Lunch and learn: High Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Accounts
Insurance broker Holmes Murphy will present a lunch and learn about High Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Accounts for employees.
Bring a sack lunch.
River Readings: Brian Turner
River Reading: Brian Turner
Personal Statement Workshop
The Learning Commons and CORE will present a one-hour workshop on writing a personal statement.
Internships at IBM
Craig Vogel '83, sales executive at IBM, will share some of the opportunities available at IBM and how you can position yourself for a great opportunity with a world-class global company. (This session is part of the college's Professional Development Distinguished Speaker Series.)
Internship and Career Opportunities in the Financial Services Industry
Jack Merriman '79, managing director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, is a leader in the financial services industry in Chicago, working for a global leader in the industry. He will provide insight on how to best prepare yourself to find and land a position in the industry.
Graduate School 101 and Graduate School Fair 101
This presentation by Leslie Scheck, associate director of career advising and education, will cover the pros and cons of graduate school, how to research schools, and how to set up a timeline to make sure you are prepared.
Networking 101
Networking is one of the most important skills to learn when looking for new employment because 60-70 percent of jobs are filled through word of mouth. Career counselor Kevin Carton will explain the benefits, skills and tips of networking.
Developing a Professional Portfolio (and how to use it!)
The Office of Career Development will be hosting a workshop on professional portfolios.
Interviewing with a Purpose
Ian Howell '98, director of recruiting for Resources Global Professionals, will help you to define the opportunities you are looking for, leverage technology in identifying those opportunities, and the first step in getting an interview.
ProFair 101
This workshop will provide you with everything you need to know before, during and after your time spent networking with employers from the Quad City and Chicago-land region.
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