Networking Events Schedule
There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be served.
Fall 2008
Public Services and Public Policy Career & Internship Forum
Wednesday, September 24
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
DePaul Center, 11th Floor, North Café, Loop Campus
Network one–on–one with public service and public policy professionals following a brief panel. Panelists will describe their organizations, the types of professional positions they hold, and what characteristics are typically sought in candidates for these positions.
Download the program (PDF).
Futures in Finance & Accounting
Thursday, October 2
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
DePaul Center, 11th Floor, North Café, Loop Campus
Meet and network with professionals in accounting, finance, banking, investments and real estate. Learn how they entered the field and created their career success.
Download the program (PDF).
Careers in Communication & Writing
Wednesday, October 22
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 314, Lincoln Park Campus
Successful communication and writing professionals will share insights on the industry and their work experience. Panelists from several experience levels will guide those who wish to pursue a career in speech, journalism, public relations, organizational communication and media studies.
Download the program (PDF).
Careers in Advertising, Marketing & Sales
Tuesday, October 28
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 314, Lincoln Park Campus
Join successful advertising, marketing and sales professionals as they share their career insights and work experiences. This event is designed to guide those who wish to enter and/or advance in advertising, marketing and/or sales careers.
Download the program (PDF).
Winter 2009
Career Forum for International Students
Tuesday, January 13
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
DePaul Center, 11th Floor, North Café, Loop Campus
This event will provide international students with an opportunity to learn the essentials of the H1B hiring process from the student, legal and employer perspectives.
Download the program (PDF).
Careers in Human & Social Services
Wednesday, January 21
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 120, Lincoln Park Campus
Professionals in advising, counseling, human services and social work will discuss what it is like to work in such fields, the required education, as well as the challenges and rewards of working in these roles.
Download the program (PDF).
Careers in Information Technology & Interactive Media
Thursday, February 12
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
CDM Building, Room 924
Learn to effectively market yourself in a competitive job market from successful IT and IM professionals. Entry–level to executive–level professionals will share experiences and provide tips on how to manage a technology career.
Download the program (PDF).
Career Changers Forum
Saturday, February 21
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Room 223/225, 3166 South River Road, O&38217;Hare Campus
Download the program (PDF).
Careers in Science & Healthcare
Wednesday, February 25
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
McGowan South, Room 108, Lincoln Park Campus
Meet and network with professionals to learn about career opportunities in industries such as medicine, allied health professions and environmental/biological/ physical science.
Careers in Education
Wednesday, March 11
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 120, Lincoln Park Campus
A panel of speakers working in a variety of education functions will discuss their career experiences and answer your questions on education careers.
Download the program (PDF).
Spring 2009
Career Transitioner’s Forum
Wednesday, May 13
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association, 225 North Michigan Ave.
(corner of Lake and Michigan, security check–in required)
This forum is designed for individuals contemplating a career change or those already in the midst of a professional transition. A panel of successful career changers will discuss the process of changing careers and effective transition strategies.
Download the program (PDF).
Visual Art and Digital Design Forum
Tuesday, April 21
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 120, Lincoln Park Campus
Meet and learn from professional in Animation, Digital Cinema, Film, Graphic Design, Photography and/or Web Design. Panelists will describe their organizations, careers available, and what characteristics are typically sought in candidates for these positions. Additionally speakers will be exhibiting their work and offering feedback to attendees who bring work.
Download the program (PDF).
Careers in HR & Organizational Management
Thursday, May 7
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
DePaul Center, 11th Floor, North Café, Loop Campus
Network with management and human resources professionals with expertise in project management, recruiting, compensation and benefits, operations management, training, organizational development, leadership development and consulting.
Download the program (PDF).
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