Career Services Events
Spring 2012

Career Fair Events

 Event

 Location

Date & Time 

Procter & Gamble Diversity Virtual Career Fair Prep
Interested in internship and career opportunities at Procter & Gamble?   Prepare for their virtual job fair by attending this workshop.   Two sessions available!  Call 581-2412 to reserve your seat!    

 Career Services, 1301 HSC 

January 10
3 pm & 5 pm sessions available  

Procter & Gamble Diversity Virtual Career Fair    Speak with over 200 P&G recruiting leaders about internships and jobs online! (No business attire required).         REGISTER HERE TODAY!       

Online Virtual Career Fair

January 11
10:00 am-6:00 pm EST

Transfer Student Career Kickoff
I transferred to EIU--now what?  Get up to speed with the tools you need.   Topics include: Resumes, Interviewing, and the Job Search.   We have several sessions to fit your schedule.      Pick a session & pick a time.  Reservations Required.    Call 581-2412.     

Career Services, 1301 HSC 

January 12
Session Times:
9 am, 11 pm,
1 pm, 4 pm

Internship Search for Kinesiology & Sports Studies Majors 
Get the competitive edge on when, how and why you need to search for an internship.  Reservations required.   Call 581-2412.   

Career Services, 1301 HSC 

January 24
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

Job Prep Buffet 
Fortify yourself for this challenging job market.   Walk-Thru Service with Tips & Advice on the job search and how to be prepared.   Lots of Info to Grab & Go!  Expert Staff on hand to answer your questions.   

University Union- Bridge Lounge (walkway)

January 25
 10:00 am- 1:30  pm

How to document your Study Abroad experience 
Did you just return from studying abroad?   Learn how to document the transferrable skills gained from this valuable experience on your resume and in your interview responses.  Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412.   

Career Services, 1301 HSC

January 25
6:00 pm 

30 Minute Resumes
Perfect for those students who are just starting a resume.   Get one done in just 30 minutes.   Reservations required.   Call 581-2412.     

Career Services, 1301 HSC

January 26
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

60 Minute Clinic: Interviewing--How to be the Best Candidate  
Be a superstar!  Learn what employers look for and expect from you in an interview and how to stand out above the rest.    Reservations required  Call 581-2412.

Career Services, 1301 HSC

January 31
4:00 pm- 5:00 pm

60 Minute Clinic: Employer Research 101
Applying for jobs should not be like going on a blind date!   Learn how to research employers, what to look for and how to use this critical knowledge to your advantage.   Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412.          

Career Services, 1301 HSC

February 2
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm   

Grad School Search 
Thinking about grad school?   Learn where and how to begin searching, facotrs to consider, timelines, and the application process.    No reservations needed.   Just show up!  

Stevenson Hall Lobby 

February 2 
8:00 pm 

 Hungry for a job or internship?  Attend Career Week! February 6-15    

60 Minute Clinic: Internships--Trust Us, You Need One!  
Get info on why internships matter, how to find the right one for you and what it takes to get one.    Reservations Required.  Call 581-2412.               

Career Services, 1301 HSC  

 February 6
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Resume Review Blitz
Quick resume reviews in 15 minutes!   Perfect for students attending the Job Fair.   No appointment necessary.   

Career Services, 1301 HSC

February 7
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

60 Minute Clinic: Cover Letters & Thank You Notes  
Learn how to sell yourself and target your skills to the employer's needs in a Cover Letter.   Also learn why Thank You Notes are important in the job search process.    Reservations required.    Call 581-2412.       

Career Services, 1301 HSC  

February 8 
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Mock Interview Day 
Err...Ummm...Practice your interviewing skills with an actual recruiter without the stress.   Dont wait until the big one!  Get valuable advice & Network.  Appointments required.   Call 581-2412.  

Career Services, 1301 HSC

February 9 
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Resume Review Blitz  
Quick resume reviews in 15 minutes!  Perfect for students attending the Job Fair.   No appointment necessary.

Career Services, 1301 HSC 

February 13
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Interview & Attire
The two go hand-in-hand.  Learn tips and see proper attire modeled.   Learn how to make the right first impression!   No reservations needed.

