OCS Events 2009 - 2010

Date

Time

Location

Contact

Participants

Career Awareness Program &

Fair Kick-off

August 31 –   September 10, 2009

Various

Williams Cafeteria & Memorial Student Union

Zeb Talley, III

S, F/S, E

Fall OCS Orientation Sessions Begin/End

August 20 2009 – December 3, 2009

Various

Suite 101 Murphy Hall

Idella Jones

S

Mock Career Fair

(Hosted by Cargill)

September 9, 2009

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Suite 101 Murphy Hall

Zeb Talley III

S

Career Awareness Program 

September 15, 2009

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. &
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Memorial Student Union  & Four Seasons Hotel

Carolyn Mark

S, F/S, E

Career Awareness Fair

September 16, 2009

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Corbett Sports Center

Carolyn Mark

S, F/S, E

University/Industry Cluster

Classroom Visitation

September 17, 2009

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Various

Cynthia Downing

F/S, S, UIC-E

Walk-in Hours

September 28-November 20, 2009

9:00 a.m. – 12 noon & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Suite 101 Murphy Hall

Cynthia Downing

S

Fall On-Campus Recruiting Begins/Ends

October 1, 2009 – November 30, 2009

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Suite 101 Murphy Hall

Marketta King

S, E

Career Development Month Activities

(Hosted by Norfolk Southern)

November 1-30, 2009

Various

TBD

Cynthia Downing

S, F/S, E

Career Development Kick-off

November 2, 2009

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Williams Cafeteria

Pamela Basheer & Marketta King

S, F/S

Career Development Kick-off

November 3, 2009

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Memorial Student Union

Pamela Basheer & Marketta King

S, F/S

Healthcare Career Day

November 5, 2009

12:00 – 3:00p

Memorial Student Union

Cynthia Downing

S, F/S, E

Norfolk Southern Day

November 10, 2009

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Williams Cafeteria Lobby

Cynthia Downing

S, F/S

Graduate & Professional School

Day Workshop

November 10, 2009

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Memorial Student Union – Room 101

Zeb Talley III

S   (RSVP Required)

Graduate & Professional

School Day

November 11, 2009

12:00 – 3:00p

Memorial Student Union

Zeb Talley III

S, F/S, E

Lunch & Conversations

November 16, 2009

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

TBD

Joyce Edwards & Idella Jones

F/S   (RSVP Required)

Lunch & Conversations

November 17, 2009

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

TBD

Joyce Edwards & Idella Jones

F/S  (RSVP Required)

Professional Dress Contest

November 19, 2009

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Suite 101 Murphy Hall

Idella Jones & Cynthia Downing

S 

Etiquette Dinner

November 19, 2009

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Student Union – Exhibit Hall

Carolyn Mark

S   (RSVP Required)

OCS Open House/Appreciation Day

November 23, 2009

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Suite 101 Murphy Hall

Joyce Edwards

S, F/S

 

Spring On-Campus Recruiting Begins/Ends

January 10, 2010 –  April 15, 2010

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Suite 10 Murphy Hall

Marketta King

S, E

Spring OCS Orientation Sessions Begin/End

January 12, 2010 –  April  29, 2010

Various

Suite 101 Murphy Hall

Idella Jones

S

Walk-in Hours

January 19, 2010 –  April 23, 2010

9:00 a.m. – 12 noon & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Suite 101 Murphy Hall

Cynthia Downing

S

National Urban League – Black Executive Exchange Program  (BEEP)

February 17, 2010

TBD

TBD

Cynthia Downing

S, F/S

Spring Career Fair

February 18, 2010

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Memorial Student Union

Zeb Talley III

S, F/S, E

Education/Arts & Sciences Expo (EASE) – Career Fair

March 16, 2010

12:00 – 3:00p

Memorial Student Union

Cynthia Downing

S, F/S, E

4^th Annual Career

Development Conference

(Sponsored by University/Industry Cluster)

April  9-10, 2010

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Fri)
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Sat)

TBD

Cynthia Downing

S, UIC-E(RSVP Required)

Career Fair / Program

Description

Executives from the Black Executive Exchange Program (a division of the National Urban League) will visit the campus to network with students, faculty and staff to enhance their career awareness and enrich the campus curriculum. To learn more about BEEP, click here.

