Graduate School 101 and Graduate School Fair 101
This presentation by Leslie Scheck, associate director of career advising and education, will cover the pros and cons of graduate school, how to research schools, and how to set up a timeline to make sure you are prepared.
Networking 101
Networking is one of the most important skills to learn when looking for new employment because 60-70 percent of jobs are filled through word of mouth. Career counselor Kevin Carton will explain the benefits, skills and tips of networking.
Developing a Professional Portfolio (and how to use it!)
The Office of Career Development will be hosting a workshop on professional portfolios.
Interviewing with a Purpose
Ian Howell '98, director of recruiting for Resources Global Professionals, will help you to define the opportunities you are looking for, leverage technology in identifying those opportunities, and the first step in getting an interview.
ProFair 101
This workshop will provide you with everything you need to know before, during and after your time spent networking with employers from the Quad City and Chicago-land region.
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Interviewing 101
A resume gets you through the door, but the interview gets you the job! Career counselor Rebecca Marion-Flesch will explain to articulate your experiences to employers that highlight your skills for the job.
How to Survive Group Projects
Working with people who have different strengths, expectations, personalities and schedules can increase the stress of an already important project. Join the Learning Commons and CORE for some helpful tips on how to recognize everyone's strengths and use them to benefit the entire group.
Resume 101
Career counselor Kevin Carton will teach you how to create a marketable resume through tailoring your different experiences to align with the qualifications of the job you seek.
Resume 101
Career counselor Kevin Carton will teach you how to create a marketable resume through tailoring your different experiences to align with the qualifications of the job you seek.
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More than Jobs and Internships: New Features from Handshake to Help You
Jim Connon, assistant director of employer relations, will explain features in Handshake that will help you plan for life after college. Students in all majors will benefit from attending.
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