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Programming Fall 2007

University Career Services Fall Programming

Main Office: 620 Lincoln St.
CareerLab: Core Reserve, Main Library 2nd Floor

847.491.3700
www.northwestern.edu/careers

Career Development
Job Search Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Graduate School



CAREER DEVELOPMENT


Choosing a Major
A workshop, w/Academic Advising Center, to help you navigate NU majors and facilitate the major decision making process. 11/5, 3:00-4:30 OR 5:00-6:30, Norris, Rock Rm.

Networking: Necessary but Not Evil
You’ve heard it’s important to network but isn’t it just kissing up?  No!  Come learn how a reciprocal approach to networking can result in lifelong positive relationships. 11/6, 4:00-5:00, Norris, Wildcat Rm.

Taking Time Off
Weigh the pros and cons of  a "gap" year between your senior year and graduate/professional school and get ideas of what you can do with your time off. 11/8, 7:00-8:00, Norris, Rock Rm.

The Job Search Beyond Consulting and Investment Banking
Not interested in IB or Consulting? Interested in finding out what else is out there? This workshop will lead you through career exploration and job search strategies in other career areas! 10/10, 4:00-5:00, Norris, Rock Rm.

Careers in Business
An exciting opportunity for sophomores and juniors to explore careers in financial services or consulting in Chicago’s vibrant financial district. Application is necessary. Contact Wesley Thorne at wthorne@northwestern.edu. 11/16, 8:00-5:00, various locations


JOB SEARCH OPPORTUNITIES


Campus Recruiting Expo
THE recruiting event of the fall!  Come prepared to talk with employers who will be participating in on-campus recruiting! 10/1, 2:00-4:00, Norris, Louis Rm.

NYRA Info Session
Learn about job opportunities in New York City in the communications, research, and law fields.  Open to seniors only. 11/7, 4:00-5:00, 620 Lincoln St.


SWE Industry Day                                                                                                           
Full-time and internship opportunities in the science and engineering
fields. Sponsored by Society of Women Engineers.10/18, 5:00- 9:00,
 Hilton Garden Inn

Build a Better Candidate: Self Marketing Tools


Mock Case Interviewing
Management consultants will present case interviewing strategies and conduct individual mock interviews. Open to graduating seniors. 10/4, 6:00-9:00, 630 Lincoln St.

On-Campus Recruiting: Strategies for Success
Learn the best ways to achieve success through On-Campus Interviewing. We’ll walk through the process of on-campus recruiting using the CareerCat system and review the policies that protect you and employers. Learn what employers are seeking in candidates! 10/5, 2:00-3:30, 620 Lincoln St.

Interviewing Skills that Seal the Deal
Use these interview clinics to learn interviewing techniques and get practice and feedback to actual interview questions. Open to all students. Register through CareerCat under "Events→Workshops". 10/17, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 3:30-5:00, 620 Lincoln St

Writing a Stand Out Resume
Ready to write your first resume or update your old one? Get the basics of writing a stand out resume that gets noticed by employers! 10/11, Norris, Northwestern Rm. 10/23, 4:00-5:00, Hillel, Rm. 212, 629 Foster St.

Practice with the Pro's: Mock Interviewing Program
Nervous about interviewing? Get one-on-one interviewing feedback from NU alumni in many different fields! 10/24, 6:00-9:00, 630 Lincoln St.

Marketing Yourself to Employers
In this workshop, we identify written, verbal and nonverbal messages and focus on strategies to enhance these areas. You'll write a 30-second commercial and have the opportunity to practice this pitch to improve your confidence and marketing skills! 11/19, 4:30-6:00, Scott Hall Conference Rm.

Negotiating Your Job Offer
Negotiating a job offer can be a daunting task when you don’t know what you’re doing, right?   In this interactive workshop we will learn and practice successful strategies…..because every offer should be negotiated. 11/12, 4:00-5:00, Norris, Rock Rm.

Writing a Stand Out Resume: Freshmen and Sophomores
Learn how to turn your high school and NU experiences into a document that will wow internship and summer job recruiters. 11/13, 7:00-8:00, Elder Lounge, 2400 Sheridan Rd.

Internship Opportunities

InternQuest: InternQuest sessions offer students the opportunity to learn about the internship search with an Internship Specialist and with other peers.  Most InternQuest sessions are specific to industries that are popular with NU students (Engineering, Consulting, Finance, Law, Advertising/Marketing/PR) with the exception of InternQuest 101 which goes into depth about the internship search process itself.    Industry-specific IQ's provide a brief overview of the industry and strategies on conducting an efficient and effective search in that industry. Register through CareerCat under "Events & Workshops".  Most sessions are 3:30-4:30 at 620 Lincoln St. 2nd floor Seminar Room unless otherwise noted.


InternQuest 101: 10/4, 10/15, 10/30, 11/14, 11/29
Consulting InternQuest: 10/5, 11/1
Finance InternQuest: 10/16, 11/5
Engineering InternQuest: 10/9
Law InternQuest: 10/24

Internship Edge
Sophomores: in the market for an internship? Learn how to use your winter break to get ahead of the curve 11/6, 7:00-8:00, Ayers College of Commerce and Industry, 2324 Campus Drive, first floor study lounge

Internship Initiative
Internship Initiative provides students an opportunity to explore many industries through informal round table Q&A’s and an employer panel discussion.  This event will allow students to get basic questions answered and help get prepared to be recruited. 11/20, 1:00-4:00, Norris, Louis Rm.


GRADUATE SCHOOL


Graduate and Professional School Fair
Organized by UIC, this fair features several graduate school representatives from around the country in many different areas. For more info, see our web site. 10/2, 3:00-7:00, UIC Pavilion 525 S. Racine.

Applying to Graduate School
Do you have questions about the graduate/professional school process but don’t know who to ask?  Here is your opportunity to ask and get answers to your questions. 10/9, 4:00-5:00, Norris, Wildcat Rm.

Personal Statements that Work
There are 3 cardinal rules for writing effective personal statements – do you know what they are? If not, this workshop is for you whether you need to write a statement for graduate/professional school or for some other opportunity. 10/9, 5:00-6:00, Norris, Wildcat Rm.

The Insider's Guide to Law School Admissions
Law School Admissions reps from the U. of Michigan, U. of Chicago, U of Virginia and U. of Pennsylvania will review actual law school candidates' applications and let the audience decide who gets in. Reps will explain their actual decisions and how you can learn from them! Co-sponsored by Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity. 10/10, 3:00-4:30, Norris, Arch Rm.

Law School Admissions: Cornell, Duke, NYU and Stanford
Join representatives from these top law schools to discuss admission strategies to their schools. Co-sponsored by Alpha Delta Phi Pre-Law Fraternity. 10/29, 5:00-6:00, Norris, Big 10 Rm.


Other Grad school Visits: see our website for more details: Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School. University of Chicago-Graduate School of Business, Washington University of St. Louis-Brown School of Social Work

 

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