Job Search 101
Sessions during spring semester 2008
| Day | Date | Event | Location | Time |
| Wed. | Jan. 30 | Choosing a career: for students Don't leave your career choice to chance. Knowing yourself is critical to making your career choice. In this session, we'll talk about the various resources available through Virginia Tech Career Services and Human Resources to help you in knowing yourself and making your career decision. A representative from the Virginia Tech Department of Human Resources will be available to answer questions. |
Southgate Center 153 | Noon-1pm |
| Wed. | Feb. 20 | Market Yourself on Paper and on the Virginia Tech Job Application System Attend this session to give your resume a tune up and get some tips about applying online on the Virginia Tech job application system. We will also discuss the Virginia Tech application screening process. |
Southgate Center 153 | Noon-1pm |
| Wed. | Mar. 19 | Market Yourself in Person Join us for a session to discuss interviewing skills and various interview formats including the 411 on behavioral interviewing that will prepare you for interviews at Virginia Tech or with other employers. |
Southgate Center 153 | Noon-1pm |
| Wed. | Apr. 9 | Evaluating and Negotiating Offers During this session, we'll address considerations for evaluating and negotiating offers. We’ll discuss the Commonwealth of Virginia's 13 pay factors in determining salaries. We will also share salary surveys, cost of living calculators, and additional salary information resources. |
Southgate Center 153 | Noon-1pm |
| Wed. | May 21 | Choosing a Career: for faculty and staff Don't leave your career choice to chance. Knowing yourself is critical to making your career choice. In this session, we'll talk about the various resources available through Career Services and Human Resources to help you in knowing yourself and making a career decision or a career change. |
Southgate Center 153 | Noon-1pm |
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