Ever wonder what an employer looks for in a resume or what they think of yours? Get instant, personal feedback on your resume from actual recruiters attending Career Networking Night (CNN). Learn first-hand about companies’ resume preferences to get a step ahead before CNN and Career Expo. Spots are drop-in only and first come first serve. Arrive early and have a PDF of your resume ready to share.
Virtual Mentor Fallon Hughes discusses tips and strategies for keeping track of deadlines as a busy online student.
How can you make the most of your virtual Career Networking Night (CNN) experience? What are some ways to stand out during your 1:1 with employers? Learn directly from industry recruiters attending CNN about what it takes to find success in the virtual networking world. Join this panel for insights and Q&A in preparation for you career fair experience.
Interested in a career in tech but not a computer science major? There are many opportunities in the tech world for those with a liberal arts degree. On Tuesday, September 22, hear from the Qualtrics Learning & Development lead, along with a panel of current Qualtrics employees who studied the liberal arts, which highlights how they have paved their way.
PULLMAN, Wash. — Enrollment across the Washington State University system fell just 1.4% this fall, with record gains in WSU’s online Global Campus helping offset declines at three of the university’s five physical campuses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Global Campus grew by 23.2% percent this fall, an increase of more than 750 students over last year. It brings the online program, which has been in operation at WSU since 1992, to a record enrollment of 4,021 students.
Thinking inside the box has never been encouraged until now. Join WSU alum, Ellie Hirsch and Jennifer Dittell, as they provide tools to elevate your virtual presence and ensure your “box” stands out. From appropriate backgrounds, owning your screen, to professional attire, they will share tips on Monday, September 21 to help you become the obvious choice!
Career readiness is the attainment and demonstration of competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition to the workplace. Based on competencies developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the Carson College Student Success Center is committed to helping students develop and enhance these competencies. Join employers from Gretchen Kokko, Perkins & Co, as they discuss how to develop an engaging elevator pitch for your next networking event and strategies regarding career management.
Get some great tips on how to prepare to network at career fairs and other networking events. Be prepared when the opportunity arises! While this event on Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 pm PT is presented by a panel from accounting firms, the tips are universal.
Get yourself noticed by making sure you are putting your best digital foot forward. Join WSU career specialists, Josie Rodriguez and Aimee Tejeda Lunn on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:00 pm PT to learn how to utilize LinkedIn and Handshake to find opportunities, network, and resources.
Learn how to market yourself using every advantage at your disposal from Alex Fischer, WSU alumnus and account executive at Google. He will talk about how to improve your resume, interview successfully, and make your LinkedIn stand out. In this session on Tuesday, September 8 at 5:00 pm PT, you will learn how to put your best foot forward and get noticed.