Job Search Programs, Events, and Fairs: Spring 2013

Career & Academic Planning Office
Main Office:  3rd Floor Wilson Hall
540-568-6555
http://www.jmu.edu/cap/

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.  

 

MOCK INTERVIEW PROGRAM – Sonner Interview center

• Do you want experience for the job interviewing process?
• Worried about what is involved?
• Do you know how to answer behavioral interview questions?
• Want an extra opportunity to network with employers?

If any of these situations apply to you, JMU's Mock Interview Program can help you gain valuable experience interviewing with actual company representatives without leaving campus!
The employer will offer you professional feedback on your performance. All Mock Interviews are held in the Sonner Hall Interview Center, on the lower level. Sign up on Recruit-A-Duke by clicking on the Job Opportunities tab, On Campus Interviewing Job Postings for JMU Students, at Keyword put in mock!  Sign up for mock interviews no later than two days before the interview date.  The spring dates are:

Wednesday, February 6 – McGladrey
Thursday, February 7 – MorganFranklin Corporation
Friday, February 15 – Grant Thornton
Monday, February 18 – Kaztronix
Monday, February 25 – City Year (Phone Interviews)
Friday, March 15 – Northrop Grumman
Monday, March 18 – Flywheel Partners
Wednesday, March 20 – Deloitte
Tuesday, March 26 – Vision Technology Group
Thursday, March 28 – Rubbermaid Commercial Products
Friday, April 5 – ICF Ironworks

Spring 2013 Career, Internship & Service Fair
Festival Ballroom; February 19, 12pm – 4pm & February 20, 11am-3pm

Teacher Recruitment Day 2013

Festival Ballroom, Thursday, February 28, 10am - 12pm; Interviews:  12pm-4pm Festival

Ballroom and Conference Rooms

Graduate School Workshops:

Interviewing for grad school? We’ll cover interviewing tips and how to prepare for your grad school interview. Sponsored by Career & Academic Planning. For questions and concerns, please contact Shelly Laurenzo at laurensm@jmu.edu or (540) 568-6555.

            Grad School 101, Wilson 306, Tuesday, January 15 – 12:30pm – 1:30pm

            Grad School 201, Wilson 306, Tuesday, January 22 – 12:30pm – 1:30pm

            Grad School 301, Wilson 306, Tuesday, January 29 – 12:30pm – 1:30pm

            Grad School 101, Wilson 306, Thursday, February 7 – 3:30pm – 4:30pm

            Grad School 201, Wilson 306, Thursday, February 14 – 3:30pm – 4:30pm

            Grad School 301, Wilson 306, Thursday, February 21 – 3:30pm – 4:30pm

           

KAPLAN Practice Test Drive – Saturday, February 9, 10:00am

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 Express and Resume Reviews Across Campus

Take advantage of getting your resume reviewed by a Career & Academic Planning staff member.   No need to sign up in advance, just walk in! 

Resume Express (Walk-in Resume Reviews in Wilson Hall, 301)

Friday, Feb. 15, 1:00-5:00pm

Monday, Feb. 18, 1:00-5:00pm

Resume Reviews in Festival, Conference Room 4

Thursday, Feb. 14, 11:00am-2:00pm

Tuesday, March 19, 11:00am-2:00pm

Resume Reviews in Rose Library

Monday, Feb. 18, 11:00am-2:00pm, Third Floor Flex Space   

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 17, 3pm-4pm

Thurs, January 24, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Mon, January 28, 11am-12pm

Thurs, January 31, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Allegheny Room, Festival

Tues, February 5, 4pm-5pm

Thurs, February 7, 2pm-3pm

Mon, February 11, 11am-12pm

Thurs, February 14, 12pm-1pm, Allegheny Room, Festival

Thurs, March 14, 4pm-5pm

Tues, March 19, 3pm-4pm

Mon, March 25, 11am-12pm, Allegheny Room, Festival

Tues, April 2, 2pm-3pm

Resume Review Individual Appointments

Individual appointments can be arranged by calling 540-568-6555. All appointments are located in Wilson 306.