The Office of Experiential Learning and Career Management invites all students to Career Week! There are five days of activities and workshops to help you focus on your future, explore career options, and discover job opportunities in your field and succeed.  Attend and you could win a Kindle, iPod, gift cards and more! A $100 Gift Card will be drawn at each event!

Click here for a printable schedule.

Get Connected! Right Now. Here's How.
10:00am - 2:00pm
SMC MPR

The 8 topic sessions will be repeated every 30 minutes, with the first session starting at 10:00am. You will have the opportunity to participate in one or all eight sessions depending on your area of interest and your schedule.

The following sessions will be held at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm:

• Financial IQ; Dwight Horsey (Director of Financial Aid)
  • Your Financial IQ - what you need to know to stay fiscally healthy
• Get Involved; Javita Thompson (Graduate Assistant, Volunteer Central, ELCM) and Center for Student Involvement & Leadership staff  
  • How you can get involved on-campus and in the community
• Social Media; Erin Dorney (Library Department)
  • How Social Media can help or possibly hurt your professional image
• Grad School; Melissa Wardwell (College of Graduate and Professional Studies)
  • What you need to know about applying to Graduate School

The following sessions will be held at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm:

• Study Abroad:A Good Career Move; Olivia Peters (Global Education and Partnerships)
  • How a Study Abroad experience can benefit you
• Four-Year Career Plan; Diane Fleishman (Director, ELCM) and Margo Sassaman (Director of Career Services, ELCM)
  • What is it and when is the ideal time for me to connect with ELCM
• Interview/Dress; Annie Cappelli and Debi Schmidt (Graduate Assistants, ELCM)
  • How to enhance your professional image through dress and effective communication in an interview
• Intern: Why, When? How?; Holly Ott (Assistant Director, ELCM) and Hope Bender (Graduate Assistant, ELCM)
  • What is the advantage of participating in an Internship experience

Discover Your Passion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
SMC 118

As the old saying goes "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Come to this session and begin the journey of discovering what you value, what you love to do, and how it can all come together for you to make a living doing what you love!

Dining in Professional Style
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Gordinier: University and Kline Rooms
Sponsored by Student Affairs Diversity Initiative

 THIS SESSION IS FULL!!! Learn basic reception and dining etiquette over light hors d'oeuvres and a 5 course meal.  Can't attend Monday night? The program will also be offered Wednesday at Noon!

*Please note that registrations made after Friday, Feb. 10 after 5 p.m. will receive an email confirming attendance on Monday after space availability is confirmed.

Get Involved: Organizational Outbreak
11:00am - 2:00pm
SMC MPR

Meet with all the student clubs/organizations to learn what they have to offer and how you can participate in their organization

ELCM Open House
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lyle Hall, 3rd Floor

The Office of Experiential Learning and Career Management welcomes you to their new offices on the 3rd floor of Lyle Hall. Meet with staff, and explore the resources that are available to you. Light refreshments will be served.

Dining in Professional Style (Repeat from Monday)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Gordinier: University Room
Sponsored by Student Affairs Diversity Initiative

Learn basic reception and dining etiquette over light hors d'oeuvres and a 5-course meal. Please contact Alysse Stehli, 717-871-5154 to register.  Advanced sign up is required.

*Please note that registrations made after Friday, Feb. 10 after 5 p.m. will receive an email confirming attendance on Monday after space availability is confirmed.

Speed Interviewing
4:00pm - 6:00pm
SMC MPR

Meet with professional interviewers to fine tune your interview skills. The Speed Interview program is designed to let you practice your interview skills and receive same day feedback. Following the interviews there will be a chance to networking with professionals and learn more about your career field and how to successfully develop professional contacts. Advanced sign-up encouraged. Click here to sign up for this event.

Networking Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
SMC MPR Lobby

Networking with professionals is a valuable tool in learning more about your career field and how to successfully develop professional contacts.  Attend this event to meet with professionals and alumni in your field!

Central PA Employer Consortium Job and Internship Fair
10:00am - 3:00pm
Radisson Hotel, Camp Hill, PA

Meet with over 100 employers who are looking to hire graduating seniors and students who are interested in participating in internships. Visit www.cpec.info to identify and research what companies will be attending the fair.

MU will be providing FREE transportation and lunches for students who are interested in attending this fair. Buses will leave MU campus at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. CLICK HERE TO CONFIRM A SPOT AND A FREE LUNCH TO CPEC. You MUST preregister to take advantage of this service. Please note that a lunch cannot be guaranteed for registrations that are submitted after 2/13/12.

Enter a drawing at CPEC for a chance to win one of several $250 Wardrobe Scholarships!

Discover Your Passion (Repeat from Monday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm
SMC 118

As the old saying goes "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Come to this session and begin the journey of discovering what you value, what you love to do, and how it can all come together for you to make a living doing what you love. Lunch will be provided.

Study Abroad Information Session
5:00pm - 7:00pm
SMC MPR

Learn the ins and outs on how you can participate in a study abroad experience including an international internship.

Dress for Success: What Not to Wear (Fashion Show)
11:30am - 1:00pm
SMC MPR
Wardrobe Provided by Bon-Ton Park City.

First impressions count when meeting potential employers. Cheer your fellow classmates as they exhibit what's in and what's not for that all important professional image.

Receive a Swag Bag with goodies and tips on appropriate dress! Light refreshments will be served.