Looking for a job or internship? Fall Career Fair is Nov. 13, 2019
by Michelle Saport |
Did you know November is National Career Development Month? In celebration, UAA students, alumni and community employers are invited to explore, develop and connect through career development programming events on-campus, including the annual Fall Career Fair and a variety of workshops.
Fall Career Fair Wednesday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Student Union
Looking for a job or internship? Come connect with community employers seeking to hire UAA talent for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities.
Visit the Career Development Month page to view a list of participating employers.
(Employers: Register for the Fall Career Fair.)
Take advantage of these upcoming workshop opportunities to set yourself apart and elevate your career development journey!
Effective Communication Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10:30- 11:30am | Student Union, Lyla Richards Conference Room Presented by Monique Andrews (Resilience and Risk Reduction Coordinator & Staff Sergeant for the Alaska Army National Guard)
Effective communication is an essential aspect of professional development. This workshop will cover the 4 major communication styles and provide strategies to improve assertiveness in participants. Assertive communication demonstrates confidence and is necessary to be successful when advocating for needs in both the academic and professional settings.
Building Your Brand Wednesday, Nov. 13, 12-1 p.m. | Student Union, Lyla Richards Conference Room Presented by Mariah DeJesus-Remaklus (Social Media Specialist, University Advancement)
A brand is more than just a really cool logo or catchy slogan - your brand is what people know about you. So, how do you build a successful brand identity and then communicate it to your audience?
Getting Started With LinkedIn Thursday, Nov. 21, 12-1 p.m. | Rasmuson Hall, Room 215 Presented by Karen Markel (Dean, UAA College of Business & Public Policy) and Christina McDowell (Associate Dean, UAA College of Business & Public Policy)
LinkedIn is where students can discover a career path and build a professional network. From writing an informative headline to developing a professional summary and showing off your skills and expertise, come learn what you need to know to create a profile that makes you stand out to business professionals. Bring your resume to get started with your LinkedIn page.
Visit the UAA Career Exploration & Services website for additional career resources.
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