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May 2013
Career Development Center Events

Senior to Success Week
April 29-May 1st

Seniors (and all students) can learn valuable tips through networking , self marketing, job search, and mock interviewing practice with experienced professionals in this special program.  Sign up for mock interviews, a networking “Chat  & Chew" Give-a-ways, Resumania, Job Search Tips, and More! 

Senior Open House and Mock Interview Day
Wednesday, May 1st,  11:00AM - 2:00PM, Career Development Center
Join us for our SENIOR OPEN HOUSE and the opportunity to practice your interview skills through a MOCK INTERVIEW with REAL EMPLOYERS!   Stop by for Free Refreshments, Give-a-ways, Resume Critiques, Job Search Tips, Networking Strategies and More! 

Chat & Chew: The Etiquette of Networking while Noshing
Wednesday, May 1st, 4:30pm-6:30pm, SSB, Red Room
Meet up OR Eat up? Seniors!  Learn proper etiquette and essential techniques for balancing networking with noshing. Practice in a comfortable, familiar environment with the fun and friendly Career Development staff and featuring Networking Etiquette Expert Jeanne Nelson*- you’ll be more prepared for your first (or next) networking event! 

Whether you are attending an interview luncheon, gallery opening, performance, artist reception, or other important event, learning proper etiquette where there is food and drink is crucial to making a strong and lasting positive impression.  This workshop addresses the basics that will help participants to be comfortable and confident in a networking situation.  Space is Limited!  Please RSVP to career.development@purchase.edu or (914) 251-6370 to Reserve Your Spot!

*Jeanne Nelson is the creator of the PROWESS Workshops – an acronym for Protocol for the Workplace and Etiquette for Social Situations. Through her workshops, presentations and private consultation, she helps students and young professionals to achieve workplace readiness and career success by training them to master the soft skills, which are crucial to excelling in one’s chosen field. A former vice president at BNY Mellon, Jeanne has also worked in the public relations, publishing and broadcasting industries. For nearly half that time, she has prepared student interns for success in the workplace. Jeanne also publishes a weekly blog on her website, entitled, 'The Three E’s – Etiquette, Ethics and Empathy in the Workplace – and Life!'

Social Media for Job Search Strategy 
Wednesday, May 29, 3012, 10:00am – 11:30am
Career Development Center – 2nd Floor, Student Services Building
This workshop has been developed to educate alumni on the use of social media, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, & Twitter (with an emphasis on LinkedIn) for the purpose of Networking & Job Search.  The group will benefit both those who do not have any knowledge of social media, and those who would like to learn some helpful tips to more effectively use these tools.  This workshop will allow for hands-on learning so there will be a limit of 5 participants. Please contact Maureen at Maureen.mulhern@purchase.edu to register for this event. 

Employer Visits

Lime Entertainment Information Table
Friday, May 3rd, 10am - 2pm, CCN Lobby
Stop by to learn about opportunities with Lime Entertainment. Lime Entertainment specializes in placing musical talent on cruise ships.  Their primary interest is in hiring showband musicians – versatile instrumentalists with strong technical and reading skills – but they also hire jazz combos, classical combos, and a range of other musical acts.  

Green Mountain Energy Information Table
Monday, May 6th, 11am - 3pm, CCN Lobby
Learn about part time sales opportunities for the summer

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Updated 5/2013