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Creating a Positive First Impression at Career Days

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Did you know that the average person makes a first impression of someone in less than 1-second of meeting them? First impressions are important at networking and career events, like […]

Interviewing – Utilizing STAR Stories

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

We all have a story to tell, and if you’ve made it from applying to interviewing for a position, the employer wants to hear yours. This workshop will teach the […]

Building Stress Resilience as a Job Seeker

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Lots of people experience nervousness, anxiety, fear, and imposter syndrome when job searching and while attending Career Day.  Join the Mines Counseling Center for this interactive workshop to learn stress […]

LinkedIn and Branding Workshop

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

You’ve likely heard the expression, “it’s all about who you know.”  But finding those connections and people can be tough—LinkedIn can help!  This workshop will help you identify core pieces […]

Job Search Kickstart

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Knowing where and how to start an internship or job search can sometimes feel confusing. This workshop will help you gain an understanding of the job search process and develop […]

Preparing For Career Days

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

How do I stand out at Career Days? How do I make the most of the event? What should I bring?  These are all frequent questions students ask the Career […]

Resume 101

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Never made a resume? No worries! This workshop will cover the basics of a resume including formatting, design, organization, and content. Students will leave this workshop feeling confident they can […]

Rapid Resume Reviews

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Bring your resume to this drop in event and get it critiqued by a campus professional that will give you feedback on everything from the formatting to the content. This […]

Prep with Reps

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

On the Monday before Career Days, several companies, organizations, and employers will volunteer their time to help you prepare for Career Day. At the Prep with Reps event, you will have a unique opportunity to review your resume, practice your elevator pitch, get interviewing tips, and build connections with recruiters, all in one location. This event […]

Free

Fall 2023 Career Days – Day 1

Student Recreation Center 1651 Elm St, Golden, CO, United States

300+ employers, different companies are attending each date, so make sure to attend both 9/12 & 9/13! Leading companies are looking for new employees with the skills necessary to take […]

Fall 2023 Career Days – Day 2

Student Recreation Center 1651 Elm St, Golden, CO, United States

300+ employers, different companies are attending each date, so make sure to attend both 9/12 & 9/13! Leading companies are looking for new employees with the skills necessary to take […]

Elevators to Doors: Business Communications Workshop

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Join the VIP Professional Development Program for "Elevators to Doors" a business communications workshop! Learn how to professionally communicate with employers you met at Career Day and effectively correspond with professionals in your network.  

Interviews and Career Day Follow-Up Workshop

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Now that Career Days are over, you may be asking, "what's next?". We all have a story to tell, and if you’ve made it from applying to interviewing for a position, the employer wants to hear yours. This workshop will teach the basics of preparing for interviews and how to craft meaningful stories that highlight […]

Offer Evaluation and Negotiation Workshop

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

You earned the job offer, now what? Most students are nervous to negotiate their first job offer. This workshop will offer a general overview of interpreting a job offer, crafting professional counteroffers and emails, how to research salary benchmarks, and basics for what can and cannot be negotiated. You do not need to currently have a job offer […]

Data Science & Analytics Panel

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Tuesday, October 10th, 5 - 7 PM | Student Center, Ballrooms A & B Interested in learning more about different career paths in data science and analytics? Join us for the Data Science & Analytics Panel to hear from Mines alumni working in industry! Get all your questions answered to see if this could be […]

Alternative Engineering Careers Panel

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

The Mines Career Center and Humanitarian Engineering Department are partnering to host a panelist discussion regarding alternative engineering career paths and how to be a socially responsible engineer. The event will consist of a Q&A session and time dedicated for networking. Food and beverages will be provided!

Why Graduate School? A Conversation with Graduate Students

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Have questions about what graduate school is really like? Join this informational dialogue with current graduate students and hear about their decisions to pursue a graduate degree, lessons learned, and advice. No RSVP required; light refreshments and snacks provided.

