Career Services Events
Spring 2013

Career Fair Events

                                 KEY: college to career program This event counts towards the School of Business College to Career Program

 Event

 Location

Date & Time 

How to use Panther Recruiting PLUS+ to find Internships  college to career
Searching for Internships? Did you know Panther Recruiting PLUS+ is an excellent source developed specifically for EIU students? 

Learn how to use Panther Recruiting PLUS+ to research and apply for internships that have been screened by our Career Center. No scam listings!     Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.

 Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center 

January 16
sessions include: noon to 1 pm OR 4 pm - 5 pm  

30 Minute Resumes  college to career
Don't have a resume or just stuck trying to make yours outstanding?  Reservations Required   Call 217-581-2412 to reserve your 30 minute time slot with an experienced resume writer who will make you look fabulous!       

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

January 17
  9 am - 4 pm

How to use Panther Recruiting PLUS+ to sign up for campus interviews   college to career
Did you know many employers visit our campus to conduct interviews for internships and full time jobs?   
Learn how to use Panther Recruiting PLUS+ to view on-campus interview opportunities and how to schedule your next interview!  
  Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.    

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

January 24
sessions include: 
4:15 pm - 5 pm  OR 5 pm - 5:45 pm

Visit/Tour of Red Frog Events   
Join us on a road trip to Red Frog Events, an independent event production company based in Chicago, Illinois.

The only way to get a coveted job with Red Frog is through their highly competitive internship program. This trip will give us a peek into Red Frog's unique culture and what they look for when recruiting interns. They have internship opportunities in event coordinating, accounting, graphic design, and IT.

Please Note: There will be a mandatory orientation prior to the trip. Date and time are TBD.  Transportation will be provided from Charleston to Chicago.   RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Participation is FREE for Panther Recruiting members and sign-up will be on a "first-come, first -serve" basis.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.    

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center & Chicago, IL 

January 28
8:00 am - 8:30 pm 

Building Interview Confidence    college to career
Find your strengths and overlooked abilities, learn how to relate these to employers.   Learn techniques to overcome the fear of interviewing and let your inner rock star shine!  Reservations Required.      Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.         

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center 

January 29
4 pm - 5 pm   

How to find a Job!     college to career
Sounds basic doesn't it? Learn how to tap into the hidden market and utilize resources you may not be aware of to effectively find employers that ARE hiring.   Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.         

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

January 30 
4 pm - 5 pm

INTERNSHIPS: Who has them, where are they, & how to I get one?   college to career
Find out who has internships; where the paid internships are; cool housing options in hot intern sites like Washington, DC and NYC.     Reservations Required.      Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.       

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

February 5
 4 pm - 5 pm

Cover Letters 101 college to career
Learn how to communicate why you are a match for the job in a cover letter! Impress them with your knowledge of what they do in a well crafted letter that demonstrates specifically how your experience and skills are on target with their needs.     Reservations Required.      Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.       

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

February 6
4 pm - 5 pm


CAREER WEEKS BEGIN!    

Be sure to attend the workshops from 2/12 - 2/25 to get ready for the upcoming Job Fairs!   

Resume Review Day   college to career program
Recruiters available to review your resumes prior to the job fair!  Get great advice on what information needs to be on your resume and how to make it stand out among the rest from those that know!!  Appointments required. Call 581-2412 or stop by our office to reserve your 30 minute appointment time!

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

February 12
10 am - 4 pm

Developing your Elevator Pitch  college to career
Going Up! Learn how to effectively develop a 30 second pitch that effectively communicates who you are, what you're looking for and how your skills can benefit the needs of the employer. Develop a pitch that will impress employers and send YOU to the top floor!     Reservations Required.    Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center 

February 12
4 pm - 5 pm

Mock Interview Day   college to career
Get feedback about your attire, your answers to interview questions, and the questions you plan to ask employers.   Real hiring agents have great hints on how to make you into the best candidate.    Reservations Required.    Call 581-2412.       

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center 

February 13 
9 am - 4 pm

Job Fair Prep: Do's and Don'ts  college to career program
Learn tips directly from employers on how to make the most of a job fair. Learn how to build relationships, how make employers remember you, what to say, when to come & how long to stay, how to get started talking to employers, and much more!   Reservations Required.    Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.

University Union, Effingham Room, 3rd Floor

February 13
5 pm - 6 pm

Job Fair Prep: Do's and Don'ts--Learn First Hand From School Administrators
Learn first-hand how to make a job fair a success from school administrators! Seth Miller and Pam Dalenberg of Westville School District will lead this session and provide inside tips you do NOT want to miss!  Reservations Required.    Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.

TBA

February 13
5 pm - 6 pm

Resume Review Blitz   college to career program
Bring in your resume for a quick 15 minute critique.   No advance appointments required.   

