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Friday, January 13, 2012

Program and Events for the Spring Semester

Main Office: 3rd Floor Wilson Hall - 540-568-6555
Recruiting Services: 1st Floor Sonner Hall - 540-568-7379
 
Recruit-A-Duke Online Tutorial – Available online!

To participate in on-campus interviews, the Recruit-A-Duke tutorial is MANDATORY so that you can learn how to use the On-Campus Recruiting portion within the system and is for everyone seeking internships or full-time positions.  Also learn about additional services that can be accessed through Recruit-A-Duke such as links to Federal Employment and Nationwide Job Searches.  
To complete the tutorial online, please visit www.jmu.edu/cap/interviewing/students. 
                                   
Media & Communication Industry Expo – Wednesday, February 15, 5:30-7:00pm, Festival Ballroom

Networking Prep Session:  5:30 - 6:00pm (Ballroom B)
Learn tips to take the work out of networking and how to make the most of the Industry Expo

Networking Reception:6:00 - 7:00pm (Ballroom A)
Interact with industry professionals, make new contacts in the field, learn successful industry-specific job search strategies and gain an insider's perspective on relevant and current industry knowledge

Mock Interview Program – Sonner Interview Center

Most interviews are at least partially behaviorally-based, asking for examples of experiences from your past that is used to predict your future performance. What kinds of questions might you expect? And how can you prepare for them? The best way is practice! Take this opportunity to practice your interview skills with employers and gain real feedback that you wouldn’t normally receive from an interview—what you did well and how you can improve. Sign up for mock interviews on Recruit-A-Duke no later than two days before the interview date. The spring dates are:

Monday, February 6 – PricewaterhouseCoopers
Thursday, February 9 – BDO
Wednesday, February 15  – TJX Companies Inc.
Thursday, February 16 – American Woodmark
Monday, February 20 – Johnson Lambert & Co.
Monday, February 20 – Chesterfield Public Schools
Thursday, February 23 – McGladrey
Tuesday, February 28 – CEMSI
Tuesday, February 28 – Virginia Department of Labor & Industry
Tuesday, March 27 – Wintergreen Resort
Wednesday, March 28 – Arlington Public Schools
Wednesday, April 4 – TEKsystems
Thursday, April 5 – BB&T

Spring Fairs Held in The Festival Student Center Ballroom
 
            JMU Fall Career & Internship Fair: Tuesday, February 21, 12 – 4 pm  
                      Sponsored by JMU Career & Academic Planning
            Teacher Recruitment Day: Monday, February 27, 11 am – 4 pm
                      Sponsored by JMU Career & Academic Planning


KAPLAN Practice Test Drive-Saturday – Saturday, February 11, 11:00am

Come take a practice GRE, MCAT or LSAT to see how you’ll do. Get test results back to see how much preparation you need.  To register go to http://www.kaptest.com/practice, location revealed when you register.


Resume Roadshows

Need to have your resume reviewed and can’t make it to Resume Round Up? Make a pit stop at a Resume Roadshow! The advantage of the Resume Roadshow is that we bring our services to you- offered all over campus throughout the semester, these events are designed to be in convenient locations where you can stop in and have your resume reviewed- no need to sign up in advance. Make sure to bring 2 copies of your resume with you.

Wednesday, February 8, 4:30 – 6:30pm in the Memorial Forum
Thursday, February 9, 1:00 – 3:00pm in the Alleghany Room – Festival
Thursday, February 16, 4:00 – 6:00pm in Zane Showker 242
Thursday, March 29, 10:30am – 12:30pm in Warren Hall Transitions


Resume Writing Workshops

Nervous about writing your resume? Don’t sweat it. Resume Workshops will teach you step by step, everything you need to know about constructing your resume. All workshops are located in Wilson 306 unless noted below.


Thurs, January 12, 11am-12pm
Tues, January 17, 4-5pm
Thurs, January 19, 10-11am
Mon, January 23, 4-5pm
Thurs, January 26, 12-1pm
Tues, January 31, 4-5pm
Thurs, February 2, 3-4pm
Mon, February 6, 1-2pm
Thurs, February 9, 11am-12pm
Tues, February 14 , 4-5pm
Thurs, February 16, 12-1pm
Mon, February 20, 12:30-1:30pm
Tues, February 28, 4-5pm
Wed, March 14, 1:30-2:30pm
Mon, March 19, 12:30-1:30pm
Tues, March 27, 4-5pm
Wed, April 4, 11am-12pm
Mon, April 9, 1-2pm
Thurs, April 19, 2-3pm
Wed, April 25, 4-5pm



Resume Review Appointments

Individual appointments can be arranged by calling 540-568-6555. All appointments are located in Wilson 301.

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