Northwestern University
University Career Services
Spring, 2012 Events and Workshops Career Direction
Career Fairs
Just for Freshmen: First in Line This series will take you through a collection of exercises specifically designed to clarify career focus, identify ways to gain experience in chosen fields, and formulate a specialized action plan for attaining your career goals. RSVP via CareerCat to entire series required. Participants will receive a certificate and a $20 gift card. 5/8, 5/15, & 5/22. 3:30-4:30 pm, Elder Hall, Rm. 032
Hire Big Ten Plus Virtual Career Fair This is a "just in time" career fair for undergraduate, graduate students and alumni looking for full time job and internship opportunities. 3/27-3/29, see UCS website for URL
Out at Work This workshop will feature panelists discussing how LGBTQ status can influence career and work, and offer tips for coming out on a resume and/or at work. 5/10, 4:00-5:00 pm, Norris, Arch Rm. Choosing A Major Still trying to choose a major? Attend this workshop, w/Academic Advising Center, to navigate NU majors and facilitate the major decision making process. 5/14, 3:004:30 pm OR 5:00-6:30 pm, Norris, Big Ten Rm.
Internship Search Summer Internship Grant Information Session Learn about eligibility criteria, how to be a competitive applicant, how to apply, and program expectations. SIGP provides a $2500 stipend to undergraduate students interning at non-paid internship sites. 4/4, 4:00-5:00 pm, Norris, Big Ten Rm. Summer Internship Grant Program Information Table 3/27, 3/28, 3/29, 11:00-2:00 pm, , Norris, Ground Level
SIGP DEADLINE 4/10/12 The Internship Search (for Bienen Students) This workshop will focus on how to find and secure an internship in music and/or performing arts, as well as how to receive academic credit for your experience. 3/28, 4:305:30 pm, MAB 114 How to Stand Out at Your Internship Webinar Make the most of your summer internship experience by learning how to stand out for all the right reasons. 5/30, 4:00-5:00 pm, see UCS website for URL University Career Services Main Location: 620 Lincoln Street Career Lab: Main Library, Core Reserves, 2nd Flr Phone: 847-491-3700 www.northwestern.edu/careers
School of Communication & Medill Career Fair This career fair offers you the chance to network with employers from the marketing, media, public relations, advertising, journalism and communications industries. 4/4, 10:00-3:00 pm, Norris, Louis Rm.
*NEW* Last Minute Series Last Minute Internship Workshop Still looking for a summer internship? It’s not too late but your search will look different- come learn why and what the next steps will be. 4/3, 5:00-6:00 pm, Norris, Arch Rm. Alternatives to Internships for the Summer Trying to figure out alternatives to an internship this summer? Wondering what will be most beneficial? This workshop will provide information on alternative options to consider and how these experiences will help you in the future. 4/12, 4:00-5:00 pm, University Hall, Rm. 102 Job Search Success Strategies Come listen to UCS Employment Specialists give effective strategy tips for your job search. Get info on these industries: business, engineering, science, marketing, media, communications, education, government, law, & non-profit. Get some “Just in Time” advice for “Just in Time” hiring. 4/19, 4:00-5:00pm, University Hall Rm. 102
Self-Marketing LinkedIn Lab Walk-Ins Need help establishing your professional identity on LinkedIn? Walk in to have your profile reviewed and learn how to use the service to network more effectively. 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 6/4; 2:00-3:45 pm, Career Lab (Main Library, 2nd floor, Core)
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Traveling through the Job Search Process: The Experiences of International Alumni Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear stories from international alumni who have successfully found employment in their fields of study. Get their job search strategies and first hand advice on managing the process. 4/25, 6:30pm-8:00 pm, Norris, Big Ten Rm. Writing a Winning Resume Ready to write your first resume or update your old one? Get the basics of writing a stand out resume that gets noticed by employers! 3/29, 5:00-5:45 pm, Norris, Arch Rm.
Uncovering the Cover Letter: What they Are and How to Write One You WILL need a cover letter. This workshop offers step by step instructions on how to create the perfect cover letter, and includes advice from employers that recruit at NU. 3/29, 4:00-4:45 pm, Norris, Rock Rm. Interviewing Skills that Seal the Deal Learn how to ace your interviews by learning the STAR technique for interviewing. These workshops will prepare you for what to expect in an interview and allow you to practice actual behavioral interview. 4/11, 4/17, 4/26; 3:30-5:00 pm, Norris, Evans Rm.
Just for Graduate Students Creating a Professional Development Plan The end of the academic year is a good time to assess your professional progress. This workshop will allow you to create a graduate student professional development plan that will help you identify career goals and to outline the steps necessary to achieve those goals. Co-sponsored by the Graduate School. 5/10, 12:00-1:00 pm, Graduate Student Commons, Seabury & 6/6, 12:00-1:00 pm, Lurie Gray Seminar Rm. Interviewing Skills for Graduate Students Learn what to expect before, during and after an interview, including the different types of interview questions, and how to effectively sell your graduate research, teaching and coursework experience to employers. Practice interview questions during this interactive workshop. 4/12, 12:00-1:30 pm, Lurie Gray Seminar Rm. & 5/2, 12:00-1:30 pm, Graduate Student Commons, Seabury
Put Your Science to WORK More new Ph.D.s, post-docs and Master's degree holders are considering a wider range of careers in and out of science, but feel ill-prepared and uninformed about their options. Noted author Peter S. Fiske, Ph.D., will provide a thorough and practical overview to the process of career planning and job hunting in today's job market, from the perspective of a young scientist. Registration information TBD. 4/23, 5:00-7:30 pm, Pancoe Auditorium, Chicago Campus (videoconference): Ward 5230 Resume Building Workshop Ready to write your first resume or update your old one? Learn the basics of formatting, strategies to effectively convey your skills to employers, the differences between a resume and CV and when to use either document. 4/25, 12:00-1:00 pm, Lurie Gray Seminar Rm. & 4/26, 12:00-1:00 pm, Graduate Student Commons, Seabury