Seminars & workshops just for graduate students
Academic year
2011-2012 schedule
Seminars we sponsor, co-sponsor, or endorse.
FALL SEMESTER:
August
| September
| October
SPRING SEMESTER: January
| February
| March
Fall semester 2011
August 2011 |
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Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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| Wed. |
Aug. 31 |
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-F |
5:30 - 6:30 pm |
September 2011 |
| Day |
Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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| Wed. |
Sep. 7 |
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-F |
5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| Wed. |
Sep. 21 |
Hokies4Hire and the On-Campus Interviewing
Program for Graduate Students
Hundreds of employers visit the Virginia Tech campus
each year to recruit students for full-time, co-op and internship
positions. Even more search our resume database for candidates. Learn how to most effectively use our Hokies4Hire
system in your job search process. |
GLC-F |
5:30 - 6:30 pm |
October 2011 |
| Day |
Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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| Wed. |
Oct. 5 |
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-G |
5:30 - 6:30 pm |
November 2011 |
| Day |
Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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| Wed. |
Nov. 2 |
Networking: The Backbone of Your Job Search
Networking. You’ve heard the word and possibly even know what it means — but are you
using this essential job search skill appropriately — or at all? Attend this session to
demystify networking and learn the basics of how to get started. |
GLC-G |
5:30 - 6:30 pm |
Spring semester 2012
January 2012
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| Day |
Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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| Wed. |
Jan. 25 |
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-F |
5:30 - 6:30 pm |
February 2012 |
| Day |
Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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| Wed. |
Feb. 1 |
Using Hokies4Hire and other E-Resources in Your Job Search
Hundred of employers visit the Virginia Tech campus each year to recruit students for full-time, co-op and
internship positions. Even more search our resume database for candidates. Learn how to effectively
use our Hokies4Hire system as well as other electronic resources to enhance your job search process. |
GLC-F |
5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| Wed. |
Feb. 8 |
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-F |
5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| Wed. |
Feb. 22 |
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-F |
5:30 - 6:30 pm |
March 2012 |
| Day |
Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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| Tues. |
Mar. 27 |
Graduate Education Week Events: |
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| Tues. |
Mar. 27 |
Concurrent job search seminar session:
Academic Job Search Seminar
Dr. Jill Sible, Associate Dean, College of Science
Dr. Debra Stoudt, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences |
GLC-C |
4:00 - 5:00 pm |
| Tues. |
Mar. 27 |
Concurrent job search seminar session:
Industry Job Search Seminar
Ms. Claire Childress, Sr. Assistant Director, Career Services |
GLC-F |
4:00 - 5:00 pm |
