Career Events
Our department regularly hosts events geared towards professional development for our majors and minors. Below are a list of upcoming events hosted by either the department or the university to help you prepare for your professional development.
October 16th, 2024: UTK English to Hold Roundtable on Careers in Publishing
Join University of Tennessee English alumni Sierra Swanson and Leah Rang and other publishing professionals, including Katie Hannah and Kanika Lawton, for a roundtable discussion on careers in publishing including types of publishing jobs, internships in publishing, how to prepare for the job market, and more.
October 23rd, 2024: Grad School Prep Month: Personal Statement Basics
Learn how to write an effective personal statement for graduate school admissions. Hear about what to include and what not to include from experts from the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center at UTK.
November 13th, 2024: Student Success Express: Resumes and Cover Letters
Join the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration (CCDAE) at the Student Success Express in Hodges Library. We hope you join us to learn what to include in your resume and cover letters as well as how to format them to maximize your job/internship applications!
November 14th, 2024: Ready, Set, Post!
Ready to post your own LinkedIn content but unsure where to start? Join us on November 14th from 4:30pm-5:30pm to learn new strategies for impactful professional writing and practice with your own stories!
Need a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile? Stay after to take a headshot using the Center for Career Development’s Photo Booth!
Additional Career Event Resources
Find a full list of events offered by Career Services on their website.
Miss an event? You can find past Career Workshops and Interviews on our YouTube channel.
Internship Opportunities through Handshake
Erin Elizabeth Smith
Director of Career Development