Events/Activities Calendar 2009-2010

Career Development Presentations and Activities

Career Bridge/Gap Year Options
September 29 (Thursday), 2:00-2:50 PM
Schwitzer Student Center 004 (lower level)
Wondering about that first year or two after you receive your degree? Not quite ready for graduate school or the corporate life? This presentation will focus on the countless "bridge or gap year" possibilities open to new college grads--experiences of varying length like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, City Year, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Teach for America, and Washington Center. Come and see how becoming a member of one of these or another organization among the hundreds of them out there can help to develop your skills and leadership potential and build your resume. L/P credit available.

Career Bridge Experiences for Discerning College Grads
October 21 (Wednesday), 7:00-8:00 PM
Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall A
Wondering about that first year or two after you receive your degree? Not quite ready for graduate school or the corporate life? This presentation will focus on the countless "bridge or gap year" possibilities open to new college grads--experiences of varying length like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, City Year, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Teach for America, and Washington Center. Come and see how becoming a member of one of these or another organization among the hundreds of them out there can help to develop your skills and leadership potential and build your resume. L/P credit available. 

Free Practice Tests and Strategies Sessions for Grad School
October 3 (Saturday)
GRE Practice Test, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Esch 005
GRE Tips, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Schwitzer 005

October 17 (Saturday)
GMAT Practice Test, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Esch 005
GMAT Tips, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Esch 205

October 31 (Saturday)
LSAT Practice Test, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Schwitzer 005
LSAT Tips, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Schwitzer 005

If you’re considering graduate school, generally there’s going to be an admission’s test involved, at least for the most desirable programs. If you would like to gauge your competitiveness as a grad school candidate the above Princeton Review sessions can help. Sign up for one or more of these Saturday sessions by going to: InfoIndiana@review. Include your name, e-mail, and indicate what test & tips session/s you wish to attend.

Practice Employment Interviews
The week of October 19, Schwitzer Student Center 206. Students enrolled in BADM 350, Career and Employment Strategies and any other junior or senior student interested in improving his/her interview skills will have prearranged, video taped sessions with an experienced interviewer, followed by a critique to be scheduled for a later date. Non-BADM students should contact Career Services in early October to reserve a spot on the interview schedule.

SOS Workshops Co-Sponsored by Career Services and the Academic Success Center
For more information on other SOS Workshop topics and dates please contact the Academic Success Center, 788-6153.

Majors, Minors & Making Plans!
October 20 (Tuesday)
3:10-3:50 p.m., Schwitzer 010 (lower level)
Confused about your future? Get the big-picture perspective on academic decision-making at the workshop.

The Path to Professionalism - SOS Workshop
November 17 (Tuesday)
3:10-3:50 p.m., Schwitzer 010 (lower level)
Preparing for a successful first career position or internship involves more than just having a good GPA. You need to look and act like a young professional, and the fine points of professional etiquette are not acquired overnight. Come to this workshop and hear tips regarding appropriate work place behavior for networking, attire cell and office phone use, introductions and much more.

The Ins and Outs of Successful Interviewing - SOS Workshop
December 1 (Tuesday)
3:10-3:50 p.m., Schwitzer 010 (lower level)
You just don't want to wing it! Come to this interactive workshop for some tips on making your first or next interview go smoothly, whether aplying for a summer job, internship, or beginning career position.

Job Searching Online - SOS Workshop
February date TBA
Learn how recruiters screen and find candidates online.  Find out where, how, and why to post resumes where employers will find them.  Discover how to protect your privacy while still keeping your profile available to employers and business contacts.