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Career
& Job Search
Workshops
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All
Workshops are located in SUB 1, Room 348 (exceptions as noted
*)
12:15 - 1:45 pm
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| Monday,
June 8 - How to Find a Job or Internship in
a Tight Market |
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Develop
strategies to enhance your internship, co-op &
job searches during this working session. Bring
your questions for our employer guest.
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| Tuesday,
June 9 - Cover & Job Search Letters
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Learn
& practice how to draw attention through your
writing style. Bring a draft for critique. For assistance,
review the topics in Moving
On. |
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| Wednesday,
June 10 - Federal Government Job Search |
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Confused
by the federal job search process? Do you know that
USAJobs is not
the only source for federal job listings? Discover
tips & resources to a broader search from government
agency representatives. |
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| Thursday,
June 11 - Behavioral Interviewing |
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Did
you know that there are behavioral based interviewers
who seek to uncover specific skill experiences &
behaviors in candidates? Learn how to handle these
interview questions & present your skill set
in the best light. Co-facilitated by an employer.
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| Friday,
June 12 - Resume Writing * |
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Learn
how to strengthen your resume from an employer.
Bring a draft for critique. For assistance, try
out Resume Builder in PatriotJobWeb
(PJW) or review the information on the topic
in the A
to Z Index.
* Innovation Hall,
Lab 327 (Bring a laptop if possible.)
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| Monday,
July 13 - Resume Writing * |
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Learn
how to strengthen your resume from an employer. Bring
a draft for critique. For assistance, try out Resume
Builder in PatriotJobWeb (PJW) or review the information
on the topic in the A
to Z Index.
* Innovation Hall,
Lab 327 (Bring a laptop if possible.) |
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| Tuesday,
July 14 - Behavioral Interviewing |
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Did
you know that there are behavioral based interviewers
who seek to uncover specific skill experiences &
behaviors in candidates? Learn how to handle these
interview questions & present your skill set in
the best light. Co-facilitated by an employer. |
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| Wednesday,
July 15 - Orientation
to On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) |
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Over
100 employers conducted on-campus interviews last
school year. To participate in the OCI program this
year, attend this orientation workshop to become familiar
with the policies and procedures of the program OR
complete the requirements online
(two training modules). Be prepared to meet early
employer deadlines. |
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| Thursday,
July 16 - How to Network |
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Learn
how to network your way into that job or internship
you have your eye on! CO-facilitated by an employer. |
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| Friday,
July 17 - How to Find a Job or Internship
in a Tight Market |
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Develop
strategies to enhance your internship, co-op &
job searches during this working session. Bring your
questions for our employer guest. |
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ORIENTATION TO Co-op: Daily, 9:00 am -
1:00 pm
(Ongoing)
- A Co-op Specialist is available to meet with individuals,
9:00 am - 1:00 PM daily, SUB I, Room 348.
Co-op program
information.
For a quick question regarding the Co-op program, email the
Co-op Specialist.
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CAREER LAUNCH:
Join
us the week after commencement for a day of workshops.
Thursday,
May 21, 2009
SUB I, Rooms B/C
No RSVP required and open to all interested students.
Attend these "How To" workshops:
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Resume/Cover Letter Writing |
11
am - 12:30 pm
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Network with employers over lunch (SUB I, 348)
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12:30
- 1:15 pm
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Find a Job/Internship in a Tight Market
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1:15
- 2:30 pm
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Behavioral Interviewing
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2:30
- 4 pm
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Salary Negotiation
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4
- 5:15 pm
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E-Workshop
2-DAY JOB SEARCH JUMP START
Jump
Start
Your Job & Internship Search
2 - Days!
Thursday, August 27
and Friday, August 28, 2008
SUB I, Rooms A & B
Get
started before the hectic semester begins.
Prepare for your job or internship search.
Attend these "How To" workshops:
(* indicates light snack provided
by a TBD employer)
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Thursday,
August 27
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Orientation to OCI
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9:30
- 10:30 am
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Resume & Cover Letter Writing
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10:45
AM - 12:15 pm
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Networking Practice with Employers *
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12:15
- 1 pm
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Career Panel Tips from Recruiters
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1
- 2:30 pm
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How to Research Employers
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2:30
- 3:30 pm
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Friday,
August 28
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Finding Internships & Other Career Related Experience
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10
- 11:15 am
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Behavioral Interviewing
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11:30
AM - 1 pm
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Resume & Cover Letter Drop In Critiques (bring a draft)
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1
- 3 pm
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JOB/INTERNSHIP
FAIR 2009
Network
with local employers to learn about job openings and present
your qualifications.
Provides a comprehensive opportunity for students to connect
with employers for career advice as well as internship, Co-op
and summer job opportunities.
Tuesday,
October 7
Wednesday, October 8
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INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS:
Individual
appointments may be scheduled in advance with your Career
Counselor. Call 703-993-2370 to make an appointment.
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SAME
DAY APPOINTMENTS (SDA's):
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SDA's
allow you to meet with a counselor for a brief consultation
on any career or job search issue.
Until
May 15, 2009
Monday
- Friday, 1:30 - 4 PM (last appointment at 3:30 PM )
Beginning May 18, 2009
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
1 - 4 PM
(last appointment at 3:30 PM)
Call
703-993-2370 after 9 am to reserve a 30-minute time slot for
a brief consultation with a counselor on any career or job search
issue.
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DROP-IN
CAREER HOURS:
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Beginning
Summer 2009:
Drop-in
Career Hours and Drop-in Resume Work Groups
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Drop-In
Career Hours: Ask a career counselor any quick questions
about your job search or career decisions. No appointment
necessary!
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Monday,
May 18, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
June 4, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
June 8, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
June 18, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
June 22, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
July 2, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
July 6, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
July 16, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
July 20, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
July 30, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
August 3, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
August 13, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
August 17, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Drop-In
Resume Work Groups: Bring a draft of your resume
or cover letter for review. No appointment necessary!
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Thursday,
May 28, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
June 1, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
June 11, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
June 15, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
June 25, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
June 29, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
July 9, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
July 13, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
July 23, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
July 27, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
August 6, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
August 10, 2:30 - 4 PM
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Thursday,
August 20, 10 - 11:30 am
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Monday,
August 24, 2:30 - 4 PM
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