Special Events

Executive Fellows Project
September 2009–November 2009

This mentoring project is sponsored by the Executive Leadership Consortium. The purpose is to help students meet their career goals after graduation. Executive fellows facilitate three sessions per program with small groups of three to five students. This mentoring project is open to all students. Students must attend all three sessions.

For more information go to http://umslce.org/index.php/executive-leadership-consortium-events/465-executive-fellows-mentoring-project.

To sign up: Contact Malaika Horne at hornem@umsl.edu or (314) 516-4749.

Information Session-Peace Corps
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
3:30pm-5:30pm
269 Millennium Student Center

The Peace Corps is having an open information session on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 3:30pm-5:30pm in 269 MSC. This information session will outline exciting transitional career opportunities in the Peace Corps working overseas. Kate Danforth, Peace Corps Recruiter, will talk about her experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer. She will also explain the application process and the financial and educational benefits of being a Peace Corps Volunteer.

To Register, Click Here

Women’s Networking Series
Place: Millennium Student Center
Date: October 29, 2009
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Purpose: The Women’s Networking Series is to enhance the knowledge and skills of women students about networking. It is open to any major, undergraduates and graduates.

Networking, like many customs or practices, is not always understandable or comprehensible. It is difficult to teach and to learn. Specialists assert the best way to improve networking skills is to practice, although there are skills and basic information that should be understood in order that the practice becomes an effective method for this skill set.

Because many students, particularly women, have not been sufficiently exposed to the higher levels of business and other organizations, it would stand to reason they are not familiar enough with networking. Nonetheless, networking is crucial; it is a soft skill, deemed “essential” for success in any organizational environment. In order for women students to realize their potential in their careers, they need to value and engage in networking.

To register, contact Dr. Malaika Horne, Director of the Executive Leadership Consortium at hornem@umsl.edu or ext. 4749.

Disney College Program Open House
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
11am-1pm
278 Millennium Student Center

Learn about PAID internship opportunities for all majors at Walt Disney World. UMSL students who participated in the internship program will provide first-hand information about their experience.
Tuesday, November 3 between 11am-1pm; stop by at any time!
Career Services, 278 MSC

Colliers Turley Martin Tucker
Information Table
Monday, November 9, 2009
10am-2pm
MSC 2nd Floor Rotunda

Come by to meet a recruiter from Colliers Turley Martin Tucker to learn about job opportunities with the company. No pre-registration necessary.

Saint Louis Zoo Information Session
When: November 16, 2009, 3:00pm
Where: 225 MSC, Center For Student Success

Have you ever thought about working at the Saint Louis Zoo? What would that be like? We offer jobs in Zookeeping, Research, Education, Nutrition, Veterinary medicine, and jobs that are not in the animal field such as Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design, and Business. Try out some of these jobs through fun activities during the program and find out which skills and educational requirements are necessary for someone to work at the Zoo!

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JOB FAIR READINESS-February 9, 2010
3:30 P.M. until 5:00 P.M.—MSC Century C

Panelists: State Farm Human Resources Representatives, Agency Representatives and Claim Management

State Farm Human Resource, Agency Representatives and Claim Management will prepare you for job search and networking.

Becoming familiar with the process
Knowing the recruiters’ focus
Presenting yourself-know what you have to offer
Being prepared
Knowledge is power-how to become familiar with the company, the industry, and the position
Making productive first impression/Looks can make a difference
Addressing weakness-how to get them on the table with flare
Handling difficult questions-suggestions for professional responses
Rejection-you still have power

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WHAT DOES MY EMPLOYER EXPECT OF ME- April 6, 2010
3:30 P.M. until 5:00 P.M.—MSC Century C

Panelists: Agency Representatives and Claim Management

State Farm Claim Mangers and Agency Representative will discuss:

Your first day on the job
Your relationship with you new manager
Your relationship with co-workers
Your ongoing professionalism
Understanding expectations that your manager has for you
Taking initiative in your new job
Building your Business Acumen

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