Career Preparation

Academic Careers: Creating a Plan B

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Event Date:February 22, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom Pursuing an academic career can be challenging, and it is important to think about additional careers that could also align with your areas of interest. Many know that it is important to have a plan in mind as it helps to achieve the goals […]

Building a Linkedin Profile

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Event Date:February 14, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom Building your brand on social media (especially on LinkedIn) is a great way to market yourself when job hunting, but it can seem like a daunting task. Attend this session to learn easy strategies to get you started on building a strong and authentic […]

Niner Finances- Credit Management

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Event Date:February 9, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Atkins 149 Do you know what credit is and why it’s so important in the United States? Learn the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards, credit reports, and scores. Credit is really important for any short and long-term future planning. Facilitated by our friends at […]

TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

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Event Date:February 7, 2023 – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location:Zoom Learn to effectively organize your time and tasks so you can accomplish your goals! Find out how to complete all the set tasks with effective time management skills. Practice how to value your time knowing that good time management: allows you to accomplish more […]

IGS: The Job/Internship Search for International Students

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Event Date:February 3, 2023 – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) The job search is tricky for everyone, but even more so for international students. As you begin the academic year and think about job and internship searches, join us to discuss the specifics that international students need to be particularly aware […]

A2i: Career Paths for Graduate Students with Data and Computer Science Skills

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Event Date:January 26, 2023 – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) Join Matt Bryan, Squad Leader for Manufacturing in Enterprise Data & Advanced Analytics at Siemens Energy to explore various career paths for those with data and computer science skills. Matt will describe his own professional journey and provide advice about how […]

Connecting with Alumni

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Event Date:January 25, 2023 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) In an ever-changing workplace, it is essential that students understand the strategic process and etiquette of connecting with alumni to learn about career opportunities. This session will focus on important tools that will assist students in making these connections during their […]

Niner Finances – Budgeting

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Event Date:January 19, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 (GCLL classroom) We’ll discuss the what, why, and hows of budgeting including how our values come into play and finally how to track expenses to both come up with a budget as well as to evaluate how you’re doing against your budget. Please, […]

Requesting Letters of Recommendation: Dilemmas and Solutions

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Event Date:January 18, 2023 – 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM Location:Atkins 146 Requesting a letter of recommendation is easy, right? It might be trickier than you imagine! Do you know how far in advance to ask for a letter? Do you even know the best person to ask? There are many situations in which you […]

IGS: Interview Tips for International Students

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Event Date:January 17, 2023 – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) This workshop addresses all of the basics of interviewing- plus more! Rachel King, University Career Center Career Coach, will share valuable tips and strategies so that you’ll be prepared for your next interview. Discussion topics include: Common expectations of interviewers Behavioral […]