Current Schedule

There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be served.

FALL QUARTER 2007

Public Services and Public Policy Career & Internship Forum

Wednesday, September 19, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Loop Campus

Meet and learn from professional in public service organizations. Panelists will describe their organizations, the types of professional positions they hold, and what characteristics are typically sought in candidates for these positions.

Futures in Finance & Accounting

Wednesday, September 26, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Loop Campus Meet and network with professionals in corporate accounting, finance, banking, investments and real estate. Learn how they entered the field and created their career success.

Careers in Communication

Wednesday, October 24, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 120, Lincoln Park Campus

Pursuing a career in communication? Connect with professionals in the industry and learn about opportunities in areas such as speech, writing, performance, and media studies.

Careers in Advertising, Marketing & Sales

Thursday, November 1, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 120, Lincoln Park Campus

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.

WINTER QUARTER 2008

Career Forum for International Students

Tuesday, January 22, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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.

Careers in Education

Wednesday, February 13, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 120, Lincoln Park Campus

Connect with teachers, counselors, administrators and more. A panel of speakers working in a variety of education functions will discuss their career experiences and answer your questions on education careers.

Career Changers Forum

Saturday, February 23, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
O’Hare Campus

Thursday, May 15, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Loop Campus

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.

Careers in Technology

Wednesday, February 27, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Loop Campus

Learn to effectively market yourself in a competitive job market. Entry-level to executive-level professionals will share experiences and provide tips on how to manage a technology career.

Careers in Science & Healthcare

Wednesday, March 5, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 120, Lincoln Park Campus

Meet professionals in industries such as medicine, allied health professions and environmental/biological/physical sciences. Representatives typically have backgrounds working in laboratories, hospitals, corporations and more.

SPRING QUARTER 2008

Careers in Human & Social Services

Wednesday, April 23, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 314AB, Lincoln Park Campus

Connect with professionals in advising, counseling, health care, human services and social work. Learn about what it is like to work in these fields, the required education, as well as the challenges and rewards for working in human and social service roles.

Careers in Management & Human Resources

Wednesday, May 7, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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.

Creative Arts, Digital Media & Entertainment Showcase

Tuesday, June 3, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Student Center, Room 120, Lincoln Park Campus

Get your professional or creative work reviewed by full-time creative professionals! Students majoring in Art, Graphic Design, Digital Cinema, Computer Game Development, Computer Graphics and Animation, and Human Computer Interaction should attend this event and display their portfolio.

Download the participation form.