Engineering Career Connections
Empowering our students to find their purpose by delivering innovative, engineering-tailored career development resources, programming, and networking opportunities.
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Unlock the possibilities of your degree with 24/7 access to custom-created engineering career development advice, resources, videos, tools, and sample AI prompts — covering career exploration, job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, networking, and more.
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Looking for ideas on where to apply? Need to fine-tune your resume or level-up your LinkedIn profile?
Career Studio is a weekly drop-in space for U of A engineering students that is welcoming, practical, and designed to support you in your career exploration and job search. Whether you have 5 minutes or 2 hours, stop by on Wednesdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in ETLC, E2-040 to learn, connect, and take action that moves you closer to your career goals.
Programming at Career Studio varies weekly, but common elements include:
- Drop-in Job Search
Focused time to research potential employers, improve your resume, write a cover letter, update your LinkedIn, and have your quick questions answered by experts. - Employer in Residence
Connect with professionals in 1:1 or small group chats, to learn about the featured company and gain high-value insights on engineering career paths, work environments, culture, recruitment practices, and what they look for when hiring. - Ask Us Anything Career Panels
Join moderated Q&A sessions with professionals in career development, engineering, research, and more to uncover best practices and insights to successfully navigate your career. - Open Networking
Practice essential networking skills in a fun, low-pressure environment where making new friends is a bonus. - LinkedIn Headshots
Book a time to have a professional headshot taken. Offered several times a term.
To help you explore career options, strengthen your job search skills, and build confidence in your professional journey we offer the following engineering-tailored workshops.
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Navigate your next career fair with confidence, make a strong impression, and maximize opportunities. Learn what employers expect, how to strategically prepare, and key methods for standing out before, during, and after a fair.
Understand strategic vs. traditional job search approaches, set strong goals, and learn how to find opportunities in any economy. Build essential skills in career research, informational interviews, and proactive outreach for accessing the hidden job market.
Learn how to craft an engineering resume that highlights your qualifications, uses strong skill statements, and avoids common formatting mistakes – improving your odds of landing an interview.
This workshop equips engineering students with the best practices required to differentiate themselves before, during, and after an interview. Participants will gain confidence in effectively answering traditional and behavioral questions, and learn key strategies to effectively handle technical questions.
Gain a clear understanding of networking principles, its strategic importance for career exploration and growth, and best practices for building meaningful, goal-aligned professional connections. Leave with practical tips for preparing, engaging confidently, and applying our Golden Rules to grow your professional network with intention.
Learn how to build a LinkedIn profile that strengthens your career brand and how to use it to research career options, make connections, and find your next summer, co-op, or full-time opportunity.
Your professional network is one of your greatest career assets. Start building yours by making genuine connections at these key annual events:
- ESS Career Fair | Jan 6-8, 2026
- Got a Degree, Now What? | Jan. 19, 2026
- Spring Hiring Fair | Feb. 9, 2026
- Build Your Future: Design & Construction Industry Night | Feb. 10, 2026
- Careers Day | Sept. (TBD), 2026
We also promote 200+ additional recruitment, networking, and professional development events throughout the year. Don’t miss out: Read Engg Career News and watch our Events Calendar for details and to RSVP.
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Last Updated: December 11, 2025