By Lauren Kazemekas '24As we navigate the virtual world, opportunities for professional development are right in front of us on our screens. Regardless of your expected graduation date from Marist, the Center for Career Services has many opportunities for you to invest in your career development this spring. As a first-year student, I have found many career services’ virtual events have benefitted me as I develop my own career path. But instead of just telling you to get involved, I have laid out specific formats of career services’ virtual events---Career Connections Series, Virtual Employer Information Sessions, One-on-One Employer Chats, and Virtual Career Fairs---in this post. I have also given examples of some Center for Career Services virtual events that you can register for right now. Most of these programs are open to students of all class years and majors. After you RSVP in FoxQuest for these events you will receive a link to the virtual meeting. Please note that these events, dates, and times are subject to change. If you have further questions please email the Marist College Center for Career Services at [email protected]. Career Connections Series Students who attend Career Connections Series presentations learn significant information about professional development. Marist alumni speakers who work at a variety of companies give their own advice on a specific career-related topic such as adapting to a remote work environment and translating your liberal arts skills to the workplace for instance. The alum presents for about 20-30 minutes followed by a Question and Answer session with the student attendees. Upcoming Career Connections Series events: Virtual Interview Preparation with Ryan Parbs’20 (Amazon) on Wednesday, February 24; Topic TBD with Wendy Fillmore ’98 (Licensed Clinical Social Worker for State of Connecticut) on Wednesday, March 31 RSVP in FoxQuest under Events > Workshops Virtual Employer Information Session When there are upcoming deadlines for jobs, internships, or other professional development opportunities, an employer will sometimes choose to host a virtual information session specifically for Marist students. Recruiters or other company representatives in hiring roles, some of whom are also Marist alumni, typically host these types of events. Even if you feel like you are not eligible for opportunities that the employer is currently offering, attending their virtual information session can be a great way to put yourself out there and start networking. After the presentation there will be time allotted for students to ask the employer representatives questions about their company and available opportunities. Upcoming Virtual Employer Information Sessions: UPS on Wednesday, February 10; Teach For America on Thursday, February 25; TIAA on Wednesday, March 3; Channel V Media on Wednesday, March 10 RSVP in FoxQuest under Events > Information Sessions One-on-One Employer Chats These types of events can be more personal ways for you to interact with employers. Instead of doing a presentation for a large group, the company representative meets with students one at a time. Students who schedule a one-on-one chat must prepare questions for the employer representative and be able to discuss their own career goals and interests during the chat. Rather than registering to attend a presentation, students RSVP for a 10-15 minute time block to meet with an employer via one-on-one chat. This valuable interaction has the possibility of turning into a future interview or offer of employment. Stay tuned for more information on these types of events. Virtual Career Fair Typically lasting for about three hours, virtual career fairs allow you to meet with multiple companies on the same day. The Marist College Center for Career Services will host another Virtual Career and Internship Fair this spring right in the FoxQuest system. The virtual career fair will give you access to meet remotely with companies and organizations who are hiring for full-time jobs and internships for the summer. Once you join the employer’s queue during the virtual career fair, they will invite you to a group or one-on-one chat using the video conferencing platform of their choice. Professional attire is recommended for everyone who attends this event because you will be using the camera on your device to have a conversation with each organization representative that you meet with. Stay tuned for further details on the Spring 2021 Virtual Career and Internship Fair These four types of virtual events can immensely help you prepare for your future profession while you are still in college. All of them can offer connections to career development opportunities. Follow the Marist College Center for Career Services on Instagram and check your email for the weekly Career Services Newsletter for more information on these and more upcoming events. There is no such thing as an inopportune time to learn, grow, and network professionally, even in a remote setting.
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