Career Prep Weekend
2-days centered around 2 letters: UX. Learn, grow, and build with us this weekend!
Agenda
Saturday
Kickoff & Introductions (1-1:30pm): get to know what the weekend will look like and who our amazing guests are!
Recruiting Insights (1:30-2:15pm): learn about design recruiting: the timeline, crafting your resume & portfolio, and more!
Introductions Panel (2:15-3pm): our 16 industry & academic guests will introduce themselves, their backgrounds, and their expertise.
Small Group Discussions (3-4pm): students & pairs of guests will break up into small groups; this is your chance to ask any & every question you have! We'll have 2 rounds of discussions so you'll get to chat with 4 different guests.
Guest Lectures (4-5:30pm): learn first-hand from our expert guests on topics involved in their career and industry
Dinner & Networking (5:30-6:30pm): a delicious dinner & a chance to mingle.
Sunday
Building a Strong Portfolio (11-11:45am): discover how to craft a powerful portfolio and strong resume for future roles
Portfolio Reviews (11:45-1pm): receive direct feedback on your portfolio or learn through other people's by breaking into small groups with our expert guests (no portfolio required to attend).
Lunch & Networking (1-2pm): enjoy lunch on us and get to learn more about our guests.
Interview Workshop (2-3:30pm): experience an overview of the design recruiting process with a volunteer-based mock interview, which will have live feedback. This is a great chance to practice your interviewing or learn from others. Guests will then float around for you to practice an interview question in a small group, low-stakes environment.
Closing Ceremony (3:30-4pm): time to take a group photo & celebrate our hard work!
