Student To Professional

Schedule

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  Registration & Continental Breakfast            

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  Morning Keynote View Presentation

presented by Sean Huddleston, GVSU Intercultural Training

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.  Session I

The Ugly Truth About Resumes

Why should you care what your resume looks like? After reviewing hundreds of resumes, we’ve seen the best and the worst…and recruiters are looking for a reason to throw your resume out. Which pile will your resume be placed in? We’ll review example resumes and let you decide.

presented by: Sandy Swanson, '76, and Stacey Sarabia, Steelcase Inc. 

The Business of Networking 

Come and learn how to network with others to jump start your career. This session will take you through the basics of networking and provide you with tools and tips that can be implemented right away. Topics covered in the session include the business challenge - why do we need to network and 3 ways to prepare for networking. Everyone will prepare and present their personal 30-second commercial.  This will be a fun and interactive session.

presented by: Jennifer Maxson, '94, Varnum Consulting
 

How Do I Really Use LinkedIn to Get a Job?  View presentation

Get an insider’s view on how to use this social media platform to find jobs and internships. 
 
presented by: Paul Jaques, '99, Spartan Innovations

10:50 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. Session II

How to Ace the Interview

You just landed an interview for your perfect job. Now what? Strong interview skills are important for you to present your most professional self. This workshop will give you tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation through follow up. 

presented by: Alexis Howard, Saint Mary's Health Care
 

Campus Leadership Panel

Our panel of young professionals will address questions on how their campus involvement and leadership has translated into professional success.

presented by: Austin Dean, '11, Grand Rapids Smart Zone, Amanda Rogalski,'04, West Michigan Business Strategies for Truscott Rossman,  Megan Sall, '09, The Right Place, Selma Tucker, '11, City of Grand Rapids and Michael Williams, student moderator,    

Job and Internship Search Strategies View presentation

Don’t let the job or internship search process freak you out. Hear from Career Center staff on the best strategies to land that internship/job you’re after!

presented by:  Rachel Becklin, '06, GVSU Career Center and Eliana Riley, GVSU Career Center Graduate Assistant. 

 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.  Lunch and Keynote Presentation

Marketing Yourself to Success  View presentation

presented by: Brandon Solano, '94, Domino's Pizza

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.  Session III

The Ugly Truth About Resumes

Why should you care what your resume looks like? After reviewing hundreds of resumes, we’ve seen the best and the worst…and recruiters are looking for a reason to throw your resume out. Which pile will your resume be placed in? We’ll review example resumes and let you decide.

presented by: Sandy Swanson, '76, and Stacey Sarabia, Steelcase Inc.

How to Ace the Interview

You just landed an interview for your perfect job. Now what? Strong interview skills are important for you to present your most professional self. This workshop will give you tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation through follow up. 

presented by: Alexis Howard, Saint Mary's Health Care
 

Confessions of a Young Professional

You graduate; you got a job…so now what? Students will hear from a panel of young professionals on successes and struggles in finding jobs, transitioning from a student to professional workplace, what to expect on the first year on the job, and more!
 
presented by: Megan Koops-Fisher, '08, Michigan Sandbox Party, Brian Parks, '08 Herman Miller, Inc.,  Tera Qualls, '11, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nicole Roddamer, '06, Kraft Business Systems.
 

The Business of Relationships-Building a Network for Success View presenation

Social Networking…Connecting…Building Meaningful Relationships…

Buzz! You’ve probably heard these buzz words when discussing topics related to career and professional development. While surrounded by these buzz words, many still wonder what they really mean in today’s world.  Students will walk away with real life examples and practical tips which demonstrate the power of relationships, on and offline, and how to build and leverage your network for life.

presented by: Maxine Gray, '09, Herman Miller, Inc.

 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.  Session IV

How Do I Really Use LinkedIn to Get a Job?  View presentation

Get an insider’s view on how to use this social media platform to find jobs and internships.

presented by Paul Jaques, '99 Spartan Innovations
 

Grad School Prep

Join panel members in an open format to find answers to questions such as: “Should I go to graduate school?” “I am planning to apply to graduate school, what will help increase my chances of getting in?” “How do I apply to graduate school?”  “How do I pay for it?”  This is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and obtain resources pertaining to graduate school.
 
presented by: Brian Bossick, Counseling and Career Development Center, Amanda Cuevas, Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships, Jo Ann Litton, CLAS Academic Advising Center, and Susan Mendoza, Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships.
 

They Don't Call Them Benefits for Nothing: Understanding the Job Offer  View presenation

Interviewing is a two way street, you will be interviewing companies as much as they will be interviewing you. This session will review the questions you should ask when negotiating a job offer. There are many variables to consider: work culture and environment, health benefits, development opportunities and more. Mindy will review her personal experiences as well as her insights as an HR professional to help participants transition from school to professional.
 
presented by: Mindy Ysasi Castanon,'03, Herman Miller, Inc.

 

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