Career Success for Engineers Kick-Off Event

10:00 am - 12 noon

Engineering Student Group Information Fair
Meet with members of the Engineering Student Groups and learn more about their activities and how you can join.

Science and Engineering Bldg 1st Floor Lobby/Entranceway

10:00 am - 12 noon

“Meet Garmin International” - Information Table and Give-Aways Talk with representatives from Garmin International and learn more about their internships and full-time employment opportunities.

Perkins Hall / Ferris Hall Courtyard

11:00 am - 12 noon

Garmin International/Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity Cookout
Free food for all engineering students (while it lasts).

Perkins Hall / Ferris Hall Courtyard

10:30 am - 11:15 am

“Engineering Co-Op and Internship Opportunities”
Workshop led by the College of Engineering Office of Professional Practice Ambassadors to introduce the intern/co-op experience and why it is important for the career plan of all engineers.

Shiloh Room – Room 235 –
University Center

11:30 am - 12:45 pm

“Leadership for Engineers “
Workshop led by Eastman Chemical Company on leadership skills needed for success in today’s dynamic workplace.

Shiloh Room – Room 235 –
University Center

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

“Get Ready, It’s Job Time”
Learn “tips and tricks” from Garmin International recruiters on what engineering employers look for at a job fair, how they evaluate resumes and what they expect from an interview.

Shiloh Room – Room 235 –
University Center

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

“Where are the Jobs?”
Eaton Corporation Engineering Career Workshop –Where are the jobs going to be? An in depth discussion on how proposed and new legislation could affect your job opportunities in the future.

Shiloh Room – Room 235 –
University Center

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

“How To Mingle & Network at Career Events”
Does the thought of meeting new people and juggling a punch cup send chills up your spine? Hear how to successfully navigate the “social hour” from UT Career Services etiquette expert, Mary Mahoney and then plan to practice with UT Alumni, staff and faculty at the reception following the workshop.

Shiloh Room – Room 235 –
University Center

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Networking Reception
Enjoy appetizers and meet with UT Engineering Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Guests.
Sponsored by Eaton Electrical, UT Career Services, Young Alumni and Alumni Programs

Crest Room – Room 211 –
University Center

6:45 pm - 8:00 pm

Keynote Speaker - Col. Henry “Hank” Hartsfield Jr.
UT Alumni in Engineering Science, US Air Force Test pilot and NASA astronaut on Apollo 16, Skylabs 2,3 and 4 and Space Shuttles Columbia, Discovery and Challenger. Hear about the amazing career journey of Col. Hartsfield from his beginnings at UT through his NASA experience and his transition to the corporate world at Raytheon and what he has learned on his career adventures about success and believing in dreams.
Sponsored by Alumni Programs and UT Career Services

Volunteer Ballroom –
University Center
(next to Crest Room)

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Appointments required through Hire-A-Vol or at Registration Tables on Sept. 15th (depending on availability)

Resume Critiques and Practice Interviews with Engineering Company Representatives
Engineering students can sign-up through the Hire-A-VOL system and schedule a 30 minute resume critique and/or a 30-minute practice interview with recruiters from area engineering companies.
Students must sign-up for an appointment and should bring a copy of their resume to the appointments.
The representatives will discuss how to improve resume and interview skills and offer individual advice. The appointments will not be for actual job opportunities, but will be general advice sessions to assist students with skills. Open to engineering students looking for internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Students may choose appointment time, but will be assigned randomly to an employer representative.

Participating companies are: Eastman Chemical, ALCOA, Eaton Electrical, TVA, Shaw Industries, Analysis & Measurement Services (AMS), DENSO, Alstom Power, FBI, B & W Y-12

Mock Interviews/Resume Critiques will be held at
UT Career Services
100 Dunford Hall
865-974-5435
career.utk.edu