The Online Job Search and Networking Strategies for Success
Thursday, Febrary 27th, 2014 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm in Ballston 202
"Help! I need a job/internship and I don't know where to start!" Sound familiar? Well never fear, because Career Services is here with this computer-based workshop to help you learn the most effective strategies for finding a job/internship. Learn how to use research tools, websites, social-media forums, and implement effective networking strategies to find the opportunities right for you. Don't wait until the last semester of senior year to get started with your search - Get ahead by adopting these strategies for success today!
LinkedIn 101 Lab
Friday, February 28th, 2014 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in Gailhac G103
You're on Facebook, but are you on LinkedIn? Get connected! This workshop is for beginners and new users of LinkedIn and will guide you through the process of setting up a professional profile, review important etiquette around connecting and networking with other professionals, and provide you with a comprehensive overview of the best ways to navigate LinkedIn's many features so that you can maximize them to meet your specific career goals. Even better -- workshop attendees will be able to edit their LinkedIn profile live as they follow along with the presentation!
Connecting the Dots: Careers in Management
Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the Ballston Conference Center
Join the Center for Career Services for this special panel event highlighting pathways to careers in management. Whether you are a business major with a management concentration
or majoring in another area of study with your sights set on leadership and management within your field of choice, this panel is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the various ways to enter into and pursue management careers while connecting with industry leaders. Come to this event to learn more about how to set yourself up for success in management roles, what top organizations are looking for in talented managers, and what it really means to have a career in management.
Professionalism and Workplace Etiquette
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm in Gailhac G114
This workshop is essential for all Marymount University students prior to entering an internship or job. The key to finding and obtaining employment is exhibiting the highest level of professionalism. Sure, your skills, education, and abilities are important to employers. But perhaps even more important is the employer's actual experience of you in the workplace setting. Come learn the secrets of professional behavior, attitude, and image and set yourself up for long-term career success! Turn that internship into a JOB!