Career Education Center
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Location
(5) Palace Road Building
Suite P304
One Palace Road
Email: careers@simmons.edu
Phone: 617.521.2488
Hours
Academic year:
Monday - Thursday:
8:30am to 7:00pm
Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Career counselors are available by appointment.
June through August:
Monday - Thursday:
8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am to 2pm.
CEC Upcoming Events
For more information or to register for an event call 617-521-2488 or register online at:
http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career/register.shtml
Spring 2008
Seniors! Wiki Gap Year? What You Must Know Before Graduation
Thursday, February 7, 2:00-3:00 pm
1 Palace Road, 304E
Learn how to use Simmons new "Career Now Blog" and Wiki to discover job banks and up-to-date postings in your field. Discussion will include tips on coping with Gap Year employment and options that will work to your benefit in the job market.
The Real World of Hiring: What You Need to Know to Compete
Tuesday, February 12, 3:00-4:30 pm
1 Palace Road, 304E
Discover the top 10 skills employers are looking for and the "inside secrets" for making a big impact during interviews. Find out why it's important to get off the Internet and into the coffee shop.
"Resumania!"
Wednesday, February 20
12:00-1:30 pm in Bartol Hall
12:30-2:00 pm in The Fens Lobby
6:30-8:00 pm, in The Quadside
Need a resume face-lift? Stop by a resume station to have your resume critiqued by Human Resources professionals.
Marketing Yourself Professionally: The Two-Minute Infomercial
Wednesday, February 27, 4:00-5:30 pm
1 Palace Road, 304E
Learn to communicate your strengths, accomplishments and career goals in a powerful and concise manner by creating a verbal marketing piece. This technique works when networking, exploring career options, and interviewing.
Education Career Networking Fair
Thursday, March 13, 9:00-3:00 pm
Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
If you are a student interested in teaching or librarianship, this is an event not to miss! Bring resumes, a strong handshake, and wear business attire.
Submit your resume and register through CareerLink.
What Can I Do with a Liberal Arts Major? Careers 101 Panel
Wednesday, March 19, 4:00-5:30 pm
1 Palace Road, 304E
Love your major but are unsure about what career to pursue? The options abound! Hear how alumnae with liberal arts backgrounds charted their career paths since graduation.
Jobs and Careers Using Your Travel Experience
Tuesday, March 25, 2:00-3:30 pm
1 Palace Road, 304E
Your travel and/or study abroad experience can help get you a job. This workshop will review a variety of occupations in the USA and internationally that could maximize your global education, use your travel savvy, or send you abroad again - and this time you'll get paid. Hear about occupations in development, peace, travel, business, environmental issues, social change, and more.
Spring Career and Internship Fair
Wednesday, March 26, 2:00-5:00 pm
Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
Need a summer job, internship or first professional job after graduation? No matter what your major is, this
is a great opportunity! Dress professionally and bring lots of resumes!
Read more and see the list of registered employers »
Crash Course in Job Searching
Thursday, April 3, 3:30-5:00 pm
Faculty/Staff Dining Room
Do you have 20 minutes to launch your job search? Participate in round table discussions facilitated by human resource pros and alumnae. Choose one to three 20 minute presentations on topics such as interviewing, negotiating salary, networking, and job search strategies.
Tips and Resources for Landing a Great Summer Job or Internship
Wednesday, April 9, 3:00-4:30 pm
1 Palace Road, 304E
Learn how to target the best online and in-print resources to streamline your search, and how to create your own internship.
Applying to Graduate School: Assessing and Choosing Programs
Wednesday, April 16, 6:30-8:00 pm
To be held in 428LEF
Do you want to choose the best graduate school to attain your career objectives? Understand the multitude of opportunities available and base this important decision on well-founded selection criteria! Learn how to evaluate programs, navigate the application process, determine costs, access funding resources and maximize the benefits of a site visit.
To register for an event call 617-521-2488.
Looking for events not listed here?
Visit the Career Library's Events and Workshops pages!