By, Jessica Knutzon
Professional Development Week is in full swing. After a weekend of wrapping up the first module of the fall 2014 trimester, Thunderbird students will have a week to focus on career development. There will be several workshops, presentations and networking opportunities. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the events, should apply for Career Fair jobs ahead of time and register for the Career Fair on GlobalConnect. Business casual attire is required from Monday through Wednesday at noon. Business formal attire is required for the information sessions, the Career Fair and interviews is required. The full schedule of events are:
Date | Time | Event | Location |
Monday, October 20 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Career Fair Advantage: Briefing on attending companies and what it takes to succeed at a career fair | AT&T |
Monday, October 20 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Doing Well by Doing Good: How to secure a well-paying job that makes a difference in the US or abroad | LH 53 |
Monday, October 20 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Communication in Project Management by Mike Rasmussen | LH 54 |
Tuesday, October 21 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Wall Street Prep | LH 53 |
Tuesday, October 21 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Overcoming Obstacles & the Failure Myths by Mike Rasmussen | LH 54 |
Tuesday, October 21 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Networking Success by Mike Tomasello | LH 55 |
Tuesday, October 21 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | CEO Perspectives by Doug Bruhnke | Yount 100 |
Tuesday, October 21 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Networking Event by Global Chamber of Commerce – Panel Discussion | AT&T |
Tuesday, October 21 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Networking Event by Global Chamber of Commerce – Networking Event | Atrium |
Wednesday, October 22 | 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. | Gallup Strength-based Leadership Workshop presented by Gallup | LH 53 |
Wednesday, October 22 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Securing an Internship – Presented by Amway | LH 54 |
Wednesday, October 22 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Inside Look At Executive Presentations by Joe Shanbaum | LH 55 |
Wednesday, October 22 | 1:30 – 8:00 p.m. (multiple time slots) | Employer Information Sessions | |
Thursday, October 23 | 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Thunderbird Career Fair | TEC |
Friday, October 24 | Candidate Interviews |