Multicultural Professional Development Day

February 27, 2009 9:00-2:30, UWM Student Union Room 345 B & C

 

This free event is sponsored by the Career Development Center, Multicultural Student Center and Direct Supply. The Day combines workshops with a group project and an opportunity to meet individually with Direct Supply employers.

 

This is a valuable experience for UWM students who want to take control of their career.  You will have an opportunity to build career skills and to prepare for internships, as well as full-time job opportunities.

 

You must apply for this event. Complete the application  form online or pick up a paper copy from any of the multicultural student offices in Bolton Hall.

 

A resume or resume draft is also required. Resumes or resume drafts may be dropped off at the Multicultural Student Center or submitted to LHuang@uwm.edu

 

Application deadline is Friday, February 20.

 

For more information please contact Linda Huang at: 229-5433 or LHuang@uwm.edu.

 

 

 

9:00 – 9:30           Registration/Breakfast

 

9:30 – 9:45           Introduction and Welcome

 

9:45 – 10:30         Workshop 1: Preparing for an Interview

 

10:30 – 11:15       Group Project

 

11:15 – 12:00       Group Project Discussion

 

12:00 – 12:30       Workshop 2: The Art of Networking

 

12:30 – 1:00         Lunch

 

1:00 – 2:30           Professional Development One-on-One Sessions

                     

 

 

Schedule of Events– February 27, 2009

Location: UWM Student Union Room 345 B & C