Upcoming Student Career Center Events

If you have questions or need to cancel your attendance at a meal, please email career@andrew.cmu.edu.

Thursday, September 3 – Planning Your Job Search
Connan, 4:30-5:30 pm
Regardless of the current job market, students seeking employment must be prepared to identify and use all applicable resources and strategies. This workshop will discuss the basic information needed to launch a productive job or internship search.

Tuesday, September 8 – Resume Writing
Connan, 4:30-5:30 pm
Whether you have a resume together or aren’t sure where to begin, this program is for you. You will be given ideas on how you can better market your education, experience, leadership and other skills to employers. Now is the time to perfect your resume and cover letter for the upcoming job fairs and recruiting season!

Wednesday, September 9 – TartanTrak
Connan, 4:30-5:30 pm
Hone your TartanTRAK skills to better assist with your job or internship search. Also, learn tips and shortcuts to make your time on TartanTRAK more productive.

Thursday, September 10 – Working a Job Fair
McConomy, 4:30-5:30 pm
Not sure what to expect at a job fair? Searching for ways to stand out from the crowd? Get tips on how to navigate a job fair--learn how to introduce yourself to employers, what to say, how to dress, and much more. Walk away from the next job fair with confidence!

Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 – Career Express Weekend

Tuesday and Wednesday, September 15-16 – Technical Opportunities Conference

Wednesday, September 16 - Job Search Information for International Students
McConomy, 4:00-6:00pm
This program is designed for international students seeking internship or full-time employment in the USA. Please come and learn visa requirements for employment and develop strategies for a successful job search American style.

Thursday, September 17 – Business Opportunities Conference

Monday, September 21 – Interviewing
Rangos 2, 4:30-5:30pm
Concerned about what you are going to be asked during an interview? This program will address commonly-asked interview questions and strategies to use in preparing your responses. Tips for preparing for interviews will be offered.

Thursday, September 24 – Case Interviewing
Rangos 2, 4:30-5:30pm
This workshop will cover why companies conduct case interviews, how they evaluate your performance, and how to prepare for the case interview ahead of time. You will practice with a case interview example to help get you thinking about the types of questions you may see during your interview process.

Tuesday, September 29 – On-Site Interviewing
Connan, 4:30-5:30pm
You worked hard to create your resume and to get that first interview. Now you have a site visit!! Join us to learn how to make that site visit a success. Learn what to pack, what to wear, what to eat and how to pace yourself for those all-day interviews at a company.

Thursday, October 1 – Networking
McKenna/Peter/Wright, 4:30-5:30pm
Learn how anyone can begin building a network of professional contacts. Understand why everyone should network and what it means when people say, “It is WHO you know, not WHAT you know that gets you a job/internship.”

Tuesday, October 6 - The Graduate Decision: Weighing Your Options
McKenna/Peter/Wright, 4:30-5:30pm
Deciding whether or not to go on to a graduate program? How much of an advantage will a graduate degree provide in the job market? Should you enroll right away or wait a few years? This workshop will provide information that could help you make a decision that’s right for you.

Wednesday, October 14 –Seeking Employment Opportunities Abroad
Connan, 4:30-6pm
This program is designed to help students who are planning to work abroad during the summer or of after graduation to develop a successful international job search strategy.

Thursday, October 15 –Network New York
The Alumni Office invites you to join them in NEW YORK CITY networking with local alumni and employers interested in you!

Friday, October 16 –Network Boston
The Alumni Office invites you to join them in BOSTON networking with local alumni and employers interested in you!

Wednesday, October 21 – Negotiating a Job Offer
Connan, 4:30-5:30pm
Learn what you can and can't negotiate when evaluating a job offer. Discuss how to approach salary negotiation and what strategies to use when approaching your potential employer for other amenities.

Thursday and Friday, December 17-18 – Futures in Finance
Carnegie Mellon University New York City Facility at 55 Broad Street, NY, NY
This annual event IN NEW YORK CITY is specifically geared towards students seeking summer 2010 internships in and around New York City in the finance industry. There will be a company site visit during the afternoon on Thursday, December 17 to a financial firm and an evening reception with Carnegie Mellon alumni on the evening of Thursday, December 17, 2009. There will be one-on-one internship interviews taking place on Friday December 18, 2009, at the Carnegie Mellon facility on 55 Broad Street in New York City. Please note you must submit your resume to TartanTRAK for all companies participating in Futures in Finance.

Tuesday, January 5 -- Network Seattle
The Alumni Office invites you to join them in SEATTLE networking with local alumni and employers interested in you!

Wednesday, January 6 -- Network Silicon Valley
The Alumni Office invites you to join them in the SILICON VALLEY networking with local alumni and employers interested in you!

Thursday, January 7 -- Network San Francisco
The Alumni Office invites you to join them in SAN FRANCISCO networking with local alumni and employers interested in you!

Friday, January 8 -- Network Los Angeles
The Alumni Office invites you to join them in LOS ANGELES networking with local alumni and employers interested in you!

Wednesday, January 20 -- Resume Writing
Connan , 4:30-5:30pm
Whether you have a resume together or aren't sure where to begin, this program is for you. You will be given ideas on how you can better market your education, experience, leadership and other skills to employers. Now is the time to perfect your resume and cover letter for the upcoming job fairs and recruiting season!

Thursday, January 21 -- Interviewing
Rangos 3, 4:30-5:30pm
Concerned about what you are going to be asked during an interview? This program will address commonly asked interview questions and strategies to use in preparing your responses Tips for preparing for interviews will be offered.

Tuesday, January 26 -- Internships
Rangos 3, 4:30-5:30pm
The key to a productive internship search is to begin early. Many internship opportunities exist, but you have to know where to find them. This program will offer a timeline to follow for your internship search, highlight resources available, and give you methods to help land a great summer opportunity.

Thursday, January 28 -- Working a Job Fair
Rangos 3, 4:30-5:30pm
Not sure what to expect at a job fair? Searching for ways to stand out from the crowd? Get tips on how to navigate a job fair--learn how to introduce yourself to employers, what to say, how to dress, and much more. Walk away from the next job fair with confidence!

Tuesday, February 2 -- On-site Interviews
Rangos 3, 4:30-5:30pm
You worked hard to create your resume and to get that first interview. Now you have a site visit!! Join us to learn how to make that site visit a success. Learn what to pack, what to wear, what to eat and how to pace yourself for those all-day interviews at a company.

Thursday, February 4 – Employment Opportunities Conference, 12-6pm

Thursday, February 11 – Creative Arts Opportunities Conference, 3-6pm

Thursday, February 11 - Network Washington D.C.
The Alumni Office invites you to join them in WASHINGTON, D.C., networking with local alumni and employers interested in you!

Monday, February 15 -- Negotiating a Job Offer
Rangos 3, 4:30-5:30pm
Learn what you can and can't negotiate when evaluating a job offer. Discuss how to approach salary negotiation and what strategies to use when approaching your potential employer for other amenities.