Ever wonder about the many steps of the job search process? What do I wear to an interview? How do I work that job fair? Does this salary reflect what I?m worth?
To answer all of these questions and more, the Career Center is presenting its first FALL CAREER WEEK from November 1st ? November 5th. Read below to learn about all of the exciting events for the week!
Monday, November 1, 2010 ? DRESS FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP
5:00 PM ? 6:00 PM in Chesapeake Room III
Attend this workshop and hear from two top clothing stores, Jos.A. Bank and Banana Republic, about how to dress for success. See examples of clothing and discuss appropriate professional dress.
Prizes will be raffled off and refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 ? HOW TO WORK A JOB FAIR
3:30 PM ? 4:30 PM in Cook Library 317
5:00 PM ? 6:00 PM in Cook Library 317
This workshop will ensure that you are ready to WOW employers at the Fall Career and Internship Fair. Learn how to research companies and work a job fair to maximize your exposure and success!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 ? IT?S ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONS: BECOME A NETWORKING GURU!
5:30 PM ? 8:00 PM in the Potomac Lounge
One of the most important skills in the job search process is your ability to NETWORK and make CONNECTIONS. This event allows you to learn how to network and then allows you to practice your newly learned skills with over 20 employers from many industries.
Thursday, November 4, 2010 ? FALL CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
12:00 PM ? 3:00 PM in the Chesapeake Rooms
This is the premier annual event of the Fall Career Week. Dress professionally to meet over 50 employers who want to hire Towson students and alumni for full-time employment and internships! A full list of attending employers can be found through Hire@TU.
Friday, November 5, 2010 ? $TART $MART: $ALARY NEGOTIATION
12:00 PM ? 1:30 PM in 7800 York Rd Building Suite 206 (Career Center)
Come join us and learn how to evaluate job offers and gain tips for negotiating a salary. This workshop will cover deciding between or among multiple job offers, understanding the negotiation process, maximizing your bargaining power, and closing the deal.
To register for any of the events, please follow these instructions:
1. Visit our Web site, www.towson.edu/careercenter
2. Click on ?Hire@TU for Students and Alumni?
3. Login to your Hire@TU account
4. Click on ?Career Events?
5. Select the appropriate event title
6. Click ?RSVP? under ?Page Functions? on the left
If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Ripka at {aripka1@students.towson.edu} or (410) 704-3670.