Stevenson Hall Lobby 

February 13 
8
:00 pm

Job Fair Jumpstart!    Turn the Job Fair Into an Interview
Turn your experience at the Job Fair into an interview!  Hear directly from recruiters on what they are looking for in candidates at job fair events.  Get great advice on how to prepare your "30 second infomercial"!  Q & A sessions with recruiters who will be attending the job fair the next day!        Reservations required.   Call 581-2412.     

University Union
1895 Room

February 14 
5
:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

Job Fair - CAREER NETWORK DAY
Be a shark- not a dolphin in this tough job market!   Network with recruiters to find internships, full time opportunities and sunmmer jobs!  Learn more at http://www.eiu.edu/careers/career_network.php.

University Union, Grand Ballroom

February 15  
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Interview & Job Fair Prep for Education Majors
What do I say to school administrators at the job fair?  What will they ask me?  I don't really need to wear professional attire do I?  Get valuable tips and info on interviewing and how to be successful at the Mid-America Educators' Job Fair.     No reservations needed.  

Booth Library, Conference Room 4440

February 21
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Interview Skills for Graduate Assistantships 
Get ready for CSA days.   Learn interview techniques that will "knock their socks off!"

Career Services, 1301 HSC

February 22
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm  

Resumes for Education Majors
Hear about the latest info on what school administrators want on resumes and how to make yours stand out.    No reservations needed.    Bring a flash drive!

Booth Library, E-classroom 4450  

February 22
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm   

Resume Critique Blitz   
Resumes reviewed in just 15 minutes!  Perfect for students attending the Mid-America Educators' Job Fair on 2/29.     Bring your completed resume.

Buzzard Hall Atrium

February 23 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Resume Critique Blitz
Resumes reviewed in just 15 minutes!   Perfect for students attending the Mid-America Educators' Job Fair on 2/29.   Bring your completed resume.

Career Services, 1301 HSC

February 27 
3
:00 pm – 6:00 pm  

Social Media  
Learn how to maximize your exposure to connect with employers and find jobs using social media tools.   No reservations needed. 

Stevenson Hall Lobby

February 27 
8:00 pm 
 

MID-AMERICA 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 and overseas.  

 University Union, Grand Ballroom

 February 29
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

60 Minute Clinic: First Impressions DO count!  
You never have a 2nd chance to make a first impression!  Learn important tips and stategies that can help you make the right impression with potential employers.   Reservations Required.   Call 581-2412.      

Career Services, 1301 HSC 

 March 5
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Don't forget!  SPRING BREAK is a great time to network!    (March 12-16)  

60 Minute Clinic: Internships--Trust Us, You Need One!   
Get info on why internships mater, how to find the right one for you and what it takes to get one.   Reservations Required.   Call 581-2142. 

 Career Services, 1301 HSC

 March 20
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dining Etiquette 
Elbows off the table!   Learn proper etiquette when dining with employers.    No reservations needed.  

Stevenson Hall Lobby

March 22
8:00 pm

60 Minute Clinic: Cover Letters 
Learn how to sell yourself and target your skills to the employer's needs in a Cover Letter.  Reservations Required.  Call 581-2412.

 Career Services, 1301 HSC 

March 28
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

R.I.S.E. XII (Redefining Investment Strategy Education) Conference
Experience a part of Wall Street, live and in person.   Join Career Services at this annual event in Dayton, Ohio.  Registration Required.   See Career Services website for additional information. 

Leave Career Services for Dayton, Ohio

March 29-31
 

60 Minute Clinic: How to Job Search
Sounds basic doesn't it?   Learn how to tap into the hidden job market and utilize

Career Services, 1301 HSC 

April 3
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

BROADCAST INDUSTRY FAIR
Find out more about the broadcast industry by professionals in the field as well as make connections for internships and full time employment. 

University Union

 April 4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Resume Critique Blitz
Get your resume critiqued in 15 minutes!  Bring resume for quick 15 minute critique and cross it off of your to-do-list.   

Career Services, 1301 HSC

 April 5
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Job Search Strategies for Sociology, Psychology, Family & Consumer Science Majors  
Job search strategies tailored to your major!  Learn how to tap into the hidden job market, utilize unknown resources and find out who IS hiring!  Reservations required.   Call 581-2412.     

Career Services, 1301 HSC 

 April 11
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

30 Minute Resumes
Perfect for those students who are just starting a resume.   Get one done in just 30 minutes.   Reservations required.   Call 581-2412.   

Career Services, 1301 HSC

 April 17
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm