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Mines students make their pitch to prospective employers at Fall 2023 Career Days

A Mines student speaks with a recruiter at Mines Career Day.

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Aerial photo of a bustling first day at Mines Fall Career Day filled with students and recruiters..

Different employers attended each day of the two-day event. Tuesday's theme was Earth, Energy and Environment, and Wednesday's theme was High Tech, Aerospace and Futures.

 

Electrical engineering student Kobe Prior talks to recruiters from Flatiron Construction Corp.

Electrical engineering student Kobe Prior talks to recruiters from Flatiron Construction Corp. Mines students are encouraged to put their best foot forward by dressing in business formal or business casual attire.

 

Mines students review their resumes during a break from recruiter interviews at Career Days..

The Mines Career Center offers programming throughout the year to help students prepare for the job search, including how to fine tune their resumes.

 

Mineral and Energy Economics master's student Abdallah El Badaoui shakes hands with a recruiter.

Mineral and Energy Economics master's student Abdallah El Badaoui shakes hands with a recruiter from Continental Resources. Career Days is open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent Mines alumni.

 

Students review their schedules during the first day of Fall Career Days.

The Career Fair Plus app allows students to view attending companies in advance of the day, filter by specifications to find employers who fit their interests, view the booth map and more.

 

Mines student Geoffrey Pott speaks with a recruiter from Consolidated Nuclear Security.

Geoffrey Pott, a senior in mechanical engineering, meets with a recruiter from Consolidated Nuclear Security. With employers recruiting for all majors on both days, students were encouraged to attend each day of Fall Career Days this year.

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