Event Status
Scheduled
What is the Bioscience and Biotechnology Career Fair?
Virtually meet with employers and graduate school programs from the bioscience, biomedical, and biotechnology industries! Explore the fully virtual 1:1 and group session types below.
Register: https://utexas.12twenty.com/events/30006101374156
Why should I attend?
- Explore current and future career opportunities
- Connect with employers and programs on a smaller scale – making for more personalized and tailored conversations
- Open to all year-levels (undergrad & advanced degree) at different stage of their career or academic journey
Career Fair Schedule & Session Types:
- Virtual Kick-off Panel - noon-2:30 p.m. CT
- Good For: Start the day strong with industry insight and inspiration from graduate students and industry professionals
- Open attendance via 12twenty
- Details to come
- 1:1 Networking Appointments - 12:30 - 5 p.m. CT / at employers’ convenience
- Good For: Meaningful conversations, specific questions, developing your professional network, and active job/internship search
- Sign-up is first come, first served
- Click your preferred employer/program’s name and select a meeting slot
- Appointments may take place on 12twenty’s browser video, ZOOM, or the employer’s preferred video program
- Employers see no-shows! If you can no longer meet at the time you reserved, cancel with advance notice to respect their time and allow other standby students to sign up.
- Employer Group Sessions - 12:30 - 5 p.m. CT / at employers’ convenience
- Good For: Learning about an organization’s mission and opportunities, gaining recruiter insight, and getting familiar with the bio industries... great for freshmen & sophomores (and all levels!)
- Availability is based on prior RSVP
- Maximum limit of 20 students per group session
- Sessions will take place on multiple video platforms. Be prepared to utilize Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or 12Twenty Video. The link for the session will show
- Drop-In Hours - 5 - 6 p.m. CT
- Good For: Connecting with employers you may not have had a chance to schedule with 1:1
- Some employers may offer this, though not guaranteed
- Meetings will take place on employer’s preferred video platform
Getting Prepared:
- BioFair Prep Workshop: Thursday, November 5, 5-6pm.
- Take a look at the Career Fair Guide
- Check out the list of organizations → research who you’re interested in → prepare thoughtful questions
- Brush up on virtual meeting etiquette & tips, such as:
- Find a quiet space with strong Wi-Fi
- Have a professional background
- Save snacks and beverages for later
- Though you are not in person, make sure you dress appropriately
- Need help getting ready? Schedule an appointment with your Career Services office via 12twenty!
Having trouble accessing your meeting time the day of the fair?
- A Help Desk Zoom Room will be available for technical issues
- For any other questions, please reach out to biofair@engr.utexas.edu