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

February 18
1 pm - 4 pm

Job Fair Prep: Do's and Don'ts  college to career
Learn tips directly from employers on how to make the most of a job fair. Learn how to build relationships, how make employers remember you, what to say, when to come & how long to stay, how to get started talking to employers, and much more!   Reservations Required.    Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.

University Union, 1895 Room, 2nd Floor

February 19
6 pm - 7 pm

Job Fair Prep for Education Majors 
Learn how to make the most of a job fair: to build relationships, make employers remember you, what to say, when to come & how long to stay, how to get started talking to employers, and much more!      Reservations Required. Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.

Booth Library Conference Room, 4440

February 19
6 pm - 7 pm

Job Fair - CAREER NETWORK DAY     college to career
Learn what job opportunities employers can provide, find internships and jobs.   Some companies will interview the next day!  Learn more HERE.

University Union, Grand Ballroom

February 20  
10 am - 2 pm

Resumes for Education Majors    
Don't have a resume or just stuck trying to get yours to earn top marks?  Learn what school administrators look for on a resume and how to demonstrate your classroom knowledge and skills.  
Reservations Required.  Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.         

 Booth Library, e-classroom 4450

 February 20
6 pm - 7 pm

Resume Review Blitz college to career
Bring your resume by for a quick 15 minute critique.   No advance appointments required.     

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

February 25
3 pm - 6 pm

SPRING EDUCATORS' JOB FAIR 
This is a great professional day experience for student teachers!  Meet with recruiters from school districts across the state of Illinois as well as those from out of state seeking to fill openings for the new school year.   Learn more HERE. 

University Union, Grand Ballroom 

February 27
9:30 am - 3 pm

30 Minute Resumes college to career
Don't have a resume or just stuck trying to make yours outstanding?  Call 217-581-2412 to reserve your 30 minute time slot with an experienced resume writer who will make you look fabulous!     

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

 March 5
9 am - 4 pm

How to use Panther Recruiting PLUS+  
Learn about all the features of Panther Recruiting PLUS+ and how you can use it on your smart phone to stay connected with job listings and recruiters.    Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.        

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

 March 6
sessions include: noon to 1 pm OR 4 pm - 5 pm  

How to Build your LinkedIn Account  college to career
Learn how to maximize your exposure to connect with employers and find internships or jobs using this professional social media tool. Learn how to build your LinkedIn account and get started!  Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.  

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

March 19
4 pm - 5 pm

How to Find a Job!    college to career
Sounds basic doesn't it? Learn how to tap into the hidden market and utilize resources you may not be aware of to effectively find employers that ARE hiring.    Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

March 20
4 pm - 5 pm

How to Build Your Network and Develop Networking Skills  college to career
Networking in this job market is critical! Learn how to start building your network and develop the skills to successfully do it.     Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.  

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

March 21
4 pm - 5 pm

Resume Review Blitz  college to career
Bring in your resume for a quick 15 minute critique.   No advance appointments required.       

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

 March 27
1 pm - 4 pm

INTERNSHIPS: Who has them, where are they, & how to I get one?   college to career
Find out who has internships; where the paid internships are; cool housing options in hot intern sites like Washington, DC and NYC.     Reservations Required.      Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.  

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

March 27
4 pm - 5 pm

Cover Letters 101 college to career
Learn how to communicate why you are a match for the job in a cover letter!  Impress them with your knowledge of what they do in a well crafted letter that demonstrates specifically how your experience and skills are on target with their needs.   Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.    

Career Services 1301 Human Services Center 

April 2
4 pm - 5 pm  

How to use Panther Recruiting PLUS+  
Learn about all the features of Panther Recruiting PLUS+ and how you can use it on your smart phone to stay connected with job listings and recruiters.    Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

April 4
sessions include: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm OR 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm

How to Find a Job!  college to career
Sounds basic doesn't it? Learn how to tap into the hidden market and utilize resources you may not be aware of to effectively find employers that ARE hiring.    Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412 or RSVP HERE.

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

April 9
4 pm - 5 pm

BROADCAST INDUSTRY FAIR 
Learn what job opportunities employers can provide, find internships and jobs. 

The event is being held in conjunction with Communication Day at EIU, which takes place from 10 a.m. until Noon in the University Ballroom of the MLK Jr. Union.    
It's a two-hour job fair designed for students who are interested in a career in broadcasting or related fields. The Broadcast Industry Fair is co-sponsored by the Department of Communication Studies, Career Services, and the Illinois Broadcasters Association.

University Union, University Ballroom

April 10
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

30 Minute Resumes college to career
Don't have a resume or just stuck trying to make yours outstanding?  Call 217-581-2412 to reserve your 30 minute time slot with an experienced resume writer who will make you look fabulous!    

Career Services, 1301 Human Services Center

April 17
9 am - 4 pm