EIU Career Services provides workshops and programs to help you meet the skills and competencies
that today's employers now require to get hired and thrive in the workplace.
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CAREER & SELF DEVELOPMENT Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization. |
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CRITICAL THINKING Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. |
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EQUITY & INCLUSION |
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LEADERSHIP Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals. |
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PROFESSIONALISM Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace. |
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TEAMWORK Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities. |
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TECHNOLOGY Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. |
Source: National Association of Colleges & Employers
Please sign up for workshops in advance. Log in to your HANDSHAKE account or call 217-581-2412 to reserve your seat!
Please note our workshop policies.
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Location |
Date & Time |
Employer Virtual Showcase - SAS Interested in Data Analytics? This is your opportunity to learn first-hand what it is like to work for SAS. The presenter will share their personal story: where they went to college, what they studied, their career path so far and tips they have learned from the School of Hard Knocks. In addition to the presentation, you will have to opportunity to ask questions.
Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
January 13 5:00 pm |
Employer Virtual Showcase - U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Heartland Region, Illinois Field Office Great opportunity for Math or Economics majors or if you want to learn about searching and applying for Jobs in the Federal Government. Learn first-hand from someone hiring in those areas! The presenter will share their personal story: where they went to college, what they studied, their career path so far and tips they have learned from the School of Hard Knocks. In addition to the presentation, you will have to opportunity to ask questions. Presenter: Mark Schleusener, Illinois State Satistician
Mark and Jeanette moved to the DC area in 1994. He worked in the Research Division for 18 months and then transferred to the Survey Methods Branch where he focused on the Objective Yield surveys and analytical tools for surveys. He was promoted to the Section Head for the Commodity Surveys Section within Methods Branch. After 8 years in DC, Mark and Jeanette moved to Springfield, IL where Mark had the job of Deputy Director for the IL Field Office of NASS. In 2013, Mark did a one year Temporary Duty assignment in St. Louis leading a group of data analysts as they worked on the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Since November of 2013, Mark has been working in Springfield, IL as the State Statistician for Illinois. Mark enjoys golf, gardening, and going to Broadway shows with his wife, Jeanette. Mark can be reached at mark.schleusener@usda.gov Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
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January 20 5:00 pm |
Employer Virtual Showcase - Office of the Comproller of the Currency This is your opportunity to learn first-hand what it is like to work for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The presenter will share their personal story: where they went to college, what they studied, their career path so far and tips they have learned from the School of Hard Knocks. In addition to the presentation, you will have to opportunity to ask questions. Presenters: Michelle Johanpeter Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
January 27 5:00 pm |
Workshop - How to Prepare for a Virtual Job Fair and What to Expect Never been to a job fair before? Perhaps you have been to a job fair, but not virtually. Learn how the virtual process works in Handshake. We will discuss what steps you need to take to be successful along with what not to do. This a a great session to walk through the process and also get your questions answered! Presenters: Bobbi Kingery, John Marr Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
January 28 4:00 pm |
Employer Virtual Showcase - FBI This is your opportunity to learn first-hand what it is like to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The presenter will share their personal story: where they went to college, what they studied, their career path so far and tips they have learned from the School of Hard Knocks. In addition to the presentation, you will have to opportunity to ask questions. Presenter: Harvey Pettry, Special Agent
Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
February 3 5:00 pm |
Informational Session/Q&A - Northwestern Mutual
Presenter: Melissa Mutters, Recruiting and Human Resource Coordinator Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
February 5 12:00 pm |
Workshop - How to Prepare for a Virtual Job Fair and What to Expect Never been to a job fair before? Perhaps you have been to a job fair, but not virtually. Learn how the virtual process works in Handshake. We will discuss what steps you need to take to be successful along with what not to do. This a a great session to walk through the process and also get your questions answered! Presenters: Bobbi Kingery, John Marr Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
February 10 12:00 pm |
Employer Virtual Showcase - Lithko
Presenter: Kim Plummer, Campus Talent Specialist Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
February 10 5:00 pm |
Employer Virtual Showcase- Amazon This is your opportunity to learn first-hand what it is like to work for Amazon. The presenter will share their personal story: where they went to college, what they studied, their career path so far and tips they have learned from the School of Hard Knocks. In addition to the presentation, you will have to opportunity to ask questions. Presenter: Mark Becicka, Senior Leader Mark is an Innovative, highly team oriented, results driven technology senior executive leader with 25 years of proven experience. He is passionate for pursuing challenges that drive “high value” business outcomes into organizations, and skilled at creating vision supported by consumable frameworks for execution. He is proficient at creating strong business partnerships, providing solutions, and he strives for understanding of approaches at any level. Mark is extremely team focused, recognized as a mentor and for people development across various roles, levels, and assignments. He excels at leading transformation of products, services, functions, and businesses. Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
February 24 5:00 pm |
Employer Virtual Showcase - HOPE of East Central Illinois This is your opportunity to learn first-hand what it is like to work for HOPE of East Central Illinois and in the Social Services industry. The presenter will share their personal story: where they went to college, what they studied, their career path so far and tips they have learned from the School of Hard Knocks. In addition to the presentation, you will have to opportunity to ask questions. Presenter: Harlie Bunyard, Shelter Manager Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
March 10 5:00 pm |
Starting Your Own Business - Learn Tips & Roadblocks Thinking about starting your own business? Connect with Steve Popovich in this session and learn about his experiences starting his own businesses. Steve will provide tips, advice and what roadblocks he faced.
