EECS Networking Night - Student FAQ | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | College of Engineering

Join us and learn about careers in industry!

Registration

Visit Student Registration: If a company you are hoping to connect with does not appear in the drop-down menu, it means that the company's break-out sessions have already been filled. You must choose a different break-out session.

Before the Event

Upload your resume: Any EECS student (or recent graduate) at Oregon State can submit a resume - even those who are unable to attend the event.
Research the companies beforehand and come prepared to ask questions. (Visit the Virtual Booths.) This event is a great opportunity to find out more about companies, what it's like to work there, what they look for in a job/intern candidate, etc.
Apply online at the organizations that interest you. Be aware that when meeting companies, they often ask if you have submitted your resume online.
Go to Career Services. They can help sharpen your resume, improve your interviewing skills and even give you wardrobe tips.
Update your LinkedIn profile. Having an online profile is just as important as having a hard copy of your resume. (You should have both!)
Check out the advice given by our industry guests in this quick video.
Watch for an email with the Zoom links to arrive a day or two before the event. If an assignment is with a different company from the one you signed up for, make the best of things and use this as an opportunity to broaden your horizons. Add the Zoom links to your calendar so you can easily jump from meeting to meeting.

Why should I register?: To learn about potential career paths, and find out more about internships and employment options. Get your questions answered by people who work at the company. Start growing your professional network now.

Hints:

1) For help with sharpening your resume, wardrobe selection, and job-search strategies, visit the College of Engineering Career Development Center.

2) This is a Zoom event, so be thoughtful about what will appears in your background.

3) Visit the Virtual Booths for each company you register for..

4) All Oregon State ECE and CS students are invited to upload a resume for inclusion in the EECS Resume Book.

Even if you cannot attend Networking Night, you can still upload a resume.
Submitting a file to the resume book does not register you for the event.

Space is limited. Register early for best selection.

Please note: The College of Engineering Networking Night and the Career Fairs are separate events. Check Handshake for details.

Use this Event to Your Advantage

Networking Night gives you a place to meet potential employers, ask questions about the current job market, and learn about employers. The employers attending, are interested in meeting students at Oregon State. Companies will share more about what their company does and what it's like to work for their organization, making it a great plact to research potential employers.

The day of the event

Before it starts:

Dress in business casual attire.
Plan to turn on your camera. Be thougthful about what appears in your background.
Use a professional screen name.
If possible, find a quiet space so you can participate in the Q&A time.

During the event:

Keep a list of the industry reps that present during the event. If they share a link to apply, or a personal email, copy and paste it into this document.
During the event, some organizations will ask if you’ve already applied to openings on their company website. A few may offer a specific link with instructions on how to apply.
Ask for advice. Here are some ideas: Do they have any advice for helping new hires succeed at their company? What is the best way to find a mentor at the company? What do should a new hires hope to achieve in the first year? What surprised them the most about their organization? What is one reason they enjoy working at the company? What is their best advice for students wanting to apply?
Do NOT leave early. The organizations attending this event are expecting to see you.

After the event:

Follow up with the industry reps on LinkedIn, thanking them for their presentation. If you applied for an opening, mention which position you applied for.
Never ask a recruiter to find you a job. That's not their job.
If you are selected for a phone screen or an interview, come prepared. If you cannot make your appointment, ask to reschedule.

Questions? Feel free to contact us.