On-Campus Career Events - Hegi Family Career Development Center

Fall 2012 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. If you are not registered in MustangTRAK, click here to SaddleUp. Except for the Engineering event, ALL MAJORS ARE INVITED. EVENTS FOR SMU STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ONLY.

Thursday, September 6th 1pm-7pm		Career Prep Day
Thusday, September 20th 12pm-4pm		Career & Internship Fair
Monday, October 1st 2pm-4pm		Law School Fair
Thursday, October 4th 5pm-6pm		Teach for America Preparation Workshop
Thursday, October 4th 4pm-7pm		Engineering Connections
Tuesday, October 9th 5pm-6pm		Career & Employer Research Workshop
Tuesday, October 30th 5pm-6pm		CIA Panel
Thursday, November 8th 5pm-6pm		Careers in Social Entrepreneurship

**updated on 10/16/2012

When
Thursday, September 6th

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!
1-4:00 PM	*Social Media Services Booth:* Have a LinkedIn profile and don’t know what to do next? Don’t understand the point of Twitter? Social media is a great resource for exploring careers, networking, and finding the hidden job and internship opportunities. Stop by our booth to learn more about how you can take advantage of these free and powerful tools. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, are among a few that will be discussed.
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!
4-5:00 PM	*Work Abroad panel:* Interested in interning or working abroad? Employers will offer valuable information about their international experiences, and provide networking opportunities to students wishing to transition into the global workforce.

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 by:

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When
Thursday, September 20th
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

Monday, October 1st

2-4 PM

Where

Hughes-Trigg Student Center

Ballrooms (Lower Level)

Law School Fair

Interested in attending law school? Come and meet representatives from various law schools around the country and plan your future now!

When
Thursday, October 4th
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, October 4th

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, October 9th

5-6 PM

Where

Kitt Investing & Trading Center

Business Information Center

150 Maguire, Cox School of Business

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. All majors invited!

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When

Tuesday, October 30th

5pm-6pm

Where

Hughes-Trigg Student Center

Atriums C-D (upper level)

CIA Panel

Interested in working for a global organization? Come and find out more about the Central Intelligence Agency and its National Clandestine Service. The panel will consist of CIA officers representing various career tracks within NCS. All majors invited!

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When
Thursday, November 8th
5-6 PM

Where

Acers Conference Room

Hegi Career Center

Hughes-Trigg Suite 200

Careers in Social Entrepreneurship
Panel Discussion and Networking Event - Food will be provided

Have you wondered how entrepreneurs such as Blake Mycoskie with TOMS Shoes turned an idea into a successful social enterprise? Come to the Careers in Social Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion and Networking Event to learn and network with entrepreneurs on how they created their start-ups while giving back to the local and global communities. Click on this link to RSVP and view bios of panelists. All majors invited!

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