Center for Engineering Career Development
We prepare our students to make smart, strategic career decisions throughout their professional lives. Through professional advising and counseling, students can build their understanding of career self-management processes, identify their strengths and interests, and connect with prospective employers to gain confidence and competence as they plan for their future.
How to Find Us
Career advisors are available by appointment and during drop-in hours.
Schedule an Appointment:
Schedule through Handshake or email: EngineeringCareers@virginia.edu
2025 - 2026 Drop-in Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Thornton Hall A-Wing | Tuesdays also in MR5 2012
(434) 924-3050
EngineeringCareers@virginia.edu
Winter Break: Career resources and our office's schedule
Our team will be working over the winter break, with the exception of December 24 - January 1, when the university will be closed. We will not be in the office December 22 and 23, but will be checking email.
During break you can email us with quick questions or schedule a 1-on-1 career advising appointments.
Drop-in advising concludes on Thursday, December 11, and begins again on the first day of class in January.
Spring 2026 Career Events
January Job Search Jump Start
Tuesdays in January: Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Rodman Room Thornton A 238
Resume Party (Resume Reviews)
Wednesday, Jan. 21
4:30 - 6:00pm | Rodman Room Thornton A 238
Navigating Career Fair Nervousness
Monday, Jan. 26
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Rodman Room Thornton A 238
Spring Finance Night
Wednesday, Jan. 21
2-Day Spring Job & Internship Fair
Wednesday, Jan. 28 & Thursday, Jan. 29 | 11am-3pm each day
Virtual Government, Education & Non-Profit Career Fair
Friday, Feb. 6
School of Architecture Spring Career Connect
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Spring Data Science & AI Night
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Spring Consulting Night
Wednesday, Mar. 18
April Job & Internship Fair
Thursday, Apr. 2
5 ideas of mini career activities for the break
➡️Reflect on the fall semester.
Winter break is a great time to look back and reflect, while also looking ahead to the spring semester. Ask yourself what you did this semester, in or outside of the classroom, that you enjoyed. What was your favorite class? Project? New concept you learned about? Are there new, hands-on and project-based clubs you want to become involved in? Would you like to chat with an alum who's working in a company/industry or on projects that interest you? Reflect on your current top interests and curiosities, and know that our team is ready to partner with you to explore those further in the spring (or when you're ready).
➡️Update your resume with projects and activities from the fall semester.
Use our Engineering Resume Guide to help you update (or create) your resume. Once you've updated your resume, upload it to VMOCK and get instant feedback on your content, layout, and formatting!
➡️Create a LinkedIn account if you don't have one, or update your existing profile.
Check out our favorite tips for LinkedIn and chat with a career advisor if you'd like to learn more about the various ways to leverage LinkedIn.
➡️Connect with a UVA alum.
Alumni want to share their stories and answer any questions you may have ranging from choosing a major and making the most of your UVA experience to considering possible next steps beyond your time at UVA. Connect with alumni in the Virginia Alumni Mentoring (VAM) community.
➡️Catch up on career event recordings.
The break will be a great opportunity for you to catch up on content whenever we'd like. You'll find all of our YouTube playlists and videos (the majority of which are unlisted) here within your Handshake account.