Presenter: Steve Popovich, Operations Manager, Spingig/Employment Solutions Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
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Employer Virtual Showcase- J.P. Morgan This is your opportunity to learn first-hand what it is like to work for J.P. Morgan. The presenter will share their personal story: where they went to college, what they studied, their career path so far and tips they have learned from the School of Hard Knocks. In addition to the presentation, you will have to opportunity to ask questions. Presenter: Chris Womack, Vice President J.P. Morgan Asset Management Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
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March 31 5:00 pm |
Susan Ericksen and David Colacci, Audio Book Narrators Ever consider Audio Book Narration as a career? This is your chance to learn from two award winning narrators! Susan Ericksen is a three-time Audie Award–winning narrator who has recorded over 500 books. The winner of multiple awards, including twenty-plus AudioFile Earphones Awards for both fiction and nonfiction, Susan is a classically trained actress who excels at multiple narrative styles and accents. David Colacci has been an actor and a director for over thirty years, performing coast-to-coast in lead roles of plays by a variety of playwrights, from Shakespeare to Sam Shepard to Steve Martin. He has worked as a narrator for over fifteen years, during which time he has read the works of such authors as Jules Verne, Henry Adams, John Irving, Michael Chabon, and John Lescroart. He has won AudioFile Earphones Awards, earned Audie nominations, and been included in Best of the Year lists by such publications as Publishers Weekly, AudioFile magazine, and Library Journal. The presenters will share their personal stories: where they went to college, what they studied, their career path so far and tips they have learned from the School of Hard Knocks. In addition to the presentation, you will have to opportunity to ask questions. Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
April 13 5:00 pm |
Employer Virtual Showcase - North American Lighting This is your opportunity to learn first-hand what it is like to work for North American Lighting. The presenter will share their personal story: where they went to college, what they studied, their career path so far and tips they have learned from the School of Hard Knocks. In addition to the presentation, you will have to opportunity to ask questions. Presenters: Kaitlin Stremme, Corporate Recruiter and Brooke Utterback, Recruiting Supervisor Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
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April 14 5:00 pm |
Sarah Clare Corporandy - Producing Artistic Director Sarah has more than 15 years experience as a theater performer and professional. She is the Managing Director for the Chautauqua Theater Company at the Chautauqua Institution and has also served as Managing Director for Pig Iron Theater Company in Philadelphia. In addition, she has worked with such companies as Barrington Stage Company, New York Stage and Film, and Breathe Art Theatre Project. She is currently on faculty at both Savannah College of Art and Design and University of Kentucky, teaching in the Master’s program for Arts Administration. She serves on the board of the New York Shakespeare Exchange, and on the advisory board of Serenbe Playhouse. Her work has been published in the International Journal of Arts in Society. Sarah Clare holds a MFA in Theater Management from Wayne State University. The presenter will share their personal story: where they went to college, what they studied, their career path so far and tips they have learned from the School of Hard Knocks. In addition to the presentation, you will have to opportunity to ask questions. Registration required. Sign up HERE. |
Virtual |
April 21 5:00 pm |
Workshop Policies
No-Shows
When participants no-show for events that require an RSVP, it is unfair to potential participants who wanted to attend but couldn't due to a possible waitlist. If you are not able to attend, please cancel at least 24 hours prior to the workshop to allow others to attend.
Late Arrivals
Students arriving 10 minutes or more after the workshop has started will be denied entry as this disrupts not only the presenter but other students. Moreover, such lapses of etiquette are generally not tolerated in business and civic settings.
Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
Eastern Illinois University
1301 Human Services
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-2412
careers@eiu.edu