Career EXPO | CSB/SJU Alums

Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Gorecki Conference Center, CSB

Career EXPO Overview: 

• Career EXPO, open to students from all classes, majors, career interests, is an opportunity to learn about careers and organizations, connect with professionals, and practice/enhance career preparation.  Some students will be highly polished while this will be the first event for others.  Please give students feedback (dress, introductions, non-verbals ...) as well as information and advice.
• Career EXPO depends on alum volunteers.  Review the Seminar, Fair, and Networking Reception details and then complete the EXPO Registration Form.  Please understand that due to a strong tradition of alum volunteers we may not be able to guarantee every alum a Seminar or Fair spot.  However, the Networking Reception welcomes all volunteers.

CAREER SEMINARS | 9:40 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Panelists share information and advice about major and career options, career paths, trends ... 
• Format:
  • Brief introduction by facilitator
  • Panelists provide a brief (3-4 minute) introduction describing their career path and current position/responsibilities
  • Question and answer period
  • Students can individually speak with the panelists
• Seminars Contacts: 
  • Heidi Harlander (hharlander@csbsju.edu)
  • Mary Harlander-Locke (mhlocke@csbsju.edu)
  • Erica Rademacher (elrademacher@csbsju.edu)

CAREER FAIR | 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Approximately 50 organizations from a variety of sectors (arts, sciences, corporate, government, non-profit).  Space is limited and will be allocated to ensure representation of each sector.
• It is not a job/internship fair per se; however, share positions (jobs, internships, research, volunteering) available at your organization.
• Every booth must have at least one CSB/SJU alum.
• Each booth will have a draped table and an 8 1/2" X 11" company sign.  Large displays are not allowed.
• Career Fair Contact:  John Clarkson (jclarkson@csbsju.edu) 


ALUM SOCIAL (optional) | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
NETWORKING RECEPTION  | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Share information/advice with students while helping them enhance their networking skills.
• Networking Reception Contacts:
  • Kristin Lyman, CSB Alumnae Relations (klyman@csbsju.edu)
  • Adam Herbst, SJU Alumni Relations (aherbst@csbsju.edu)

PRIOR TO EXPO

• Consider contacting CSB/SJU faculty and staff and let them know you'll be on campus; encourage them to stop by Career EXPO to visit and to bring their students.

LOGISTICS

• Parking Map:  Gorecki Center is "M"; EXPO parking lots are 5 and 8.
• Check-in:  Obtain nametag in the President's Room (second level), Gorecki Center.
• Hospitality:  Refreshments will be available in the Gorecki President's Room.
• Alumni Social (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.): Hosted by CSB Alumnae Relations and SJU Alumni Relations (contact Kristin or Adam with questions).