Ask a Recruiter - Featuring Mott MacDonald

Ask a Recruiter: Featuring Mott MacDonald

 

Curious about what recruiters really look for in engineering candidates? Want to understand how to stand out in a competitive job market, refine your résumé, or learn how to navigate technical interviews with confidence? This event is your chance to get direct, candid insights from industry professionals who review engineering applications every day.

Join us for Ask a Recruiter, an open Q&A session designed specifically for engineering students exploring internships, co-ops, and full-time roles. Whether you're just starting to think about career paths or gearing up for interviews, this is a space to ask your burning questions and get practical, insider advice.

 

What You’ll Learn

• How recruiters evaluate engineering résumés


• Tips for succeeding in technical and behavioral interviews


• What makes a candidate stand out


• Common mistakes engineering students make (and how to avoid them)

Who Should Attend

• Undergraduate and graduate engineering students


• Students preparing for internship or job applications


• Anyone curious about how recruiting works behind the scenes

 

Bring your questions - big or small - and get honest answers from the people on the other side of the hiring process. It’s a rare chance to demystify recruiting and walk away with actionable guidance you can use right away.

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