Career Engagement

Start with Engagement to:

Gain first-hand insights of careers by engaging with people who work in fields that interest you and participate in experiences and opportunities (such as internships, volunteering, on-campus opportunities and more) to build the skills and strengths needed to attain desired career goals.   

During this Stage:

• Revisit your professional documents (i.e., resumes, cover letters) and customize them for positions of interest.  
• Develop a brief and effective commercial/pitch.  
• Use Big Interview to record your own mock interviews and strengthen your interviewing skills.  
• Connect with alumni in your industry through the Bronco Mentoring Platform.  
• Use Handshake to monitor On-Campus Recruiting activities, such as employer information sessions, on-campus interviews and preparation workshops.  
• Search and apply for experiences related to potential career paths including internships, cooperative education, research, community engaged learning, volunteering, etc.  
• Attend the Graduate and Professional School Fair to receive information about admission requirements, summer programs and fellowship opportunities.