Over 165 employers throughout the United States attend this two-day event to offer permanent, co-op and internship positions in ALL disciplines. On Day One, network with recruiters during the morning program and at the evening banquet (invitation only). On Day Two, participate in the all day career fair. For complete details click here.

Healthcare employers from across the country network with students of the nursing and health care profession about career opportunities. If you are not a nursing major but interested in working in the healthcare field, this is a perfect networking opportunity for you as well.

This event is sponsored by the University Industry Cluster (UIC) and the Office of Career Services. Students engage in two (2) fun-filled days of intense workshops, motivational keynotes, special programs, and networking activities. All workshops are facilitated by UIC Reps. A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the program.

November is designated as National Career Development Month and is celebrated by Universities/Colleges across the country.  The purpose of career development month is to enhance awareness among students, faculty and staff. A plethora of activities have been coordinated to achieve this purpose including career days, an etiquette dinner, a dress for success contest, Norfolk Southern Day and much more!

It’s count down to the Career Awareness Fair.  Visit us at Williams Cafeteria and/or the Student Union on Kick-off day to learn about the 100+ employers that will participate. Then, throughout the week, engage in various workshops/programs on navigating the career fair, mock interviews and resume writing/critiques. Don’t miss the Fashion Show Finale. REGISTER TO WIN A LAPTOP DONATED BY HP AS WELL AS OTHER GREAT PRIZES.

It’s not just for teachers! Educational institutions from across the country will be on hand to recruit for positions, which include: teaching, athletics, social work, psychology, nursing, technology, computers, counseling, business administration, dietetics/nutrition, arts, sciences, music and more.

Looking for a full-time position, co-op or summer internship? Visit the on-campus recruiting link under the student tab to see who is coming to campus. If you meet the requirements outlined by the employers, sign-up to interview. You must be registered with OCS to participate in on-campus interviewing.

Orientation is the first part of the OCS Registration Process and is necessary in order to interview on campus or participate in resume referrals. During Orientation, students learn about OCS and its many resources as well as set-up their AggieLink account and upload the resume, if available. 

Interested in obtaining an advanced degree? Don’t miss this fair. Graduate and Professional schools from across the country will be on hand to recruit students for their programs while also discussing the admissions process, financial aid and more.

Faculty and Staff are invited to join OCS for lunch to exchange information and get acquainted. This is an opportunity for faculty & staff to learn about OCS -- who we are, what we do and how we can help you, and vice versa.  (RSVP required)

In order to have a successful career fair experience, participants need to know how to navigate the fair and interact with recruiters. This program will teach students how to approach recruiters during the career fair, introduce and sell themselves, and ways to stand out from the crowd.

Join representatives from Norfolk Southern as they host different activities to build relationships with students, faculty and staff while informing individuals about the company and career opportunities.

Visit our office to learn more about OCS while engaging in food, fun and activities. There just might be a little token of appreciation given during your visit. 

Over 125 employers throughout the United States attend this event to offer permanent, co-op and internship positions in ALL disciplines.

Employers, who are members of the University/Industry Cluster Program, visit various classrooms on the Thursday after the Career Awareness Fair to speak to students about a common theme relevant to career and/or professional development.  The event is open to any faculty who is willing to allow representatives to visit their class. This is a great way to bridge academia and industry.

Don’t have an appointment with a counselor but you have questions about career opportunities or need help with your resume, interviewing techniques or job search to name a few? Then visit OCS during walk-in hours (No appointment necessary. First-come basis). Please note: For resume critiques, bring your document on a jump drive or save it to an email account for access during your session