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Events to prepare students for the
2008 Connection Co-op & Internship Job Fair
2009 INFO TBA

  Resume Writing
You'll want to take polished resumes to give employers you meet at the fair.
  Two sessions; attend one:
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
   5:00 - 6:00 pm
   Litton Reaves 1800
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
   4:00 - 5:00 pm
   Litton Reaves 1800
  Registration required.
E-mail instructions below or visit Career Services during office hours.
  (Can't go, but want help writing your resume? See resumes.)

  Interviewing
Some employers will conduct interviews the day following the fair, and those employers will schedule those interviews directly with students of their choice who attend the fair. That's why interview prep in advance of the fair is important!
  Two sessions; attend one:
Monday, January 28, 2008
   5:30 - 6:30 pm
   Litton Reaves 1860
Thursday, January 31, 2008
   5:00 - 6:00 pm
   Litton Reaves 1770
  Registration required.
E-mail instructions below or visit Career Services during office hours.
  (Can't go, but want to be prepared for interviews? See interviewing.)

  Preparing for a Career Fair
Good preparation can make the difference between having a good or great experience vs. a less-than-good experience at the fair.
  Two sessions; attend one:
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
   5:30 - 6:30 pm
   Smyth 146
Thursday, February 7, 2008
   5:00 - 6:00 pm
   Engel 223
  Registration required.
E-mail instructions below or visit Career Services during office hours.
  (Can't go, but want to be prepared? See how to prepare, what to do.)

  Resumania
Resume blitz with critiques by employers and Career Services staff — during extended evening hours.
No registration needed! Just arrive!
Quick critiques on a walk-in basis!
  DATES/TIMES
Two sessions; attend one:

Tuesday, February 5, 2008
   Arrive between 6:00 - 7:30 pm
   Career Services, 2nd floor check-in
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
   Arrive between 6:00 - 7:30 pm
   Career Services, 2nd floor check-in
 
  To register by e-mail:
You can register for one or more sessions in one e-mail.
Deadline by noon the business day prior to the session.
E-mail Ms. Jenean Meadows at ljmeadows@vt.edu
SUBJECT LINE: Connection Prep
IN E-MAIL:
Your first and last name.
For each session you want to attend, include:
Name(s) of session, day, date, time.
 
           
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