Below is a listing of the CSO's main events for the spring semester. Also, be sure to check
out the "Career Fairs and Events" tab on
JobGrove for a comprehensive listing of
all on- and off-campus events promoted by the CSO.
SPRING 2013
Resume
Blitz Days
Stop by
the CSO for a quick 15-minute walk-in appointment with a staff member
from
10:00am-12:00pm
and
2:00pm-4:00pm
on the following days:
Thursday, January 31
Thursday, Februrary 7* (*NOTE: ONLY 2-4PM)
Thursday, March 7
Thursday, April 18
Wednesday Walk-Ins
Stop by
the CSO for a quick 15-minute walk-in appointment with a staff member
from
2:00pm-4:00pm
on the following Wednesdays:
Wednesday, February 27
Wednesday, March 20
Wednesday, April 10
Wednesday, May 1
Resume Writing Seminar
Wednesday, January
30
3:30pm, TLC Auditorium
This
dynamic workshop, hosted by Dr. Jim Thrasher, Director of Career
Services, will help you to craft a resume that will be sure to grab the
attention of prospective employers!
Camp
Fair
Wednesday, February 6
1:00pm-4:00pm, Student Union (STU) Great Room
Representatives from over 40 camps will be in the PLC IM Room on
February 6th to recruit GCC students for their summer staff positions.
There are various opportunities available for ministry, worship team
leaders, counselors, lifeguards, crafts directors,
videographers/photographers, and many more!
Professionalism
Night
Tuesday, February 12
5:30pm-7:00pm, Morledge Great Room (Rathburn
Hall)
Don’t miss this evening of tips on dining etiquette, professional dress,
and more! Dinner will be provided and clothing from Banana Republic will
be featured in a fashion show!
Limited seating available so please click
HERE to RSVP on JobGrove TODAY!
Social Media in the Search “Lunch &
Learn”
Tuesday, March 5
12:00pm-1:00pm, CSO
Join the CSO for a very informational session with UPMC's
Sammi Soriano '10. Sammi will talk about using social media in a way
that will benefit you effectively and professionally. Lunch will be
provided! Registration details to come.
Senior Send-Off
(sponsored by
Student Life & Learning)
Tuesday, March 6
Student Union (STU) Great Room
Seniors:
connect with CSO staff members during this special campus event for our
soon-to-be graduates! More details to come!
WestPACS Job & Internship Fair
Wednesday, March 13
10:00am-3:00pm, Monroeville Convention Center
Click
HERE
for more details!
Alumni Career
Panel Night
Thursday,
March 14
6:45pm-9:30pm, HAL
This is the CSO's second largest event and only
occurs every other year!
More details to come!!
IMPACT Interviewing Workshop
Tuesday, March 19
4:00pm, CSO
Do you
have an upcoming interview and need tips on how to stand out from the
competition? Mandy Sposato
’00 (Associate Director of Career Services) will lead this engaging
workshop and share vital information on how to research and prepare for
an IMPACTFUL interview!
PERC Teacher Job Fair (sponsored by
Education Career Services)
Wednesday, March 20
9:30am-3:30pm, Monroeville Convention Center
Approximately 100 school districts (and a few online placement
organizations) will be at PERC to share information and conduct
interviews for teaching positions. GCC will sponsor a bus to and from
PERC. Check the
PERC
website
for more info.
Junior Career Meeting
Wednesday, April 24
4:00pm-5:00pm, HAL Sticht
This
mandatory meeting for juniors will provide info and tips on approaching
your senior year, whether you'll be searching for a job, planning on
graduate school, or pursuing other plans!
Sophomore Career Meeting
Thursday, April 25
4:00pm-5:00pm, HAL 110
At this
meeting, sophomores will receive advice to assist them at this point in
their career development, as well as helpful information on how to
prepare for next year's internship search.
Study Day Blitz
Thursday, May 9
2:00pm-4:00pm, CSO
Take a
study break and stop by the CSO for a quick 15-minute walk-in
appointment with a staff member to ask any career-related questions you
have before leaving for the summer!
