HOLLINS CAREER CENTER SPRING ’08 EVENTS
CAREER FOCUS DINNERS
Career Focus Dinners is a program sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce where students from Hollins, Ferrum, Radford, and Roanoke College are invited to visit local businesses for the following reasons: obtain an “insider’s” view of the career field, find out what skills employers value, and enjoy dinner and a tour provided by the sponsoring business. Students may select one or more of the programs to attend.
Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Schedule of Dinners (all Wednesdays)
There are 5 spaces for Hollins students so sign up now:
February 20 Wachovia Investments
February 27 Brandon Oaks Retirement Community
March 5 Salem Avalanche Baseball Club
March 12 WDBJ-Channel 7 Television
March 19 Roanoke City Schools
March 26 Virginia Employment Commission (state government)
April 2 Lewis-Gale Medical Center
April 9 Woods Rogers PLC Law Firm
April 16 Novozymes Biologicals
If you are interested in attending any of the following dinners, call Tina at x6272 immediately.
APPLYING TO GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
Learn about the admissions process, factors to consider, and entrance examinations
which include upcoming changes to the GRE and LSAT tests.
Co-presenter from KAPLAN Test Prep
Monday, February 25 5:30-6:30 p.m. Janney Lounge
SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING
(for internships, summer jobs, and career positions)
A results-oriented interview does not just happen. Knowledge and preparation can help a student stand out from other candidates. Learn the skills that will increase your ability and confidence to handle even the most stressful interview.
Interview Skills Training Monday, March 3 5:30-7:00 pm Janney Lounge
PEACE CORPS INFORMATION SESSION
Sara Bumsted, Peace Corps volunteer and recruiter, will talk about the Peace Corps “experience” as well as the application process and the timeline from application to placement.
Monday: March 31 5:30-6:30 pm Janney Lounge
BUDGETING, SAVING, AND INVESTING – START NOW!
Learning to live within a budget is a tough job for everyone. This session will offer helpful strategies for managing finances, controlling debt, and creating a savings plan for short and long-term goals.
Tuesday, April 8 Goodwin Private Dining Room 5:30-6:30 p.m.
APARTMENT LEASING
Brandy Higgins, Honeywood Apartments
An apartment lease is a LEGAL document. This session will cover how you are qualified to become a renter, the importance of the credit report, renters insurance, security deposits, the difference between leaseholder vs. occupant, and how to give adequate notice when leaving.
Tuesday, April 15 Goodwin Private Dining Room 5:30-6:30 p.m.