Saturday, March 29, 2008
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Career Services Center | Holthusen Hall, First Floor
Help for the last-minute job seeker!
Career Services Presentation
Target Interviewing Presentation
Cost is $15 and includes all materials, lunch, snacks, beverages, and a professional padfolio upon completion of the day
($15 is refunded to all attendees who complete day)
Sound off…
This action-packed day is for you, the last-minute job seeker. Up completion, you will be well on your way to an active job search. Each topic will be addressed in a quick and concise manner, leading to a specific outcome.
Topics and outcomes include:
Getting to know the troops | 60 second commercial. Used as an introduction at career fairs, networking events, and in interviews when asked to tell a little more about yourself.
Outcome: you will have a perfect introduction for potential employers
Know yourself, know your skills | 10 skills, 10 examples that would demonstrate those skills
Outcome: you will be able to articulate your strengths and give
examples to demonstrate those strengths
Inspection: Resume and Cover Letter Writing | Students must bring resume and cover letter
drafts in electronic format
Outcome: you will be prepared to make changes to your resume and cover letter during Computer Time.
Reconnaissance | Searching for jobs, three tactical moves: Responding to ads, Target list of
employers, and Networking
Computer Time | Perfecting resume and cover letter, Locate, print, and apply for one
professional position, Compile a targeted list of 15 employers for whom you would like to work
Outcome: you will have a perfect resume and cover letter, have located and applied for one professional position, and compiled a targeted list of 15 employers for whom you would like to work
From the trenches to the mess hall
Outcome: you will have eaten a good lunch and learned about career
opportunities at Target Corporation.
Combat Training: Interviewing success
Outcome: you will be prepared for an interview and will have gained
confidence in yourself and your skills
Drills |Mock interviews with employers, Networking, Resume Critique
Outcome: you will have compiled a list of 10 networking contacts and made plans to contact 1- 3 of them via phone or e-mail
De-briefing | Questions and wrap up
Outcome: you will be ready for the job search
Sweet Sweet Freedom
View Detailed Agenda
Check in begins at 9:15 a.m.
Limit 50 students: Registration is required
This event is sponsored by Target
View a
Video of the Spring 2006 Job Search Boot Camp by Matt Hill & MU TV News
Questions, contact Laura F. Kestner, Career Services Center at laura.kestner@marquette.edu
FAQs | Overview | Handouts | Resources | Got a Job! Survey
