Marketing

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.

Top brands are interested in hiring Ducks for their summer internship programs. But as national programs, they begin recruitment early. Many opportunities will be closing in the next week or two.

Nike’s University Relations recruiter recently came to campus to share all about their Nike Summer Internship Program and insights into how to elevate your application and nail the interview. Duck alums and current Nike employees Samantha Little, Brice Kanehira, and Alyssa Huque also joined to share their perspectives to ensure our students can prepare for the fall application season and secure a Nike internship of their own!

On Wednesday, May 22 I facilitated a conversation during Industry Bites: Internships That Launch Careers with UO alum and assistant manager of global hardlines at The Walt Disney Company, Alexia Muller, and current student and upcoming graduate, Elliot Nichols for a special panel about their career paths, what they’ve done to succeed, and how they engaged with and nurtured relationships in their industries.