Senior Kick-Off 2008

August 25, 2008

SENIORS  -On August 25th there are just 271 days until graduation!!  Get prepared!!

On Monday, August 25 at 5:00 PM, the Career Center will be hosting its annual Senior Kickoff event in the Von Canon rooms in the Bryan Center.
(this is the first day of classes!)

Attend to get the information and resources that you will need to develop a successful strategy for your job search this year.

Lots of  NEW PROGRAMMING:
This year's agenda is:
I.    Introduction
  A.  Welcome and Event Overview
   (Meet the brand new Executive Director of the Career Center, Bill Wright-Swadel)     
 C.  Introduction to the Career Center Staff
 D.  Myths and Realities of Job Search (of significant importance this year -considering the US economy)
 E.   Upcoming Career Center Events
 
II.  Breakout Sessions I
 A.  Search Like an Insider
 B.  Strategies for Communicating with Employers
 C.  Destination: Life After Graduation (or How to figure out what you want and how to get it)
 
III.   Breakout Sessions II
 A.  Managing Recruiting Events and Interviewing at Duke
 B.  Strategies for Communication with Employers
 C.  Short-term Opportunities
 
 If you plan on pursuing any type of career opportunity this year, be sure
to  put this event on your calendar.  You definitely will not want to miss
it!
 
 Welcome back!