CEAT Career Services Workshops
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Mike Vanderwerken, an employee of General Electric, came to speak to CEAT students over the importance of research and internships and the benefits of each opportunity. Both research and internships are excellent opportunities for students, but depending on career path, one option could potentially be more relevant than the other. Vanderwerken said that most students seeking a career in the industry should primarily focus on summer internships as they are a more relevant work experience. Internships afford the chance for students to work in the corporate world while still in college and looks great on a resume. For students focused on attaining a Ph.D. for research and development, higher education, or other areas requiring a graduate degree, research could be the better option as it provides opportunities for publications on projects that are highly sought after by graduate schools and research and development sectors.
The presenter, Dr. Brecca Farr, explained the do’s and don’ts of building a professional LinkedIn profile. The event hosted 50 students from a variety of majors in attendance. Dr. Farr provided resource folders with beneficial information to distribute to participants. The presentation covered profile pictures, summaries, experiences, the overall purpose of LinkedIn and how it can be used effectively. A bluetooth speaker was raffled off following the presentation.