Upcoming Student Career and Professional Development Center Events
If you have questions, please email career@andrew.cmu.edu.
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.
October & November- e-Portfolio (my 3D) Training
Career & Professional Development Center, 4:30-5:30 pm
Bring your laptop to this hands-on training session. We will walk you through the process of creating your own professional e-portfolio in TartanTrak. You will be given ideas on how you can showcase your work and market your accomplishments, experience, leadership and other skills to employers and graduate schools.
Sessions offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October and November. You must sign-up to attend. Space is limited to 10 participants per session.
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 - 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.
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!
Tuesday, October 20 - Internship Information Fair
Rangos, 5-6:30pm
IT'S NOT TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT YOUR SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIP! Network with your fellow students and learn about the interesting internships they completed during the summer of 2009. Many industries will be represented. Learn about undergraduate research grants as well as popular national internship programs. BE INFORMED OF YOUR OPTIONS! GET A JUMP START ON YOUR SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIP!
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.
Tuesday, October 27 - Careers in Education Workshop
Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall, 5-6:30pm
Are you interested in learning more about various options for elementary and secondary teaching? Representatives from alternative teacher certification programs, private school and international teaching as well as options for undergraduate and post graduate state certification programs will be providing insight into a variety of teaching options. Whether you are considering teaching as a gap year or lifetime career path, this is an essential program for you to attend. For more information and to RSVP, please visit TartanTrak. Select "info sessions/events" then the workshops tab. Go to Oct. 27 to find the workshop.
Wednesday, November 18 - .GOV Pittsburgh Federal Career Day
Carnegie Mellon University, 10am-3pm
Please join us for the 8th Annual Pittsburgh Federal Career Day with over 80 federal, state and local government agencies represented. Features include a networking breakfast, job fair, keynote speaker, breakout workshops on the job-search process and information sessions by select federal, state and city agencies.
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!
Thursday, January 7 -- 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.
Thursday, February 25 - .ORG Nonprofit Career Fair
Duquesne University, 11am-3pm
Friday, February 26 -- Network Pittsburgh
The Alumni Office invites you to join them in BOSTON networking with local alumni and employers interested in you!
Tuesday, March 9 -Network Boston
The Alumni Office invites you to join them in BOSTON networking with local alumni and employers interested in you!
Are you interested in learning more about various options for elementary and secondary teaching? Representatives from alternative teacher certification programs, private school and international teaching as well as options for undergraduate and post graduate state certification programs will be providing insight into a variety of teaching options. Whether you are considering teaching as a gap year or lifetime career path, this is an essential program for you to attend.
