Career and Leadership Development

Presentations and More

CAREER PLANNING WORKSHOPS

Take a Career Workshop to help you with the most important decision in college - finding the best major/minor/career for YOU.

RESUME WORKSHOPS

Prepare for interviewing and upcoming job fairs. Attend one of the workshops below.

Thursday, January 29, 2009
3:30 - 4:30 PM
University Center

Friday, January 30, 2009
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
University Center

RESUMANIA

Stop in for a quick review of your completed resume at any of the dates below.
All held in Career & Leadership Development's Lobby, UC 146

Friday, January 30, 2009
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Monday, February 2, 2009
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday, February 3, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

INTERNSHIP WEEK

Create your own success story by being an intern! Join us during Internship Week, February 9-13, and learn more about the internship resources for UWW students. In addition to dropping by one of the Internship Outposts or the "How to Find..." presentation, participate in the trivia contest to win great prizes! A new question will be released each day starting Monday, February 9 on the Student Internships Blog.

Monday, February 9, 2009
Internship Outpost (Info Table)
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Heide Hall

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Internship Outpost (Info Table)
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Carlson Hall

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Internship Outpost (Info Table)
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Winther Hall

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Presentation: How to Find an Internship
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Warhawk Involvement Center, UC 128

Thursday, February 12, 2009
Internship Outpost (Info Table)
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Upham Hall

DinnerView (Dining Etiquette & Social Skills)

Learn how to successfully navigate a meal during an employment interview. Students will learn about dining etiquette and social skills required of this situation. All participants must pre-register for these events by contacting Career & Leadership Development, 262-472-1471. There are two DinnerViews to be held during the Spring semester. They are:

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 PM
University Center, Room 259

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 PM
University Center, Room 259

DRESS 4 SUCCESS

Valuable tips on how to dress appropriately for employment interviews and other professional settings.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
7:00 - 8:00 PM
University Center, Room 259

YOUR FIRST 90 DAYS IN YOUR NEW JOB

You've graduated, you obtained your first job - now what? Learn valuable tips on how to continue your success in your new job.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
7:00 - 8:00 PM
University Center, Room 259

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Leadership is a quality employers seek in their new hires. Learn more about leadership by attending UW-Whitewater's annual Leadership Conference. To pre-register, contact Career & Leadership Development, 262-472-1471.

Friday, February 20, 2009
Noon - 5:00 PM
University Center

CAREER NETWORKING

Networking is one of the most important strategies for career success. Learn from expert Ms. Julie Bauke, Congruity Career Counseling, about the correct way to implement this valuable strategy.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 PM
University Center - Hamilton Center

HOW TO WORK THE COMMUNITY & HUMAN RESOURCES FAIR

Ron Buchholz, Director of Career & Leadership Development, will talk about how to prepare for a successful career fair. Topics include what to do before, during, and after the fair; how to dress; how to meet and greet employers; and how to prepare your 30 second self-introduction.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Warhawk Involvement Center, UC 128