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 |
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Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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| 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 |
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Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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| 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 |
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Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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Wed.
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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.
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GLC-B |
Noon-1pm |
January 2008 |
| Day |
Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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GLC-B |
Noon-1pm |
| Thur. |
Feb. 21
|
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 |
