Opportunities From: Volunteer with Mines

CSM 250: Engineering Your Career Path is a 1-credit course open to undergraduate students designed to help them with career exploration, career planning and job search.

An important assignment in the course is requiring each student to complete a practice interview - students consistently share this is one of the most helpful experiences they gain from the class.

We are seeking alumni to assist in facilitating these mock interviews, in-person and virtually. We will provide volunteers training in advance as well as a clear interview guide. All you need to do is show up and be ready to chat with students!

Event Details: The event takes place on Monday, March 16th with interviews happening from 5:30-7pm. We are asking volunteers to commit their time from 5-7:30pm to offer buffer time, but if you cannot attend the full event we still encourage you to sign up.

This is a drop-in event for students. We do not required students to register in advance and take students on a first come, first serve basis. You will be meet with students representing a variety of degree levels and majors. Since the interviews are general, you do not need to know about the student's major or career path or conduct the interview.

To expand our reach, we are offering this event simultaneously in-person and virtually, though the event will run the same for both formats. Please make sure to select your preferred attendance method.

This course is designed to provide the Mines students with advanced career planning and job searching tools that are instrumental to be successful in obtaining internships, co-ops, research, and full-time positions. The class will also give them guidelines on transitioning into a new career, and making a positive impact in their chosen profession. In addition to working directly on skills and materials, we have guest speakers lined up who are leaders in their respective industries. If you are one of these engineers, executives, and owners of successful companies who are willing to share your valuable advice and tips with students, let us know.

Mines Career Center is holding Industry Panels in collaboration with departments for students to have a better understanding of various industries, emerging trends, opportunities, and career paths. These events are also great networking opportunities for organizations/ employers to make introductions and share their internship and job opportunities. Are you interested? Let us know!

Would you like to help Mines students via informal conversations you can have with students interested in your field or job? Let us know! We will make the connection.