'Hire' Education: Finding Part-Time Employment
Monday, August 24, 2009
4:00 - 5:30 pm
205 Education Building
Everything you need to know about finding part-time jobs on campus and in the local community; using WorkNet, the Career Center's job database, to identify available positions;  Federal Work Study eligibility; and the programs and services of the Career Center.

Experience Matters: Learn about Co-ops and Internships
Monday, September 21, 2009
4:00 - 5:15 pm
205 Education Building
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 will also be discussed. 

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EXPO Prep Extravaganza
Take advantage of any or all of these workshops on September 22 and 23, 2009 to get ready for EXPO! All students attending the EXPO Prep Extravaganza will receive the Fall EXPO 2009 Job Guide, which features articles on the Job Outlook for 2009-2010, job fair tips, and profiles employers attending the job fair.

Tuesday, September 22, 4:30 – 6:45 pm
Three sessions in just over two hours!

Expert Resume Review
2001 Business Administration
The session begins at 4:30 pm and will be repeated at 5:15 and 6:00 pm.

A well-written resume is an indispensable tool for every job seeker. With more than 30 years experience helping college students produce high-quality resumes, JoAnn Kroll, Executive Director of the Career Center, will lead participants through an analysis of each section of a chronological resume and offer suggestions on content, format, and layout. Compare and critique your own resume as she shares examples of best practices, employer preferences, and industry-specific protocols.

The WorkNet Advantage
2003 Business Administration
The session begins at 4:30pm and will be repeated at 5:15 and 6:00 pm.

Are you capitalizing fully on all the advanced features of WorkNet? Attend this session to learn how to:
♦ Access employers attending and interviewing at EXPO
♦ Use one-click job search links and advanced search options to look for jobs and internships that match your career interests
♦ Upload your resume in Resume Books so employers can contact you directly
♦ Save searches and create search agents to have job announcements emailed automatically
♦ Sign-up for interviews and apply for jobs and internships through WorkNet
♦ RSVP to attend employer information sessions
♦ Use the calendar feature to keep track of upcoming deadlines, scheduled interviews and Career Center events
♦ Link to and search JOBcentral listings for co-op, internship, and post-graduate (entry level) from your WorkNet account

Individual Resume Critiques
Business Administration • David J. Joseph Company Business Hub (2nd Floor Lounge)
Drop in from 4:30 – 6:45 pm

A resume critique is an unbiased, objective review of your resume by an expert in recruitment or career development. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet with professional recruiters, managers, and Career Center consultants to receive personalized feedback and suggestions on how to improve your resume. Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis in a 20-minute appointment. Be sure to bring along the latest version of your resume.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

The Interview Fishbowl
201 Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Watch real recruiters interview students in the glass fish bowl! Here is your chance to watch and learn as volunteer job applicants respond to frequently asked questions posed by real recruiters in selection interviews. As an audience member, your job will be to pay close attention to everything the recruiters and applicants do (non-verbal behaviors) and say (verbal responses) and to record your observations. At the end of each interview, the job applicant and interviewer will be asked to share their thoughts and personal feelings about the experience, and respond to questions from the audience. During the fishbowl report-out segment, you will be invited to communicate your thoughts and observations about each applicant’s performance (positive and negative), offer suggestions for improvement, and summarize what you found most relevant, convincing, and important. Fishbowl simulations are motivational and powerful learning experiences. In today’s competitive job market, knowing what to expect and how to prepare for interviews is critical for success.