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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Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. |
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Oral/Written Communication |
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Teamwork/Collaboration Build collaborative relationships with others, and negotiate and manage conflict. |
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Digital Technology |
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Leadership Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. |
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Professionalism/Work Ethic Demonstrate personal accountability, effective work habits, integrity, and ethical behavior. |
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Career Management Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to career goals. |
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Global/Intercultural Fluency Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, and religions. |
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.
Event |
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. |
Virtual |
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- 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. |
Virtual |
February 17 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: Brooke Utterback, Recruiting Supervisor and Kaitlin Diel, Corporate Recruiter 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 |
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