Spring 2013 On-Campus Career Events

Please RSVP (Event Registration Form) where indicated. While not required for all events, your RSVP assists us to have enough materials for everyone attending. Except for the Engineering event, ALL MAJORS ARE INVITED. EVENTS FOR SMU STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ONLY.

Thursday, January 24th
5pm-6pm
  Teach for America Preparation Workshop

Thursday, February 7th                   

1pm-7pm 

 

Career Prep Day

Thusday, February 14th                      

12pm-4pm  

  Career & Internship Fair

Tuesday, February 26th                                 

5pm-6pm

 

Career & Employer Research Workshop

Thursday, February 28th                                 

4pm-7pm

  Engineering Connections

Tuesday, March 19th

5pm-6pm

  Careers in Fashion & Retail

Wednesday, March 27th

5pm-6:30pm

  Careers in Sports

Wednesday, April 3rd

5pm-6pm

  Hilltop to Hilltop

Wednesday, April 17th

5pm-6pm

  Emerging Companies

 **updated on 3/19/2013

 

When
Thursday, January 24th
5-6 PM


Where

Acers Conference Room

Hegi Career Center

Hughes-Trigg Suite 200

 

 

Teach for America Preparation Workshop

Have you been selected for a TFA interview? This workshop is geared towards students interviewing this semester for TFA, but all students interested in applying in the future are welcome to attend. Topics that will be covered in the 1-hour interactive workshop include:
• Anticipated interview questions
• How to prepare for the 5 minute “Teaching Presentation”
• Interview “Do’s” and “Don’ts”

 

All majors invited!

 

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When

Thursday, February 7th


Where
Hughes-Trigg Lower Level

 

 

Career Prep Day

 

WHAT TO GIVE THEM
 

1-4 PM
  • Resumania: Students meet one-on-one with employers, who provide valuable feedback on your resume to use in your job and/or internship search.

 

HOW TO CONNECT

1-4:00 PM
  • Linkedin Photo Booth: Need a professional photo for your LinkedIn profile? Stop by to have your picture taken, register for LinkedIn, and learn how LinkedIn can help you in your job search. Dress professionally and we will see you there!
1-3:30 PM
  • Dress for Success Booth: Unsure how to dress appropriately for an interview? Wondering what Casual Friday means? Stop by the Dress for Success booth to speak to a stylist and view work appropriate ensembles.
2-3:00 PM
  • Career Fair Success workshop: Find the Career & Internship Fair intimidating? Learn the in’s and out’s of our biggest event of the semester and how to navigate it successfully. The Career Fair can open many doors, and you don’t want to miss out!

WHAT TO SAY

5- 7 PM
  • Speed Networking: RSVP required Practice your professional networking skills with professional volunteers from various industries in this fun and informal setting! A reception with all employers will follow. You are REQUIRED to be present at this event the ENTIRE TIME!

Reception sponsored

 

 

 

 

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When
Thursday, February 14th
12-4 PM


Where
Hughes-Trigg Lower Level

 

Career & Internship Fair Day


All SMU students and alumni invited to meet 80+ employers from a variety of industries—largest career event of the semester. For a list of employers, click here!


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When

Tuesday, February 26th

5-6 PM

 

Where

Kitt Investing & Trading Center

Business Information Center

150 Maguire, Cox School of Business

 

Potential Career & Employer Research Workshop

 

This workshop will assist you in finding appropriate careers, teach you to research industries and companies, and show you how to locate current news on applicable business issues. Freely available websites such as Career One Stop, as well as subscription databases including Business Insight Global, Hoover's Build a List, and ABI/INFORM Complete, are demonstrated. Anyone in the job search process will find this workshop useful. RSVP by going to http://buslibcal.cox.smu.edu/event.php?id=211050 

 

All majors invited!

 

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When

Thursday, February 28th

4-7 PM

 

Where

Hughes-Trigg Student Center

Ballrooms (Lower Level)

 

Engineering Connections


Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering students are invited to meet employers with technical positions (Co-op, Internships, and Full Time) from a range of industries. This event is for engineering students only.
Bring your resume and be prepared to get connected!

 

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When

Tuesday, March 19th

5-6 PM

 

Where

Acers Conference Room

Hegi Career Center

Hughes-Trigg Suite 200

 

Careers in Fashion/Retail

 

Interested in pursuing a career in fashion or fashion retail? Come and hear from experts in the industry, all working in roles ranging from management to recruiting to visual merchandising. Representatives from some of the biggest stores in the world will be in attendance, including Neiman Marcus, Nike, Nordstrom, Abercrombie & Fitch, and jcp.

 

 

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When

Wednesday, March 27th

5pm-6:30pm

 

Where

Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports

 

Careers in Sports

 

Careers in the sports industry go way beyond the athletes and the coaches – fields such as public relations, marketing, front office, sales, event planning… and the list goes on and on! Come hear from a panel of professionals representing different areas in the sports industry.

The panelists will share their experiences and answer your questions about working in sports.  All majors invited!

 

 

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When

Wednesday, April 3rd

5pm-6pm

 

Where

Hughes-Trigg

Ballroom

 

Hilltop to Hilltop

 

Interested in finding an internship or full-time job in on Capitol Hill? Come find out more about the hidden job market in local, state, or the federal government! SMU alumni panelists include:

 

o White House Staff
o Elected or Appointed Official
o Policy Planners
o Media/Communications Professionals
o Political Advisor
 

All majors invited!

When

Wednesday, April 17th

5pm-6pm

 

Where

Hughes-Trigg

Ballroom East 

 

Emerging Companies

 

Open to all majors, this event will provide an opportunity to network and learn about some of the emerging companies and their positions in the Dallas area.  All majors invited!

 


 

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The Hegi Family Career Development Center is a department in the Division of Student Affairs.