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Skidmore College
Career Development Center
Professional Success Series

SCHEDULE of  EVENTS

January 10 - 12, 2022

This series of expert speakers will help you build a resume, prepare for
grad school admissions, learn how to maximize LinkedIn, understand employee benefits, and more. It will culminate in Career and Internship Connections on January 12, 2022, a virtual internship/job fair with 80+ employers!
 

Professional headshots available on-campus during the spring semester for Participants!
Seniors will receive credit towards Senior CoRD.  

Monday, January 10th

Time Topic

1:00 - 1:45 pm

Registration 

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Effective Planning & Self-Care Strategies for Achieving your Semester Goals
with Victoria Malaney-Brown '10

In this workshop we will reflect on past educational experiences, learn how to create S.M.A.R.T.E.R semester goals, refine your schedule to manage time more effectively, amd learn how to engage with support resources including tips on self-care to achieve your semester goals.

2:00 - 2:45 pm

Registration 

Networking & the Informational Interview
with Lauren Sisson

3:00 - 3:45 pm

Registration 

Big Interview
with Big Interview's Abbey Byrne

Learn how to utilize this resource to sharpen your interview skills.

4:00 - 4:45 pm

Registration 

10 Things About Money Every Skidmore Grad Should Know
with Ally-Jane (Grossan) Ayers ‘10

This presentation will give you the knowledge and tools you need to set yourself up for financial success through the good times and the bad. Learn More

Tuesday, January 11th

Time Topic

1:00 am - 1:45 pm

Registration 

Crafting an Elevator Pitch
with Jack
Fischer ‘14 

2:00 - 2:45 pm

Registration 

 

 

Graduate School Admissions Prep
with Shannon Rodriguez

Applying to graduate school often requires a lot of research and organized planning. This workshop will help guide you through the application process, financial aid resources, and criteria to consider when selecting programs of interest.

3:00 - 3:45  pm

Registration 

Understanding Employee Benefits
with Kristen Stroebel '02

Getting that first job offer after you graduate is so exciting! Once the excitement settles, it can become a little overwhelming particularly when it comes to evaluating benefits packages. What healthcare plan do you choose? What is a 401k? How does this contribute to the overall job offer? Learn More

4:00 - 4:45  pm

Registration

LinkedIn
with Lyssa Jackson ‘16

Join Lyssa, a Learning Experience Designer at LinkedIn, to take a deep dive into how to use LinkedIn to help you in the first steps in your career and beyond. One lucky attendee will win a 6-month premium membership to LinkedIn!

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Registration

GoinGlobal
Learn how to research international job and internship opportunities utilizing the GoinGlobal resource provided to you by the Career Development Center. 
Note: This is an external registration hosted by GoinGlobal

Wednesday, January 12th  2:00 - 5:00 PM 

CIC

REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 13, 2021

Get Ready for Career and Internship Connections (CIC)! Our employer relations team
is available to help students get signed up and scheduled with employers for the fair. 

Virtual Help Desk for CIC Drop-In Hours
DEC 13TH NOON - 2:00 PM Help Available (registration opens this day)


JAN 6TH 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Help Available (One Week Until the Fair)

 

 
 
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