The events listed below are included on the Career and Professional Readiness Center's tab on the University Calendar. For weekly or monthly views of those calendar listings, click here.
Professional Development Programming (2012-2013)
The following workshops and events support the Career and Professional Readiness Center's
March
CareerFest
Friday, March 8, 2013, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM - Doyle Dining Hall
Expand your network and accelerate your job, internship or graduate school search through the CPRC's CareerFest. This is a perfect time to find out more about interested professions, career opportunities and building the professional skills of a qualified candidate.Visit the CareerFest webpage for more information.
Etiquette Dinner
Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 5:30 PM - Doyle Dining Hall
Learn to dine like a diplomat at the CPRC's Etiquette Dinner. A $10 ticket gets you a delicious four course dinner. Register at the CPRC office (RC 231).
April
Major Confusion?
Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 4:00 to 5:00 PM - UMIN (Merton Center) Living Room
A casual, coffee-house style offering for students to share their experiences through the often confusing twists and turns that can come with choosing an academic major. Open to any student who is undeclared, or undecided about current major, or anyone seeking information about major or minor options with relation to their career path. Refreshments will be served. Visit the Exploring Majors & Careers page for more information.
The CPRC offers many programs and events throughout the year. Learn more about these services below.
Ongoing
LinkedIn for Graduating Students
By Appointment - email career@sbu.edu
Create, critique, or overhaul your profile at the CPRC's LinkedIn for Graduating Students. Students with approved profiles will be granted early access to network through the SBU Alumni Group on LinkedIn. Drop-Ins are on a first-come, first-served basis.
InterviewStream - Online Practice Interviews
Webcam and internet connection required - Visit sbu.interviewstream.com to begin
Be prepared for that first interview. Experience an online practice interview using the InterviewStream system. All you need are a webcam and internet connection. No webcam? Contact the CPRC office (career@sbu.edu) to schedule an appointment to use the CPRC InterviewStream station.
August
Professionalism for Incoming Student Workers
Friday, August 24, at 3:00 PM
CPRC website presentation
September
Passport Event: Social Media Savvy
Wednesday, September 12, at 12:30 PM - Walsh Auditorium
Learn about the power, peril and promise of social media - an introduction to online identity for first-year students in the Walsh Auditorium. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
Passport Event: Write Your College Résumé
Tuesday, September 18, at 3:30 PM - Walsh Auditorium
Thursday, September 27, at 3:30 PM - RC 211/213
Gain solid advice and examples for developing your first college résumé. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
"Get the Scoop" - Ice Cream Social and Open House
Wednesday, September 19, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Come learn more about your Career and Professional Readiness Center at the annual Open House and Ice Cream Social. Stop by the second floor of the Reilly Center anytime between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 19.
October
Dream Share Project
Monday, October 1, at 4:00 PM - Murphy Auditorium
The Dream Share Project is a film that encourages people to live up to their fullest potential and reject societal pressure to “play it safe.” In collaboration with Student Activities and Residence Life, the CPRC is bringing this inspirational documentary film to campus. The Dream Share Project features eye-opening advice and anecdotal wisdom from an Olympic skier, one of the original Latin Kings of Comedy, a slam poet, a Project Runway fashion designer, the CEO of a sustainable flip flop company, and many more.
Passport Event: Write Your College Résumé
Wednesday, October 3, at 12:30 PM - RC 211/213
Thursday, October 18, at 3:30 PM - RC 211/213
Tuesday, October 23, at 4:00 PM - RC 211/213
Gain solid advice and examples for developing your first college résumé. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
Résumé Drop-In Hours for First-Year Students
Friday, October 5, 12:30 - 1:30 PM - CPRC Main Office (RC 231)
Monday, October 22, 3:30 - 4:30 PM - CPRC Main Office (RC 231)
Wednesday, October 31, 12:30 - 1:30 PM - CPRC Main Office (RC 231)
Refine your résumé with a member of the CPRC staff by coming to one of the Résumé Drop-In Hours for First-Year Students. Students must have a draft document prepared to attend. If you need assistance getting started on your résumé, attend one of the
Write Your College Résumé passport events or review these online
résumé resources. Bring a digital copy of the draft to the CPRC during any of the scheduled Drop-In Hours.
LinkedIn Drop-In Hours for Graduating Students
Thursday, October 4, from 12:30 - 3:30 PM - RC 231
Friday, October 12, from 12:30 - 3:30 PM - RC 231
Friday, October 19, from 12:30 - 3:30 PM - RC 231
Friday, October 26, from 12:30 - 3:30 PM - RC 231
Create, critique, or overhaul your profile at the CPRC's LinkedIn Drop-In Hours for Graduating Students. Students with approved profiles will be granted early acces to network through the SBU Alumni Group on LinkedIn. Drop-Ins are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Passport Event: Social Media Savvy
Monday, October 15, at 12:30 PM - Walsh Auditorium
Learn about the power, peril and promise of social media - an introduction to online identity for first-year students in the Walsh Auditorium. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
Passport Event: Exploring Majors & Careers
Wednesday, October 17, at 12:30 PM - RC 211/213
Friday, October 19, at 3:00 PM - RC 211/213
Explore the relationship between college majors and careers and identify solid steps for choosing the major that is right for you. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
November
Passport Event: Social Media Savvy
Thursday, November 1, at 12:30 PM - Walsh Auditorium
Learn about the power, peril and promise of social media - an introduction to online identity for first-year students in the Walsh Auditorium. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
Internship Summit
Thursday, November 8, at 4:00 PM
Rise to the top! Build your résumé and learn how an internship can enhance your professional brand at this CPRC signature event. Thursday, November 8, in the Quick Arts Center
Passport Event: Write Your College Résumé
Wednesday, November 14, at 12:30 PM - RC 211/213
Gain solid advice and examples for developing your first college résumé. Passport Events are offered throughout the fall semester.
Résumé Drop-In Hours for First-Year Students
Thursday, November 15, 12:30 - 1:30 PM - CPRC Main Office (RC 231)
Refine your résumé with a member of the CPRC staff by coming to one of the Résumé Drop-In Hours for First-Year Students. Students must have a draft document prepared to attend. If you need assistance getting started on your résumé, attend one of the
Write Your College Résumé passport events or review these online
résumé resources. Bring a digital copy of the draft to the CPRC during any of the scheduled Drop-In Hours.
December
Express Résumé Drop-In Service for December Graduates
Friday, December 7, 12:30 - 3:30 PM - CPRC Main Office (RC 231)
December Graduates: Don't Panic! It's the perfect opportunity to meet one-on-one with the CPRC staff to ask questions and have your résumé reviewed. Bring a digital or print copy of your résumé to the CPRC main office (RC 231) during the scheduled hours. First come. First served.
January
Alumni-Student Networking Event in Buffalo
Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at 5:30 PM
Enhance and broaden your professional connections by attending an alumni-student networking event at the Ellicott Square building in Buffalo, NY. Enjoy good company and refreshments as you network with professionals from across Western New York.
Alumni Panel & Networking Event
Friday, January 25, 2013, at 4:00 PM - R.C. Hall of Fame Room
Learn from recent SBU alumni about life after graduation. Listen as a panel discussion tackles questions of how to find a job, how to network, where to live/how to find an apartment, and much more. Next, expand your network as you mingle with professionals from numerous industries - all alumni of St. Bonaventure University. Alumni panel to take place from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Hall of Fame room, immediately followed by the networking event from 5:00-6:00 PM.