Career Services in the E-School? What do they do?!

The Center for Engineering Career Development (CECD) at UVA is a career center just for engineers.

Who do they serve?

CECD offers engineering students from their first to their fourth year personalized guidance on finding internships and jobs. They also work with SEAS alumni. 

What services do they provide?

• Resources for exploring majors and careers in engineering
• Resume-writing workshops
• 24 hour turnaround on resume and cover letter review
• Events with employers and UVA staff focused on helping students find employment
• Mock interviews and interviewing workshops with employers
• Self Assessments (the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)

How much does it cost?

Nothing! These are free services available to you as an engineering student or alumni. 

Where is the office located?

A-Wing of Thornton Hall (map)

When are they open?

The CECD has new walk-in hours this semester:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 

1:30-3:00pm

Wednesdays and Thursdays: 

9:30-11:00am

Also, be sure to check out the career fair next week:

Engineering Career Fair 

February 3 and 4

Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor

10am - 3pm

Other resources are available on the CECD website.