All MU students are invited to attend ALL events, regardless of class year.

To get started, click on the link below to view programs for that year.

Senior & Graduate Students | Junior | Sophomore | Freshmen

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SENIORS and GRADUATE STUDENTS

SUCCEED IN THE WORKPLACE

Monday, February 11
Demystifying the Federal Employment Job Search
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. 
SMC, Room 24 

Maximize your employability when applying for federal jobs.  Learn the secrets in identifying hiring agencies, how to effectively develop a network, and the steps to successfully apply for jobs.  In addition, learn the differences between traditional and federal resumes.    

Presented by Jeffrey Hanks, Employment Readiness Manager, US Army, and certified Federal Job Search Trainer and Facilitator

Tuesday, February 12
LinkedIn and Facebook LIVE!
Small Group, Hands-On Sessions 
Four 45-minute sessions, starting at 12:00 noon, 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:15 p.m.
Office of Experiential Learning and Career Management, 3rd Floor Lyle Hall

Facebook and LinkedIn play a critical role in the job search process. Make sure you understand and can fully use these tools to build a professional online presence, research employers, locate jobs, and connect with professionals in your field. You will receive hands-on instruction and feedback from a financial services recruitment professional. Log-in to MU CareerConnection to register for a 45-minute, small-group session.   

Presented by Joanna Cole, Director of Campus Selection, Northwestern Mutual 

Wednesday, February 13
Financial Literacy: Living On Your Own
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
SMC, Room 118

Understand the costs of living on your own, get practice setting up a budget to include such costs and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to interpret and evaluate lease and rental agreements.

Presented by Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Thursday, February 14
Alumni/Employer Roundtables
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 
Stayer Hall, MPR 

Informal discussion with employers, alumni and former student athletes on how to transition from life as student to post-graduate life and full-time employment.  Get answers to questions on key issues such as how to showcase your experiences (both in and out of the classroom); best approaches to the job search process;  what employers are looking for; and what is it really like to be a working professional. Table topics include the natural sciences, business, higher education, social sciences, and the performing arts. Registration is requested, but not required. Drop-ins will be welcome. Log-in to MU CareerConnection to register.

Co-sponsored with the Office of Alumni Engagement

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JUNIORS

DISCOVER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

All MU students are invited to attend ALL events, regardless of class year.

Monday, February 18
Build a Winning Résumé Workshop and Scrub
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
SMC, Room 118

This presentation is back by popular demand!  While you listen to the presentation, Human Resource professionals from LCAHRM will “scrub” and “polish” your résumé.  After the presentation concludes, you will receive one-on-one feedback from a HR professional to improve your résumé for maximum impact and effectiveness.  Please bring an updated résumé.

Presented by Jim Clontz, Vice President, Career Concepts, Inc.
Résumé Scrubbing Service provided on-site by the Lancaster County Association of Human Resource Management (LCAHRM)

Tuesday, February 19
Job & Internship Fair, sponsored by Central Pennsylvania Employment Consortium (CPEC) 
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill, PA

View registered employers at www.cpec.info

Did you miss the on-campus fall job fair? Millersville is offering you the opportunity to attend the off-campus CPEC Job and Internship Fair so you have the greatest chance possible of meeting the perfect employer for you. Registration for the CPEC Job Fair is not required.  Advance registration is required for FREE round-trip bus transportation to the Fair (includes a boxed lunch), but spaces are limited.  The bus will depart from Millersville at 9:30 a.m. and will depart from Camp Hill at 1:30 p.m. for the return trip to campus. Log-in to MU CareerConnection to register for bus transportation.

Wednesday, February 20
Millersville University Graduate Admissions Information Session
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Lyle Hall, First Floor, Parlor

Did you know that Millersville has 25 different master’s degree programs and a variety of graduate level certifications? Attend this information session to talk to current Millersville graduate students, meet the Graduate Dean and Admissions Director, and learn about financial aid options.

Sponsored by the College of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Thursday, February 21
Graduate School Applications 101
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. 
SMC, Room 118

Learn how to avoid the “kiss of death” and major mistakes in the graduate school application process.  Participants will learn how to strengthen their admission application with strategies for writing effective graduate school essays, soliciting positive recommendations and successful interviewing techniques.

