Advising & Career Development Updates

From the desk of Jane Emery, Director of Advising & Career Development  with Andrew Caldwell, Career Services Coordinator

Academic Advising & Career Development Events – Fall 2013

FOR ADVISERS:

  • Advising Basics:  Walk-in – Mon, Sept 23,  Tue, Oct 22,  Wed, Nov  20,  11 – 1 pm  Advising & Career Development office.
    Stop in and ask questions in regard to advising and/or career issues.  Not sure how to read degree audits or do academic reviews?  Have an advisee with specific issues?    All questions are welcome.
  • DUS Fall Conference, Penn Stater Conference Hotel, September 18
    Updating  the Advising Toolbox: Understanding the Complex Needs of Today’s Students.  See – http://www.dus.psu.edu/advisers/conf_fall13.html – for details and registration
  • Conversations in Advising – Thurs, Oct 17  at noon, Location TBA
    What tools do we use in advising, what other tools do we need?   Advisers will share what works and what doesn’t work. What, how and why do we keep records and how is this data used?

FOR ADVISERS AND STUDENTS

  • Check in With Your Adviser Week – Sept 23 – Sept 27
  • It’s all about Your Network: Using LinkedIn to Boost Your Career  – Monday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. -AND- Tuesday, September 10 at NOON
    LinkedIn is a powerful tool for career exploration, professional development as well as networking for jobs and internships. During this workshop, held in a computer lab on campus, participants will have the opportunity to create a LinkedIn profile and/or explore ways to use their profile more effectively.
  • Stand Out in a Crowd: Career Fair Tips and Strategies Revealed – Wednesday, September 11 at NOON -AND- Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m.
    Resume preparation, researching employers, composing an effective 30 second introduction, and other strategies will be discussed to make the most of the upcoming local and regional career fairs. This workshop is free and open to the Penn State York community.
  • For First Year Students Only – Tue, Oct 29 at noon, location TBA. Getting ready for meeting with advisers, scheduling classes and educational planning.
  • For Sophomores Only – Thurs, Nov 7 at noon, location TBA. Discussion of entry to major, change of campus, career planning for sophomores only.

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