Free

Funding Graduate School

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Understanding how to fund a graduate education and the resources available is important when deciding on going to graduate school. Join this workshop to learn tips, insights, and things to consider when funding a graduate school education. Lunch provided; Space Limited. Please complete this form to confirm your registration: https://forms.office.com/r/hBgYCjWqDC

Free

Writing Statements of Purpose

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Statements of Purpose are a key component of any competitive application. In this session you will learn how to persuasively articulate why your experience, accomplishments, and goals make you an ideal candidate for your chosen graduate program. Lunch provided; Space Limited; Please visit DiggerNet to register.

Free

Grad School Week: Mines Programs Meet and Greet

Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United States

Interested in a graduate program at Mines? Stop by this event to explore different graduate school program options on-campus and get questions answered about being a graduate student at Mines. This event is free and open to all students. Light food and beverages provided.

Free

Professional Photos for Students

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Students are invited to drop-in to have a professional photo taken courtesy of the Mines Career Center.

Free

Resumes: Basics and Beyond

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Resumes are an important part of job and internship applications. Attend this workshop to learn how to build and tailor a resume for Career Days and your general job search […]

Rapid Resume Review

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Drop in for a quick resume review by campus professionals. Come with a copy of your resume to get feedback on content, formatting, and layout and prep your resume for […]

Navigating the Job Search: Advice from Lockheed Martin

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

**PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT** Join Janet Bachtel, Lockheed Martin’s Campus Relations Manager, on Wednesday, January 17th from 5 – 6 pm to gain a deeper […]

International Student Guide to Career Days

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

This Career Center workshop is intended to help international students feel confident and prepared for Career Days, with tailored information about work authorization conversations with recruiters and resources to help […]

Resumes: Basics and Beyond

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Resumes are an important part of job and internship applications. Attend this workshop to learn how to build and tailor a resume for Career Week and your general job search […]

Getting Career Day Ready

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Career Days are two days this spring: January 30th & 31st. Prepping is key when it comes to Career Day success, so we welcome all students and recent grads to […]

Career Day Prep: Resumes and CVs

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

This workshop is designed for those who are looking to create a CV or take their current resume to the next level. This workshop covers how to create a CV, […]

Networking: The Power of Connections 

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Career Days are an effective way to build connections in the workforce through the opportunity to speak with recruiters, engineers, and Mines alumni! Attend this workshop for an in-depth discussion […]

Rapid Resume Review

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Drop in for a quick resume review by campus professionals. Come with a copy of your resume to get feedback on content, formatting, and layout and prep your resume for […]

Grad Student Coffee and Career Day Prep

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Graduate students are welcome to drop-in anytime from 9am-11am at the Boettcher Room in the Library on 1/26 for free coffee and informal conversations about Career Days. This event aims […]

Grad Student Coffee and Career Day Prep

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Graduate students are welcome to drop-in anytime from 9am-11am at the Boettcher Room in the Library on 1/26 for free coffee and informal conversations about Career Days. This event aims […]

JCPenney Suit Up Event

Need professionals clothes? Maybe you need an outfit for Careers Days or upcoming interviews? Read on to learn how you can get discounted professional clothes! MEP and the Career Center […]

Prep with Reps

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

On the day before the first Career Day, several companies, organizations, and employers will volunteer their time to help you prepare for Career Days. At the Prep with Reps event, you […]

Spring 2024 Career Days, Day 1 – Earth, Energy, and Environment

Student Recreation Center 1651 Elm St, Golden, CO, United States

Different companies are attending each date, so make sure to attend both 1/30 & 1/31! Leading companies are looking for new employees with the skills necessary to take the world […]

CIA – Challenge Simulation of a Hypothetic Analysis

Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United States

The CIA Analysis Branch will conduct a simulation exercise for interested students.  This paper simulation of a hypothetic analysis challenge takes about 90 minutes to complete. You must RSVP for […]

Salary and Offer Negotiation Workshop

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Got a job or internship offer and need help determining if the offer is right for you? The Career Center is hosting a Salary and Offer Negotiation Workshop on February 27th from 5-6pm […]