Presented by Sueann Robbins, Immaculata University; Jeremy Goshorn, Shippensburg University; Renee Payne, Central Pennsylvania College

Thursday, February 21
Webinar: Marketing your Total College Experience to Today's Employers
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.  
SMC, Room 202

This 45 minute webinar will give you tips on how to market your volunteer, intern, study abroad, on-campus leadership and other types of experiential learning experiences. 
Click HERE for a Preview of the Webinar. A link to the full Webinar presentation will be posted on the ELCM webpage, for access after the live event.

Presented by Don Asher, an internationally acclaimed author and speaker specializing in career development and higher education

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SOPHOMORES

EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS

All MU students are invited to attend ALL events, regardless of class year.

Monday, February 25 through Friday, March 1
Online Internship Fair, sponsored by Campus Philly Careers

Don’t have the time to attend an on-campus job fair?  This week-long virtual event provides an easy and free way for employers and students to meet their internship match. Campus Philly Careers is the place to connect university students and recent graduates with rewarding career opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia region. Create your profile, upload your résumé search for internships and apply directly online. Campus Philly Careers and the Online Internship Fair are free and exclusively for current students at Campus Philly Partner Schools (including Millersville University). Log-in to http://campusphilly.org/careers to get started.

Tuesday, February 26
Financial Literacy: Consumer Credit and Credit Cards
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
SMC, Room 118

Understand and be aware of what credit is along with the rights and responsibilities of using credit.  Develop skills to compare and evaluate the terms and conditions of credit cards.  Discover how a low credit score can hurt you and why it’s so important to keep your credit in strong condition.

Presented by Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Tuesday, February 26
PA State System  FREE Virtual Grad School Fair
Register at www.PAGrad.CareerEco.net

Wednesday, February 27
Student Career Speaker Series Webinar
2 Hour Job Search
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Step-by-step, time-limited instructions for the most frustrating part of finding work - getting a first interview.  Learn how to split the job search into manageable pieces, each requiring at most 15 minutes, to help those looking for work conduct the best job search possible.  Learn how to search smarter - not harder!
Click HERE to Register for this webinar.

Wednesday, February 27
Intern Inquiry – Everything You Need to Know about Internships
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
SMC, Atrium

Meet former and current interns to learn about the advantages of including an internship on your resume.  This event includes informal social time to speak with student interns who will share firsthand how their internship helped launch their careers after graduation and provided them the experience they needed to stand out on the job search. The Office of Experiential Learning and Career Management can help you begin the process for finding your perfect internship.  Join us to get all the answers you need in order to gain valuable experiences that will help you transition into a career following graduation.

Thursday, February 28
Career Connection – For all your Present and Future Job and Internship Needs
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
SMC, Room 118

Are you currently seeking a full or part-time job opportunity or an internship, but have no idea where to begin? MU CareerConnection is an online database that houses thousands of job and internship opportunities for MU students. Attend this interactive session to learn how to access the system, upload your profile and resume, and search for internship and job opportunities related to your major or other areas of interest. 

In addition to providing step-by-step instructions for accessing the database, ELCM staff will also be available to answer your questions as you begin your own job search.  Be sure to take advantage of their expertise as you learn how to learn how to navigate this valuable resource to find your next job.  This event is B.Y.O.D.  Bring your own device (iPad, laptop, netbook) to access MU CareerConnection.

FRESHMEN

FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE

All MU students are invited to attend ALL events, regardless of class year.

Monday, March 4   
Make Mentoring Work for You!
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. 
SMC, Room 24

What is mentoring and how can it work for you as a career development tool?  Learn why mentoring is the key to success at all career levels, how to get connected with a mentor now, and ways to make the most of this life-changing opportunity.  

Co-sponsored by the Millersville Mentoring Alliance Program

Tuesday, March 5  *** EVENT CANCELLED***
Volunteer Fair
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SMC, MPR

This event was cancelled due to low interest from non-profit community organizations.  These organizations will be attending the Job and Internship Fair on Thursday, April 4th, so please attend this event to talk with representatives from our non-profit community partners about volunteer opportunities, as well as internship and job opportunities.  Click HERE for a full list of organizations participating in the Job and Internship Fair.

Wednesday, March 6
Webinar: LinkedIn Makeover 
Alumni/Student Speaker Series
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

You wouldn’t go to a job interview half dressed…so why is your LinkedIn Profile half finished? Join this free, live webinar to learn tips, best practices and ideas on how you can create a standout profile that will get you noticed.   

To get started, visit http://expertwebinarseries.com/millersvillealumni/Home.aspx

Presented by Donna Serdula, professional LinkedIn Profile writer
Co-sponsored with the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Alumni Association