STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Hire Education:  Finding Student Employment
"Hire" Education: Everything you need to know about working on campus, how to find a job, and how the Career Center can help you plan your future by following your passion!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 from 4:00pm-5:15pm, Paulsen Room, 116 Conklin Hall

RESUMES
Resume Critique Sessions
An extended version of drop-ins, exclusively for resume critiques. With the Job Fairs right around the corner, these sessions are a great way to polish up your resume prior to the fairs.  Resume critique sessions will occur in the Paulsen Room, 116 Conklin Hall on the following dates and times:
Friday, January 25, 2008 from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday, March 14, 2008 from 1:00pm-5:00pm

INTERVIEWING
Wow Them with your Words:  Interviewing Tips and Practice
“The best prepared job seeker gets the job” is a tested and true axiom about the career search.  Gain a competitive edge in today’s competitive job market by learning essential interviewing skills.  This session will address your individual questions on the following topics: 

• First Impressions, including interviewing attire
• Typical interview questions and responses
• Interview stages, styles and techniques
• Tips for success at on-site interviews

Friday, February 8, 2008 from 1:00pm-2:15pm, Paulsen Room, 116 Conklin Hall
Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 2:45pm-4:00pm, Paulsen Room, 116 Conklin Hall

Acing Teacher Interviews
Learn the four basic steps to completing an effective interview.  Teacher interview questions will be discussed.  This is a great opportunity to ensure all your Teacher Job Fair questions are answered!  

Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in Room 207, Bowen Thompson Student Union

CAREER EXPLORATION
Explore Careers!
Undecided about your career path?  Learn about assessments to aid with interest and skill clarification as well as career exploration resources to assist you with finding a career, major, internship and job.
Friday, February 15, 2008 from 2:45pm-4:00pm, Paulsen Room, 116 Conklin Hall                                                    
Thursday, March 20, 2008 from 5:00pm-6:00pm, Theatre, 206 Bowen-Thompson Student Union

JOB SEARCH
Get the Offer:  Effective Job/Internship Techniques
Navigate your own job search process by learning solid techniques, which includes establishing goals, priorities and milestones to identify specific career outcomes. This session will discuss the key components to becoming a successful job hunter by addressing the following topics:

• Interest, skills and value self appraisal
• Occupational exploration and employer research
• Networking
• Portfolio development
• Use of electronic resources/professional organizations
• Criteria for evaluating job offers
  

Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 1:00pm-2:15pm, Paulsen Room, 116 Conklin Hall

JOB FAIR PREP
How to Work a Job Fair
Job Fairs on the BGSU campus have attracted as many as 180 employers in one sitting.  Learn strategies to enhance your job fair experience before, during, and after the fair, such as:

• Developing a strong resume
• Identifying and researching organizations of interest in advance
• Preparing a one minute commercial to introduce yourself to employers
• Dressing Professionally
• Effectively communicating with recruiters to obtain interviews

Monday, February 4, 2008 from 5:30pm-7:00pm, Multipurpose Room, 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Summer Job Fair Preparation Workshop:  Job Fair 101
Attend this session to learn job fair basics that will help you make the most of the Summer Job Fair and other recruiting events.

• Job Fair Etiquette
• The Power of the One-Minute Commercial
• Navigating WorkNet to Find Summer Jobs, Co-ops, and Internships

Thursday, March 13, 2008 from 4pm to 5:30pm, Room 201 A of the Bowen Thompson Student Union

Teacher Open House
Participate in this Open House format by visiting with a Career Center Representative between 1:00pm and 5:00pm on Monday, February 18.  Topics include: WorkNet Demonstrations, Group Resume Critiques and Teacher Job Fair Basics.

Monday, February 18, 2008 from 1:00pm-5:00pm, Room 301 Education Building

Teacher Preparation Extravaganza
Participate in this round robin format by attending sessions that address various teacher job search topics. Teacher Preparation Extravaganza sessions begin at 4:30pm with topics changing every 30 minutes. The last session begins at 5:30pm. You can attend any or all sessions. All topics will be offered each 30 minute block of time. Topics include: Teacher Resume Critiques, WorkNet Registration, and Teacher Job Fair Sign-ups and Teacher Job Fair Basics
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 4:30pm-6:00pm, Education Building, Room 222

INTERNSHIPS & CO-OPS
Experience Matters:  Learn about Co-ops and Internships
Want to set yourself apart from the masses?  Come and learn how to gain experience through co-ops and internships.  Tips on attending job fairs also will be discussed. 
Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 5:00pm-6:00pm,
Theatre 206 Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Get the Offer:  Effective Job/Internship Techniques
Navigate your own job search process by learning solid techniques, which includes establishing goals, priorities and milestones to identify specific career outcomes. This session will discuss the key components to becoming a successful job hunter by addressing the following topics:

• Interest, skills and value self appraisal
• Occupational exploration and employer research
• Networking
• Portfolio development
• Use of electronic resources/professional organizations
• Criteria for evaluating job offers
  

Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 1:00pm-2:15pm, Paulsen Room, 116 Conklin Hall

Workplace Success: Preparing to Start Internship or Co-op Assignments
An opportunity for students who have obtained internships and/or cooperative education placements to gain successful tips on the following topics:

• Dos and Don'ts of Internships/Co-ops
• Workplace Professionalism
• Setting Internship/Co-op Goals
• Strategies for Effective Performance

This is a required workshop of all students who have secured an internship or cooperative education assignments for the Spring 2008 or Summer 2008 semester (s).

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 from 4:30pm-5:30pm
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 4:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday, May 1, 2008 from 3:00pm-4:00pm
Friday, May 2, 2008 from 3:00pm-4:00pm

All Work Place Success Series will be held in the Paulsen Room, 116 Conklin Hall 

MOCK INTERVIEW FISHBOWLS
Fishing for the Perfect Interview: Interview Tips
Learn effective interviewing techniques and strategies to answer popular interview questions during this mock interview fish bowl simulation. Actual interviews will be conducted by local employers and recruiters.  Student volunteers will be asked typical interview questions and a debriefing and feedback opportunity for audience members will be provided after each question.  Be sure to take good notes and ask lots of questions!  Take advantage of this unique learning opportunity to experience a job interview.  This is a great way to get ready for the Fall and Spring EXPO Job Fairs and Interviewing Days as well as the Teacher Job Fair.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from 5:30pm-7:00pm, 215 Olscamp Hall (all majors are welcome!)

DIVERSITY
Diversity in the Workplace
Come to this interactive workshop to learn more about diversity in the workplace! Participate in a social justice activity, review rules and regulations regarding equal opportunity in the workplace, and reflect on your skills while learning about different strategies to enhance your inter-cultural communication abilities.
Monday, February 18, 2008 from 6:00pm-8:00pm, 201A Bowen-Thompson Student Union