Spring 2009 Calendar of Events
Event details may change. Please call the UIC Office of Career Services at 312-996-2300 to confirm details.
Students are expected to arrive at or before the start time indicated below. Students arriving more than 5 minutes late for the Career Preparation Seminar and/or Career Services Orientation Seminar will not be allowed to enter.
Career Preparation Seminars
Monday, January 26, 2009 2 pm - 4 pm SSB, Room A
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10 am - 12 pm SSB, Room A
Thursday, February 19, 2009 3 pm - 5 pm SSB, Room A
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 6 pm - 8 pm SSB, Room A
Friday, March 6, 2009 10 am - 12 pm SSB, Room A
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 1 pm - 3 pm SSB, Room A
Thursday, April 2, 2009 2 pm - 4 pm SSB, Room A
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 9:30 am - 11:30 am SSB, Room A
Career Services Orientation Seminars
(For students who have completed the CBA internship seminar)
Thursday, January 29, 2009 4 pm - 5 pm SSB, Rm. 3050
Friday, February 13, 2009 2 pm - 3 pm SSB, Room A
Monday, March 16, 2009 3 pm - 4 pm SSB, Room A
Workshops
From Here to There: College to Careers Wellness Center
Tuesday, January, 27, 2009 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm SCE, 713
Resume Development
Thursday, February 5, 2009 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm SCE, Cardinal Room
Monday, March 2, 2009 2 pm - 3 pm SSB, Room A
Interview Essentials
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 2 pm - 3 pm SSB, 3050
How to Work a Job Fair
Monday, March 9, 2009 3 pm - 4 pm SSB, Room A
Networking: From College, Cyberspace, to Careers
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3 pm - 4 pm SSB, Room B+C
* How to Negotiate Your Salary
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3 pm - 5 pm SSB, Room A
* How to Conduct Your Off-Campus Job Search
Presented by the University of Illinois Alumni Career Center
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 2 pm - 3 pm SSB, Room A
Career and Job Fairs
Internship/Part-Time Job Fair SCE, Illinois Room
Thursday, February 12, 2009 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Engineering Career Fair SCE, Illinois Room
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This is not managed by our office – Call 312-996-2311 for details.
Education Job Fair SCE, Illinois Room
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Spring Diversity Career Fair SCE, Illinois Room
Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
National Student Employment Week
(April 13 – 17, 2009) - Please visit the Student Employment website for details at http://jobs.studemp.uic.edu
Student Employment Informational Booths SCE, Booth 3
Monday, April 13, 2009 11 am - 2 pm
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11 am - 2 pm
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 11 am - 2 pm
** How to Find a Part-Time Job Workshop SCE, Room 605
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 3:30 pm - 5 pm
** Create-A-Resume Workshop SCE, Room 605
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 3:30 pm - 5 pm
** Essential Interview Tips Workshop SCE, Room 605
Thursday, April 16, 2009 3:30 pm - 5 pm
Special Events
Prior registration is required. Visit http://uiaa.org/calendar/ for details.
* Etiquette Dinner SCE, 302
Monday, April 6, 2009 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
* Grad Finale SCE, Illinois Room
Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
For December 2008 and May 2009 degree earning graduates.
**These events are designed for freshman, sophomores, and juniors.
*These events are co-sponsored by the UIC Office of Career Services, the University of Illinois Alumni Association, and/or the UIC Student Alumni League.
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The Office of Career Services and the Student Employment Office have designed a series of FREE special workshops to help you navigate today's tough job market. These workshops will focus on strategies and tools to help you develop a career marketing plan, build your professional image, show you how to prepare winning career search documents and assist you in planning for career development alternatives.
All majors welcomed! All undergraduate and graduate students welcomed!
No pre-registration required! Just show up!
*Conference lines will be available for those unable to attend. Accepted callers will be on a first come, first served basis*
Get Real With Your Job Search!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
329 Cardinal Room, Student Center East (SCE)
*conference call line unavailable
Are you a senior who is worried about finding a job after graduation during this difficult economy? Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior who wants to adequately prepare for the future? If so, come to this very important workshop and learn specific job search strategies to help you succeed during these difficult times.
How Visible Are You? Stand Out In The Job Market!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
Room C, Student Services Building (SSB)
*conference call line: 312-413-2000
Make yourself visible to employers by equipping yourself with the marketing tools necessary to stand out in the job market. Attend this workshop to learn how to maximize the effectiveness of your resume, cover letter and thank you letter. Learn the key to effective networking, projecting a professional image, executing the interview, and maximizing resources offered at the Office of Career Services
Who's Hiring?
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
White Oak Room, Student Center East (SCE)
*conference call line: 312-413-2005
Are you wondering who is hiring during these times? Learn about the industries that are still hiring and learn how you can market yourself to them in these tough economic times. There are still strong areas in job growth. A company doesn't have to be actively hiring for you to start working. If you are good enough, a company will make room for you. This is where the importance of a good resume comes in and an even better cover letter telling them why they need to make room for you.
The ABC's of Cover Letters
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
Room 603, Student Center East (SCE)
*conference call line: 312-413-2005
Get your answers about everything you wanted to know about cover letters at this workshop! Participants will learn about the proper format, the common mistakes, and the necessity of cover letters.
Tune-Up Your Resume & Cover Letter
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
Room A, Student Services Building (SSB)
*conference call line: 312-413-2005
Resumes and Cover Letters are not stagnant documents that you write once and use forever. Instead you need to do regular "tune-ups". This workshop will provide pointers on writing, updating, and maintaining your documents so that you are prepared for unexpected opportunities.
What's Your Plan B?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm
Room 603, Student Center East (SCE)
*conference call line: 312-413-2005
The economy for graduating students presently looks challenging. This workshop will ask participants to brainstorm on their "Plan B" after graduation to be proactive rather than reactive in today's economy.