Career Events, Workshops & Interviews

Attend our scheduled events below:

Career Fairs

• Nursing and Health Sciences Career Fair
  • Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 - 5pm - 7pm
  • SUB Ballroom, 2nd floor
  • Recruiters from hospitals, therapy centers and regional medical centers in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas come to the campus to recruit our nursing and health science majors.  Professional dress is required. No denim of any kind is allowed.  Resumes recommended for graduating seniors.
• Fall All-Majors Career Fair
  • Wednesday, Oct 2, 2013 - 10am - 2pm
  • SUB Ballroom, 2nd floor
  • Company representatives from across the southern region come to the campus to visit and recruit juniors and seniors of all majors for future employment opportunities or internships.  Professional dress is required.  No denim of any kind is allowed.  Resumes recommended for juniors and seniors.  Freshmen and Sophomore are invited to attend.

Events

• Career Connections Fashion Show
  • Wednesday, Sept 8, 2013 - 7pm - 8:30pm
  • SUB Ballroom, 2nd floor
  • Making the first impression in any business situation should always be a top priority.  If you're not sure how to make that great first impression then you've got to make it a point to attend this Fashion Show.  Come and enjoy a night of fun and laughs while the Office of Career Connections shows you what is and isn't acceptable to wear for that all important job interview, business lunch or social event.  Watch as these outfits are modeled by various ULM students from all walks of campus life as well as some ULM staff.

Workshops

• From Higher Ed to Hired
  
  • University Library 3D
  • Wednesday, Sept 4, 2013 - 2pm - 3pm
  • Wondering how to make sense of your college career in terms of finding that rewarding career?  Come and find out how at our From Higher Ed to Hired Workshop. We'll walk you through your entire college career, from freshmen year right up to graduation, informing you of all the "must do's" along the way.  From preparing your resume, to taking part in an internship, even job interviewing--we'll cover it all.
• Resume Workshop
  
  • University Library 3D
  • Tuesday, Sept 10, 2013 - 2pm - 3pm
  • Resumes are the most important professional document in the business world today. Come and learn tips and techniques for developing a top-notch resume from the Office of Career Connections.  Whether you already have a resume and just need some touch up work or you're starting from scratch, this workshop is sure to help you!
• Interview Workshop
  
  • University Library 3D
  • Tuesday, Sept 24, 2013 - 2pm - 3pm
  • The interview is your chance to sell yourself as a potential job candidate--don't fall short.  The Office of Career Connections will offer tips, advice and will be available to answer any questions you might have regarding the interview process.  From what to wear, to how to interact once in the interview right up to your exit and what to do afterwards, we will cover it all.  Everyone will have to take part in an interview at some point in their life, make sure you're ready for your's!
• Pre-Career Fair Workshops
  
  • SUB Ballroom, 2nd floor
  • Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 - 9:30am - 2pm
  • How To Work a Career Fair 9:30am
    
    In this Pre-Career Fair Workshop various professionals from some of our local and regional companies will share with you some of things you should be considering before and during the Career Fair.  Do you have an elevator speech?  Have you looked over the list of attending companies to highlight who you need to be sure to speak to?  How firm is your handshake?  Do you know what you'll talk about?  These are some of the items our professional panel will discuss!
    
    Lunch With Professionals 12:30pm
    
    The Career Fair was a success and now you've been asked to come an interview with the company of your dreams.  So now what?  During our Lunch With Professionals Workshop, our professional panel will cover all aspects of this most important next step.  From attire selection, to how to handle yourself during the interview right up to what to do once your interview is over.  The information they'll share with you is "must have" for any aspiring professional.  So, don't miss out!
• How to Make Social Media Work for You
  
  • University Library 3D
  • Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013 - 2pm - 3pm
  • What does your Facebook page say about you to a potential employer?  Believe it or not, your social media accounts could make the difference between getting hired or getting passed over for the next person.  Make sure that all of your social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter and especially Linked In are saying the things about you that they should be.  We'll discuss how to clean up your social media and make improvements to present yourself in the most professional way possible.  Do you have a Linked In Account? What is a Linked In Account?  Be sure to attend and we'll walk you through setting up this most important social media account!
    
• Baker's Dozen of an Exceptional Employee
  
  • University Library 3D
  • Wenesday, Nov 13, 2013 - 2pm - 3pm
  • Learn the 13 ways in becoming an exceptional employee for your future employer.  These "Baker's Dozen" can lead to future growth in your career goals.