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Events just for graduate students

Academic year 2007-2008

Seminars we sponsor, co-sponsor, or endorse.

August  |  September  |  October  |  January  |  February

Please see career and job fairs for those events!



August 2007
Day Date Event Location Time
Wed. Aug. 22 Graduate Student Timeline for Post-graduation Success
Whether you’re beginning your master’s degree or about to finish your Ph.D.; thinking about careers in industry, government, or academia; Career Services can assist you with many aspects of your career decision making or job search process. This seminar will introduce you to services offered by Career Services and outline a timeline to help you get on track and reach your ultimate post-graduation goal.
GLC-B Noon-1pm
Wed. Aug. 29 On-Campus Interviewing Program Orientation for Graduate Students
Did you know that hundreds of employers visit the Virginia Tech campus each year to recruit students for full-time, co-op and internship positions? An even larger number search our resume database for candidates to fill vacant positions. Learn how to most effectively use our Hokies4Hire system in your job search process.
GLC-B Noon-1pm


September 2007
Day Date Event Location Time
Wed. Sep. 5 For Graduate Students: Writing a Winning Resume
If you are planning an industry, government, or non-tenure track educational job search, having a well polished resume is the most critical step toward getting an interview. Attend this seminar to learn how to present yourself most effectively on paper to prospective employers.
GLC-B Noon-1pm
Wed. Sep. 12 Career Fair Preparation for Graduate Students
There are several large job fairs on campus this fall and employers ARE interested in talking with graduate students—especially at the master’s level. Do you know how to present yourself to an employer at a job fair? What to ask? What they’ll expect? Come to this seminar to learn a few tricks of this trade!
GLC-B Noon-1pm


October 2007
Day Date Event Location Time
Wed.
Oct. 17 10 Steps to a Federal Job or Internship for Graduate Students
Want to work for the Federal Government? Improve your chances of landing a Federal position by preparing the right resume format, applying correctly and targeting the correct job title and grade! Learn the ins and outs of navigating the Federal job system and the formula for preparing statements detailing your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).
GLC-B Noon-1pm
Wed. Oct. 24 Interviewing Skills for Graduate Students
Be prepared for initial screening interviews as well as on-site interviews. This seminar addresses interviewing basics, employer expectations, and insights into behavioral interviews.
GLC-B Noon-1pm


January 2008
Day Date Event Location Time
Wed. Jan. 23 Graduate Student Timeline for Post-graduation Success
Whether you’re beginning your master’s degree or about to finish your Ph.D.; thinking about careers in industry, government, or academia; Career Services can assist you with many aspects of your career decision making or job search process. This seminar will introduce you to services offered by Career Services and outline a timeline to help you get on track and reach your ultimate post-graduation goal.
GLC-B Noon-1pm
Wed. Jan. 30 For Graduate Students: Writing a Winning Resume
If you are planning an industry, government, or non-tenure track educational job search, having a well polished resume is the most critical step toward getting an interview. Attend this seminar to learn how to present yourself most effectively on paper to prospective employers.
GLC-B Noon-1pm


February 2008
Day Date Event Location Time
Wed. Feb. 6 Career Fair Preparation for Graduate Students
There are several large job fairs on campus this spring and employers ARE interested in talking with graduate students—especially at the master’s level. Do you know how to present yourself to an employer at a job fair? What to ask? What they’ll expect? Come to this seminar to learn a few tricks of this trade!
GLC-B Noon-1pm
Wed. Feb. 20 Interviewing Skills for Graduate Students
Be prepared for initial screening interviews as well as on-site interviews. This seminar addresses interviewing basics, employer expectations, and insights into behavioral interviews.
GLC-B Noon-1pm
Thur. Feb. 21
New offering just for graduate students!
Dining Etiquette in a Business Setting for Graduate Students
Cost: $10 per person, includes 5-course meal.
Registration required, in person at 110 GLC, between Mon. Jan. 21 and Fri. Feb. 8.
GLC Multi-purpose Room 5:30 - 8:00 pm

 

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For more information contact:
Ms. Amy McPherson
amy.mcpherson@vt.edu
Career Services
540-231-6241

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