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Career Workshops & Job Outlook

As a VU engineering student, your career prospects are excellent if you take appropriate steps to achieve your goals. Earning your degree with good grades is not enough.   You will need to develop a professional network, participate in internships, and research industries and employers of interest.  You will need to learn how to present yourself to employers. The VU Career Center has the resources you need to help you learn these skills and make these connections. Peak on-campus recruiting seasons are September to November and January to March for both full-time and internship opportunities.  

2026-2027 Professional Development and Career Events

  • Fall 2026 Events
    • Engineering Career Fair Prep Workshop
      September 2nd, 2026
      5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CST | FGH 110
      Prepare for everything you should know before the engineering career fair.
    • Engineering and Tech Career Fair 
      September 9th, 2026
      3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST | SLC Ballroom
      Get ready to connect with top employers, explore exciting career opportunities, and showcase your skills at the Engineering & Tech Career Fair!
    • Grad Workshop - Applying to PH. D Programs
      October 8th, 2026
      5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CST | FGH 110
      Join us for a workshop designed to help you navigate the PhD application process, from finding the right programs to strengthening your application and preparing for success.
    • Time Management Seminar 
      October 27th, 2026
      12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST | FGH 106
      Join us for a time management seminar to learn practical strategies for staying organized, prioritizing tasks, and making the most of your time as a student.
    • Interview Etiquette
      November 5th, 2026
      5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CST | FGH 110
      Join us for an interview etiquette workshop to learn how to make a great first impression, communicate professionally, and confidently navigate your next interview.
    • Vanderbilt Master Degree Programs
      November 9th, 2026
      Time: TBD | Location: TBD
      Explore our engineering master’s programs and discover how graduate education can help you advance your academic, professional and career goals.
    • What To Do With Your Summers?
      December 2nd, 2026
      6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST | Virtual (Zoom)
      Not sure on what to do during your summers here at Vandy? Well, join us as we chat about opportunities and fun things that you can do.
    • De-Stress For Exams
      December 10th, 2026
      12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST | FGH 106
      Join us for a de-stress before exams workshop to learn simple strategies for managing stress, staying focused, and feeling confident as you prepare for your exams.
  • Spring 2027 Events
    • Improve Your Study Habits 
      February 4th, 2027
      5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CST | FGH 110
      Join us for a workshop on improving your study habits and learn effective strategies to stay organized, retain information, and study smarter—not harder.
    • Time Management Seminar
      March 9th, 2027
      5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CST | FGH 110
      Join us for a time management workshop where you’ll learn how to balance coursework, deadlines, life and career preparation.
    • No Internship? Learn Hot Make Your Summer Productive 
      March 25th, 2027
      6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST | Virtual (Zoom)
      Join us for a workshop to learn how to make the most of your summer by gaining valuable skills, building your experience, networking, and preparing for future internship and career opportunities.
    • Resume Bootcamp
      April 13th, 2027
      5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CST | FGH 110
      Join us for a Resume Bootcamp to refresh, strengthen, and tailor your resume so you can confidently showcase your skills and experiences for internships, jobs and future career opportunities.

Our Dores & Where They Anchor Down

In the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, we are proud to share with you the placement results for our graduating students who secure exciting jobs and admission to the finest graduate programs. We survey all graduating students in the month prior to Commencement and have impressive response rates of 88-97% over the last several years.