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Below is a list of our workshops, fairs, programs and other events. Note that some require advance sign-up or ticket purchase; most do not. Feel free to contact our office at 312-2255 with any questions.
Career Fairs/Major Events
Human Services & Volunteer Career Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11-2pm, sidewalk outside Campus Center towards Library (rain location: 142 Campus Center)
If you are looking to get into the "helping" fields and make the world a better place, this Career Fair is for you! We'll have about 30 organizations looking to fill full/part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Stop by and browse around for your new opportunity!
Fall Career & Internship Fair
Wednesday, October 14, 11-2pm, 142 Campus Center
Career Services and the Internship Office have teamed up to bring you 50 organizations that need to hire YOU for full/part-time jobs or internships. Many career fields are represented, so come one come all!!
SUNY Oswego 8th Annual Fall Education Job Fair
Friday October 23, 2009 11 am – 2 pm Sheldon Hall Lower Level Lounge. Directions, parking and list of school districts attending and certifications sought. A great opportunity to learn by meeting recruiters in a semi-formal employment program. Moving to the job may be an option to explore.
A Technology Recruitment Program will be help from 9 - 10:30 am on the same day in the same location. Details (PDF).
Graduate and Professional School Fair
Wednesday, October 28, 11 am - 2 pm, Campus Center Swetman Gymnasium. Meet with representatives from over 50 graduate school programs from through out the northeast. Learn about graduate program opportunities, financial aid and admissions requirements. Free beverages and door prizes too! List of Graduate Schools Attending (PDF).
Workshops
Working a Room - How to Network for Success
Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 12:40, 136 Campus CenterNetworking is the number one job search strategy out there. Learn the value of doing your homework on the attendees, approach others, break into a conversation, dress appropriately, follow up afterwords, and more.
Resumes & Cover Letters: How Does Yours Stack Up?
Wednesday, September 16, 12:40, 137 Campus Center
Learn what you need to know to create/perfect your resume and cover letter to succeed in landing your first year on the job! We'll cover everything from what your resume should contain to perfecting your statements and directing your resume to the position that you want.
Interviewing Skills: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Wednesday, September 30, 12:40, 136 Campus Center
Learn what you need to know to succeed in an interview! Topics include how to match your skills and experiences to the organizations needs, preparing for the tough questions, making the best first impression and the critical follow-up.
Graduate School 1: Should You Attend Graduate School?
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 12:40, 136 Campus Center
This is the first of two workshops designed to help you determine if graduate school is the right move for you. This workshop will focus on making a good decision about whether to continue your study at this point or not.
Creating Your Online Brand
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5:30pm, Campus Center (136 Campus Center)
Knowing that you should take down that picture of you with the (insert embarrassing noun here) from your public facebook and myspace accounts is, like, so yesterday. We'll discuss how the formal rules of presenting yourself to an employer are changing - it is not just your resume any longer. We'll cover how to effectively use social media (Facebook, Linkedin, blogs, twitter, etc.) to purposely build a positive online presence that employers WILL find and expand a working network of professionals to not just find a job, but GET a job.
Graduate School 2: How Do I Get In To Graduate School?
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 12:40, 136 Campus Center
This is the second of two workshops designed to help you determine if graduate school is the right move for you. This workshop will focus on the logistics of getting into graduate school once you have decided to attend.
Resumes & Cover Letters: How Does Yours Stack Up?
Wednesday, October 21, 12:40, 136 Campus Center
Learn what you need to know to create/perfect your resume and cover letter to succeed in landing your first year on the job! We'll cover everything from what your resume should contain to perfecting your statements and directing your resume to the position that you want.
Job Searching Doesn't Have to be Scary!
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 12:40, 136 Campus Center
Sure, it is the worst economic downturn in our lifetime and the job market is going south. Take heart, there are many things you can do to ensure you are successful in the job search process. The boogeyman doesn't show up for another 3 days, so don't be afraid to come by!
Resumes & Cover Letters: How Does Yours Stack Up?
Wednesday, November 11, 12:40, 136 Campus Center
Learn what you need to know to create/perfect your resume and cover letter to succeed in landing your first year on the job! We'll cover everything from what your resume should contain to perfecting your statements and directing your resume to the position that you want.
Job Searching in a Tough Economy
Wednesday, November 18, 12:40, 136 Campus Center
Sure, it is the worst economic downturn in our lifetime and the job market is going south. Take heart, there are many things you can do to ensure you are successful in the job search process. The boogeyman doesn't show up for another 3 days, so don't be afraid to come by!
Job Searching for December Graduates
Wednesday, December 2, 12:40, 136 Campus Center
Sure, it is the worst economic downturn in our lifetime and the job market is going south. Take heart, there are many things you can do to ensure you are successful in the job search process. The boogeyman doesn't show up for another 3 days, so don't be afraid to come by!
Special Programs
Resume Contest: Enter and Win $! Stay tuned for more details.
Pizza with Professionals: Eat free pizza for lunch and learn from professionals about their career (more details).
Etiquette Dinner: TBA
Kaplan Test Preparation - TBA
Test Drive Your Career
We will be coordinating and providing transportation and food for several trips to local or regional organizations over the course of the semester. Stay tuned for upcoming details.
Dates and Information for 2010/2011 Events
Backpack to Briefcase Conference: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 6-9pm, Campus Center Auditorium (Rm 118)
Spring Career Fair: Thursday, April 8, 4-7PM, Located in the Campus Center Ice Arena
Teacher Recruitment Days: TBA
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