The events listed below are included on the Career and Professional Readiness Center's tab on the University Calendar. For weekly or monthly views of those calendar listings, click here.
Professional Development Programming (2013-2014)
The following workshops and events support the Career and Professional Readiness Center's
March
CareerFest
TBD - Doyle Dining Hall
Expand your network and accelerate your job, internship or graduate school search through the CPRC's CareerFest. This is a perfect time to find out more about interested professions, career opportunities and building the professional skills of a qualified candidate.Visit the CareerFest webpage for more information.
Etiquette Dinner
TBD - Doyle Dining Hall
Learn to dine like a diplomat at the CPRC's Etiquette Dinner. A $10 ticket gets you a delicious four course dinner. Register at the CPRC office (RC 231).
April
Major Confusion?
Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 4:00 to 5:00 PM - UMIN (Merton Center) Living Room
A casual, coffee-house style offering for students to share their experiences through the often confusing twists and turns that can come with choosing an academic major. Open to any student who is undeclared, or undecided about current major, or anyone seeking information about major or minor options with relation to their career path. Refreshments will be served. Visit the Exploring Majors & Careers page for more information.
The CPRC offers many programs and events throughout the year. Learn more about these services below.
Ongoing
LinkedIn for Graduating Students
By Appointment - email career@sbu.edu
Create, critique, or overhaul your profile at the CPRC's LinkedIn for Graduating Students. Students with approved profiles will be granted early access to network through the SBU Alumni Group on LinkedIn. Drop-Ins are on a first-come, first-served basis.
InterviewStream - Online Practice Interviews
Webcam and internet connection required - Visit sbu.interviewstream.com to begin
Be prepared for that first interview. Experience an online practice interview using the InterviewStream system. All you need are a webcam and internet connection. No webcam? Contact the CPRC office (career@sbu.edu) to schedule an appointment to use the CPRC InterviewStream station.
August
Professionalism for Incoming Student Workers
TBD
CPRC website presentation
September
Passport Event: Social Media Savvy
Tuesday, September 10, at 11:30 AM - Walsh Auditorium
Thursday, September 12, at 11:30 AM - Walsh Auditorium
Monday, September 16, at 4:00 PM - Walsh Auditorium
Learn about the power, peril and promise of social media - an introduction to online identity for first-year students in the Walsh Auditorium. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
"Get the Scoop" - Ice Cream Social and Open House
Thursday, September 19, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Come learn more about your Career and Professional Readiness Center at the annual Open House and Ice Cream Social. Stop by the second floor of the Reilly Center anytime between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 19.
October
Passport Event: Write Your College Résumé
Tuesday, October 1, at 11:30 AM - RC 211/213
Wednesday, October 9, at 3:30 PM - RC 211/213
Tuesday, October 22, at 11:30 AM - RC 211/213
Thursday, October 24, at 4:00 PM - RC 211/213
Monday, October 28, at 4:00 PM - RC 211/213
Gain solid advice and examples for developing your first college résumé. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
Résumé Drop-In Hours for First-Year Students
TBD - CPRC Main Office (RC 231)
TBD - CPRC Main Office (RC 231)
TBD - CPRC Main Office (RC 231)
Refine your résumé with a member of the CPRC staff by coming to one of the Résumé Drop-In Hours for First-Year Students. Students must have a draft document prepared to attend. If you need assistance getting started on your résumé, attend one of the
Write Your College Résumé passport events or review these online
résumé resources. Bring a digital copy of the draft to the CPRC during any of the scheduled Drop-In Hours.
LinkedIn Drop-In Hours for Graduating Students
TBD - RC 231
TBD - RC 231
TBD - RC 231
TBD - RC 231
Create, critique, or overhaul your profile at the CPRC's LinkedIn Drop-In Hours for Graduating Students. Students with approved profiles will be granted early acces to network through the SBU Alumni Group on LinkedIn. Drop-Ins are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Passport Event: Major Confusion
Thursday, October 31, at 4:00 PM - RC 211/213
An offering for students to share their experiences through the often confusing twists and turns that can come with choosing an academic major. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
November
Passport Event: Major Confusion
Tuesday, November 5, at 11:30 AM - RC 211/213
An offering for students to share their experiences through the often confusing twists and turns that can come with choosing an academic major. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
Internship Summit
TBD
Rise to the top! Build your résumé and learn how an internship can enhance your professional brand at this CPRC signature event. Thursday, November 8, in the Quick Arts Center
Passport Event: Write Your College Résumé
Thursday, November 7, at 11:30 AM - RC 211/213
Gain solid advice and examples for developing your first college résumé. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
Résumé Drop-In Hours for First-Year Students
TBD - CPRC Main Office (RC 231)
Refine your résumé with a member of the CPRC staff by coming to one of the Résumé Drop-In Hours for First-Year Students. Students must have a draft document prepared to attend. If you need assistance getting started on your résumé, attend one of the
Write Your College Résumé passport events or review these online
résumé resources. Bring a digital copy of the draft to the CPRC during any of the scheduled Drop-In Hours.
December
Express Résumé Drop-In Service for December Graduates
TBD - CPRC Main Office (RC 231)
December Graduates: Don't Panic! It's the perfect opportunity to meet one-on-one with the CPRC staff to ask questions and have your résumé reviewed. Bring a digital or print copy of your résumé to the CPRC main office (RC 231) during the scheduled hours. First come. First served.
January
Alumni-Student Networking Event in Buffalo
TBD
Enhance and broaden your professional connections by attending an alumni-student networking event at the Ellicott Square building in Buffalo, NY. Enjoy good company and refreshments as you network with professionals from across Western New York.
Alumni Panel & Networking Event
TBD - R.C. Hall of Fame Room
Learn from recent SBU alumni about life after graduation. Listen as a panel discussion tackles questions of how to find a job, how to network, where to live/how to find an apartment, and much more. Next, expand your network as you mingle with professionals from numerous industries - all alumni of St. Bonaventure University. Alumni panel to take place from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Hall of Fame room, immediately followed by the networking event from 5:00-6:00 PM.