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Summer 2012: Career Events / Programs / Fairs   sun

 
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Topics:
flag Behavioral Interviewing
flag Cover Letter Writing
flag Fed Govt Job/Internship Search
flag Internship Search
flag Job Hunting
flag Networking
flag Resume Writing 		    Events and Fairs:
flag Career Launch 5/24

Programs and Services:
flag Co-operative Education (Co-op)
flag Individual Appointments
flag HireMason

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flag Career Launch

Join us the week after commencement for a day of workshops.

Thursday, May 24
SUB I, Room 3332

No RSVP required. All students welcome.
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
1:30 - 3 p.m.
3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

flag Summer Workshops

12:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
SUB I, Room 3400
Monday, June 11
Resume and
Cover Letter Writing
Learn how to strengthen your resume and cover letter! Bring a draft if you have one. For assistance, try out Resume Builder in HireMason or see Moving On - resume and cover letter section.
Tuesday, June 12
Behavioral
Interviewing
Did you know that there are behavioral based interviewers who seek to uncover specific skill experiences and behaviors in candidates? Learn how to handle these interview questions and present your skill set in the best light.
Wednesday, June 13
Federal Government Job
and Internship Search
Confused by the federal job search process? Do you know that USAJobs is not the only source for federal job listings? Discover tips and resources to a broader search.
Thursday, June 14
Networking
Learn how to network your way into that job or internship you have your eye on!
Friday, June 15
Job Search Strategies
Develop strategies to enhance your internship, co-op and job searches during this working session.
Monday, July 9
Networking
Learn how to network your way into that job or internship you have your eye on!
Tuesday, July 10
Federal Government Job
and Internship Search
Confused by the federal job search process? Do you know that USAJobs is not the only source for federal job listings? Discover tips and resources to a broader search.
Wednesday, July 11
Job Search Strategies
Develop strategies to enhance your internship, co-op and job searches during this working session.
Thursday, July 12
Resume and
Cover Letter Writing
Learn how to strengthen your resume and cover letter! Bring a draft if you have one. For assistance, try out Resume Builder in HireMason or see Moving On - resume and cover letter section.
Friday, July 13
Behavioral
Interviewing
Did you know that there are behavioral based interviewers who seek to uncover specific skill experiences and behaviors in candidates? Learn how to handle these questions and present your skill set in the best light.

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flag Common Mistakes Video

Common Mistakes People Make in Interviews Video

Anticipate what employers are looking for. This video illustrates things to do and not do in an interview so you can convey the right attitude, project a professional image and get that job offer!

Available for viewing in the Career Library, SUB I, Room 3400, Yellow Section.

flag Perfect Interview Software

Mason students, practice your interviewing skills interactively online at anytime with

Perfect Interviewexternal site

Be sure to use Internet Explorer for your browser window.
Find out more about what Perfect Interview can do for you.

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flag E-Workshop

flagOrientation to the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program

Daily, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(Ongoing) - A Co-op Specialist is available to meet with individuals, daily at the North Chesapeake Module.
Co-op program information.
For quick questions regarding the Co-op Program, email the Co-op Specialistemail.

 

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flag Individual Appointments:

Individual, 45-minute appointments may be scheduled in advance with the Career Counselor for your major by calling 703-993-2370. Topics to discuss with your counselor may include:
  • Choosing a major
  • Career assessment inventories (MBTI, SII)
  • Self-assessment of skills, interests or personality
  • Occupations related to your major
  • General career decisions or job search concerns

flag Walk-in Hours:

Stop by for a short visit with a career counselor. Walk-ins are available for currently-enrolled students and recent graduates (less than six months since graduation). Walk-ins are done on a first come, first served basis.

For appointments with the career counselor for your major, see individual appointments (listed above). SOMexternal site and SPPexternal site students, see your respective career services offices for walk-in times.
Examples of walk-in questions:

  • Resume or cover letter critiques
  • Quick questions on job or internship searches, interviewing or networking
  • Using HireMason, including questions on how to set up a search agent

Walk-in Schedule

Mondays
2 - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays
2 - 4 p.m.
(and 5 - 7 p.m. when classes are in session)
Wednesdays
2 - 4 p.m.
Thursdays
2 - 4 p.m.
Fridays
10 a.m. - noon