*For a complete list of events hosted by Career Opportunities and Employer Relations (COER), please visit http://career.mst.edu/events/.

Sessions for New MinerJobs Users

January 23

First-time MinerJobs registrants should attend a session both to learn the system and to view job opportunities.

Time: 4pm

Location: St. Pat’s A, Havener

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

International Student Job Search Strategies

January 24

Let the COER team help you overcome the obstacles of getting hired, meeting with your target companies, correcting resume issues, and more.  No reservations are required, though you must present your student ID to sign in.

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Marketing Your Leadership Experience

January 28

Learn how to market your leadership experiences and make yourself more desirable to employers.  No reservations are required, though you must present your student ID to sign in.

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Create an Amazing Resume

January 29

Having trouble putting together a strong resume that best represents you?  Let COER help! No reservations are required, though you must present your student ID to sign in.

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Sponsored Events for Spring 2013

January 29 - January 31

Welcome Back Graduate Students!

Getting back into the swing of things can be difficult.  The Office of Graduate Studies wants to make it a little easier.  All graduate students are invited to stop by the GRC in 117 Fulton Hall between 8am and 10am for free coffee and donuts. Just our way of saying "Welcome Back!"

From 8am – 10am in 117 Fulton Hall

 

Sessions for New MinerJobs Users

January 30

First-time MinerJobs registrants should attend a session both to learn the system and to view job opportunities.

Time: 12pm

Location: Meremac, Havener

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Extreme Makeover: Career Edition

Write a 200-500 word essay nominating either yourself or a fellow student for COER’s Extreme Makeover: Career Edition.  Winners will receive a new suit, briefcase, hair styling, teeth whitening, and more. Submissions Due: February 1 at 12pm Location: Submit to either 304 Norwood or career@mst.edu Reveal: February 13 at 12pm in the Havener Atrium Contact: career@mst.edu

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Successful Interviewing

February 4

Interviewing with a potential employer can be a difficult, daunting task.  COER will breakdown this process, making it both less intimidating and more manageable. No reservations are required, though you must present your student ID to sign in.

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Creating an Amazing Resume

February 6

Having trouble putting together a strong resume that best represents you?  Let COER help! No reservations are required, though you must present your student ID to sign in.

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Meeting with Your Advisor: How to Speak Up

February 7

Students often feel intimidated by the prospect of meeting with an advisor. These meetings, however, don’t have to be frightening. “Meeting with Your Advisor: How to Speak Up” is a workshop designed to help graduate students overcome common worries. Sit down with a small group of students to discuss both the concerns related to meeting with an advisor and approaches to make the conversation more comfortable and productive. Dr. Patti J. Fleck will facilitate the discussion, share strategies, and introduce resources. Pizza will be provided. Seating is limited to 20 graduate students. Reservations are required.

Time: 12 (noon) – 1pm
Location: Butler-Carlton 215
Contact: emrt24@mst.edu

 

Power Introductions

February 7 and 11

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Resumazing! (Walk-Up Resume Reviews)

February 12, 13, and 14

Have your resume reviewed by a COER advisor to prepare for the Spring Career Fair.

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Location: Havener Atrium

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Formatting with MS Word

February 13

Presented by Elizabethson

A properly formatted document can help lend credibility to nearly any argument.  Developing that format, however, can be a difficult, frustrating task.  Microsoft Word has a number of tools that can help you not only format with consistency but also save time.  This workshop will guide you through these tools while helping you better understand some of the basic principles behind correctly formatting a document.

Time: 3pm – 4pm

Location: Campus Support Facility (CSF) 114

Contact: emrt24@mst.edu

 

Conquer the Career Fair

February 14 and 18

Prepare for the Career Fair with those who help host it! No reservations are required, though you must present your student ID to sign in.

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Social Networking: Secret Super Power

February 25

Over the last several years, a great deal of focus has moved from large job boards to social networking.  Come find out how you can benefit from this shift! No reservations are required, though you must present your student ID to sign in.

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Business & International Etiquette

February 26

This workshop will focus on the various lines of etiquette that vary across cultures and continents. No reservations are required, though you must present your student ID to sign in.

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Successful Interviewing

February 28

Interviewing with a potential employer can be a difficult, daunting task.  COER will breakdown this process, making it both less intimidating and more manageable. No reservations are required, though you must present your student ID to sign in.

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Etiquette Dinner

 

Academic Writing Skills for ESL Graduate Students

April 10

Presented by Dr. Thu Tran

This presentation will provide participants with some key considerations in academic writing for graduate students whose native languages are other than English. Tips for effective academic writing are also offered.

Time: 2pm

Location: Butler-Carlton 110

Contact: emrt24@mst.edu

 

Life After S&T Seminar Series

May 6, 7, and 8

This series is open to all graduating students hoping to gain real tips from industry experts on making a smoother transition from academia and into industry.

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood Hall

Contact: career@mst.edu

 

Co-op & Intern Send Off Party

May 9

Celebrate your co-op and learn what to expect in your new job.  Free pizza provided!

Time: 5pm

Location: 305 Norwood

Contact: career@mst.edu