Spring 2016 Workshop/Event Schedule

Office of Career Services Spring 2016 Workshop/Event Schedule

January 25 5:30 – 7:00 Who, What, When…Networking, Resumes and Internships1 27 4:00 – 5:30 Etiquette in the Workplace (West 210)

February 1 4:30 – 6:00 Internship & Summer Camps Job Fair (Colket Center Atrium & Pickle) 3 9:00am – 3:00pm Education Job Fair (Wortmann Ballroom)2 8 5:30 – 7:00 Interviews – How to Make a Great Impression 15 5:30 – 7:00 LinkedIn – A POWERFUL Networking/Job & Internship Search Tool1 17 4:00 – 5:30 Etiquette Dinner Workshop (Wortmann Ballroom)3

March 16 11:00am – 3:00pm Career Premiere Job & Internship Fair (Green Ridge Recreation Center, Roanoke)4 30 4:30 – 7:00 Career Focus Networking Program (location off campus, TBD)4

April 7 TBD Experience 2016 NRV – networking reception (Rackspace – Blacksburg)5 8 TBD Experience 2016 RV (various locations, Downtown Roanoke)5

All seminars will be held in the Office of Career Services (Fowler House) unless otherwise noted. All times are p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Select the session you would like to attend, and stop by Career Services, call 375-2303 or e-mail ([email protected]) to reserve your space. Although prior registration is preferred, unless noted pre-registration is noted, walk-ins are always welcome. Students should always feel welcome to bring food if workshops are scheduled at meal times.

1 Bring your laptop to this interactive workshop. 2Must schedule individual interview appointments in advance through Career Services. 3 Reservation for the Etiquette Dinner Workshop must be made in Career Services no later than WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10. Students on the college meal plan must pay a $4 fee, while non-meal-plan students must pay $8 for this workshop. Maroon Card may be used for this purpose at the Cashier's desk in College hall, or cash or check may be used in Career Services. Bring receipt for payments made at the Cashier’s desk to Career Services to complete your registration. 4Must register in advance through Career Services. Held off campus. Transportation provided if needed. 5EXPERIENCE 2016: a series of professional development programs and networking times that will help you come away with a better understanding of living, working and playing in our region, plus make a boatload of connections and maybe even snag a new job. Some of the most influential and connected thinkers and doers in the region will be there to help you see the Roanoke and New River valleys in a new light – a place to pursue dreams, meet like-minded leaders, raise a family, wander and explore. In other words, to excel with a perfect work-life balance. Registration will be required in advance. Scholarships may be available to help cover the small registration fee as well. Details forthcoming!