Panel helps grad students find work

A panel of local experts from the profit, non-profit, and government sectors offer advice to graduate students on the competencies, attributes, and experiences that employers seek when hiring grad students for mid- and upper-level, and professional entry-level positions.

Participants represent organizations including Meijer, Pyper Products, BLDI Environmental Engineering, Westminster Finance, Deloitte & Touche, City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College, Varnum Consulting, and Hope Network.

The event, called "Beyond Your Master's Degree: Attributes and Competencies that Employers Require, Expect, and Value!" will be Wednesday, February 28   6-7:30 p.m. in the Loosemore Auditorium (DeVos Center). This event is sponsored by the Graduate Student & Professional Association with support from Careers Services and Pew Campus Student Services.