Career Development Center Events
The Career Development Center is offering 90 minute workshops and more to all SJC students with the focus on taking charge of your future. There will be 6 separate CareerTraC workshops in all, covering what you need to do to stand out. Completion of the series will earn an Achievement Certificate that can be added to your resume for professional polish. All CareerTraC Series workshops are free of charge.
February
... is Finacial Fitness Fest month!!!
8, Tues., Challenge One! - Income and Education
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. McGovern Lounge
Job VS. Career: Are you making the right choices?
If you see a lot of dollar signs in your future then you need a career not a job. This workshop focuses on career and education choices and skills that affect income. Students will learn the difference between a job and a career while analyzing unemployment, income and education graphs.
13, Mon., Challenge Two! - Student Loans
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. McGovern Lounge
Students will understand the various types of financial aid packages available as well as the cost benefit with student loans. Students will also understand the process behind deciding to choose a student loan.
22, Thurs., Challenge Three! - What's My Number: Credit 101
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. McGovern Lounge
Looking to buy a new car? Maybe own a house one day? Having good credit is crucial in today’s economy. Learn to become “Credit Savvy” and save yourself from the future embarrassment of bad credit.
27, Mon., Challenge Four! - Budgeting for College Students
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. McGovern Lounge
Where did all my money go?! If this is a question you ask yourself a lot then come learn the necessary steps to develop and maintain a budget that is perfect for you. Students will create a sample budget and understand the concept of budgeting and how it plays a vital role in obtaining financial goals and independence.
March
6, Tues., CareerTraC Series - Mocktails Etiquette
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bruyette Athenaeum Social & AV Room
Learn proper etiquette and make it count! Know what to do at professional and casual social settings when juggling conversations, hors d'ourves and light beverages.
27 Tues., CareerTraC Series - Resume Magic
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. McDonough Hall, Room NC-3
This workshop will teach you how to create a resume tht stands out! It will cover results oriented resumes that will get you interviews
28, Weds., Girls Gone Styled Spring Fashion Show
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hoffman Auditorium.
April
3 Tues., CareerTraC Series - Master The Interview
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. McDonough Hall, Room NC-3
Are you sending the right message even when your not speaking? Learn great impression tips on how to handle difficult interviews and questions while maintaining poise and confidence. Body language and personal skills are a must learn!
10 Tues., CareerTraC Series - Career Mapping
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. McDonough Hall, Room NC-3
Know where the jobs are and how to find them. This workshop will show you the secrets of finding the "hidden" jobs and best and least effective strategies in the mapping of your career.
17 Tues., CareerTraC Series - Negotiation Know How
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. McDonough Hall, Room NC-3
Now is the best time to develop an understanding of negotiation techniques. Learn how to determine the value of your skills and the information you need to make an informed decision.
24 Tues., CareerTraC Series - Financial Freedom
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. McDonough Hall, Room NC-3
School loans eventually become due. Learn how to eliminate those loans and other debt from a Certified Financial Planner. Take control of your finance now and learn how to manage it in the future.
9-27, Teacher Recruitment Program
Saint Joseph College's annual Teacher Recruitment program will be held April 9-27, 2012. Eligible Education students and alumnae/i may participate in one-on-one on-campus interviews. Resumes and cover letters addressed to participating school districts must be submitted to the Career Development Center by February 24. For more information and a complete list of participating schools, please call Valerie Wilson at 860.231.5551 or e-mail: vwilson@sjc.edu.
For more information about career fairs and events, contact the Career Development Center at 860.231.5503.
