Just as with interesting people you meet in social situations, you’ll want to continue those conversations with your professional contacts. Here’s a simple checklist to help you put this into practice!

I’m sure you’ve heard over and over that networking is THE thing you need to do to line up your next job or internship. But even after 25 years, I still have to psych myself up to go to networking events. That said, I can’t think of a single event where I walked away without having had an interesting conversation or learning something new.

Mark your calendars for our lineup of career exploration and professional development events this fall! We’re here to help.