Internship & Career Prep Program
The Internship & Career Prep Program is designed to prepare students to identify, apply for, and secure internship and career positions by offering a variety of valuable sessions such as resume critiques, mock interviews, hot topic discussions and more.
Attendance at each event automatically enters students in a drawing to win one of TWO $400 professional wardrobe shopping sprees! FREE FOOD AT EVERY SESSION!
Fall 2009 Schedule
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Spring 2009 Schedule
Learn About The Internship & Job Search Process
At this session students will learn about effective internship and job search strategies, the suggested timeline for finding an opportunity and how to utilize the many resources that are offered at Butler and beyond! Two opportunities to attend:
Tuesday, February 10 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in AU302
Wednesday, February 11 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in AU 302
Need Your Resume Critiqued? Attend These Sessions!
This interactive resume critique session will provide students with personalized advice and assistance for creating effective resumes and/or cover letters. Business professionals, in addition to Internship & Career Services representatives, will be available to give on-the-spot feedback and advice. Two opportunities to attend:
Tuesday, February 17 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in AU 302
Wednesday, February 18 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in AU 302
Practice Your Interview Skills
This interactive mock interview session is a perfect way for students to practice answers to different types of questions that may be asked during a professional interview. In a “speed-meet” format, business professionals and Internship & Career Services representatives will interview students on a rotating basis. Students will receive valuable on-the-spot feedback. Two opportunities to attend:
Tuesday, February 24 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in AU 302
Wednesday, February 25 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in AU 302
Hot Topic Panel: Professional Attire & Communication Etiquette
Once the interview is successfully completed and the student lands the internship or job, he or she may have questions about the professional environment. This hot topic session is designed to give students knowledge on how to dress professionally and communicate appropriately in an internship or job. This session is ideal for any student, regardless of major or career path.
Tuesday, March 3 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in AU326
Hot Topic Panel: Bad Economy. Good Job.
It is no surprise the economy is in a slump. This will make the internship and job search more challenging and the Internship and Career Services office is here to help. This hot topic session will feature a panel of alumni and employers who will prepare and educate students about the realities of the marketplace and the job search in tough economic times. This session is open to all students.
Wednesday, March 4 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in AU 302
RSVP to Jennifer McConnell at jmcconne@butler.edu today!