Events and Activities
Career Development offers a variety of events and activities that help students with career exploration, professional development, job search strategies and more. Alumni Career Consultants, Employment Professionals and others are frequently involved in resume reviews, mock interviews, career presentations and more. Employers, recruiters and graduate schools set up information tables, make presentations, host receptions, sponsor workshops and conduct on-campus interviews.
If you recently participated in a Career Development activity, please return the Event Evaluation Form to careerdev@bellarmine.edu, 502.272.8050 fax, or 225 Campus Center.
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Spring 2012
We are currently finalizing our schedule for Spring 2012. All programs, locations, dates and times are subject to change. Check back frequently for new events and activities and the most up-to-date details.
Mad Science Information Table
Stop by the table for information about job opportunities at Mad Science, a leading science enrichment provider that delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational.
Location: Cafe Ogle (Horrigan Hall, First Floor)
Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Career Development Information Table
Meet the Career Development team and get the latest information about current programs, services and resources.
Location: Cafe Ogle (Horrigan Hall, First Floor)
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Graduate School and Professional Certification Testing Information Table
Kaplan Learning will be on campus with information about the LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, GRE, NCLEX and other tests for graduate school admission and professional certification. This will be the first year for the newly revised GRE – come find out what has changed.
Location:Cafe Ogle (Horrigan Hall, First Floor)
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Internship Workshop
Why should I consider an internship? What kinds of internships are available and when are they offered? Wondering how to get started? Worried about finding the right opportunity? What about internships for academic credit? Come to this workshop to find out.
Location: Student Affairs Conference Room (Horrigan Hall, Second Floor, Room 225-F)
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
GRE Practice Test
Kaplan Learning will be on campus offering a FREE sample test of the newly revised GRE . If you are planning to apply to graduate school this year or next, take the practice test to see where you stand and to learn how you can improve your scores and chances of admission. Contact Career Development for more information (Ann Zeman, 502.272.8154 or azeman@bellarmine.edu).
Location: 107 Horrigan Hall
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Resume Workshop
Need a new or updated resume for a job, scholarship or graduate school application? Want to learn how to write a more effective resume that highlights your accomplishments, looks good and stands out in a crowd? Join us to review sample resumes and the tools you can use to create them.
Location: Student Affairs Conference Room (Horrigan Hall, Second Floor, Room 225-F)
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Senior Dilemmas Workshop
Am I going to graduate school? I know I need to be doing something about getting a job, but what? I'm not interested in jobs related to my major. What do I do now? I'm thinking of taking a year off. What does that mean for my future opportunities? If you are asking these questions, come to this workshop to investigate your options.
Location: Student Affairs Conference Room (Horrigan Hall, Second Floor, Room 225-F)
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Internship Registration Deadline
REMINDER: Friday, January 27 is the last day to register for a spring internship for academic credit. Your Internship Application and Registration Form and written proposal must be approved, signed and submitted to the Registrar's Office by 5 p.m. today.
Resumania
Desire resume and cover letter feedback from Employment Professionals? Schedule a 20-minute appointment to meet with a hiring manager or human resources recruiter for one-on-one guidance. Number of participants is limited and pre-registration is required by January 25 (Ann Zeman, 502.272.8154 or azeman@bellarmine.edu).
Location: Frazier Hall (George G. Brown Center)
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana Information Table
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana will be on campus to promote volunteer opportunities and four distinct internship positions. In addition to speaker programs and educational activities, the organization provides international visitor programs in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State and other governmental agencies. They are a member of the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) and the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA). For more information: www.worldkentucky.org.
Representative: Xiao Yin Zhao, Director
Location: Cafe Ogle (Horrigan Hall, First Floor)
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Peace Corps Presentation
Be part of the legacy and join us as we honor our past and look to the future. Meet the regional recruiter for Bellarmine and talk with other former Peace Corps volunteers. Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: www.peacecorps.gov/50.
Presenter: Laura Fonseca, RPCV Ukraine
Location: 109 Horrigan Hall
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Job Search Workshop
Need help finding a part-time or full-time job or internship? Learn about the latest tools and techniques to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your search.
Location: Student Affairs Conference Room (Horrigan Hall, Second Floor, Room 225-F)
Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Networking Workshop
About half of all jobs are uncovered and filled as a result of networking. Learn how to build your professional network, use social media and foster relationships so that you can be the right person in the right place at the right time when your next job, internship or volunteer opportunity opens up.
Location: Student Affairs Conference Room (Horrigan Hall, Second Floor, Room 225-F)
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Business Career Fair
Meet one-on-one with employer representatives from a variety of organizations that offer business related jobs and internships. You don't have to be an accounting, business, economics or finance major to start your business career -- all majors welcome. Contact Career Development for this year’s participating employers (Todd Reale, 502.272.8242 or treale@bellarmine.edu).
Location: Hilary's (Horrigan Hall, First Floor)
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Resumania for Nursing Students
Desire resume and cover letter feedback from nurse recruiters and managers? Schedule an appointment to meet with a health care professional for one-on-one guidance. Number of participants is limited and pre-registration is required by February 15 (Ann Zeman, 502.272.8154 or azeman@bellarmine.edu).
Location:120 Miles Hall
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Spotlight Job, Internship and Graduate School Fair
Sponsored by the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU), this career and educational fair usually has more than 50 employer and graduate school representatives available to speak with college students about job, internship and academic opportunities. Students and staff from 21 private colleges and universities in Kentucky and Indiana are invited to participate.
Location: Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Time: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Click here for more information, employer profiles and directions.
Communication Career Fair
Interact with representatives of various public relations, advertising, marketing, media and other organizations to learn more about career and internship opportunities in the communication profession. Contact Career Development for this year’s participating employers (Ann Zeman, 502.272.8154 or azeman@bellarmine.edu).
Location: Frazier Hall (George G. Brown Center)
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Interview Workshop
Need help preparing to interview for a job, internship or graduate school admission? Learn about interviewing do's and don'ts, behavioral interview questions and mock interviews.
Location: Student Affairs Conference Room (Horrigan Hall, Second Floor, Room 225-F)
Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Graduation Fair
Required for all undergraduate and graduate students planning to graduate in May 2012. Meet with representatives from the Registrar, Bursar, Career Development, Alumni Relations, Bookstore and others to make sure everything is a “go” for your graduation. Be sure to complete your Destination Survey so we know about your plans for future work, education and service.
Location: Hilary's (Horrigan Hall, First Floor)
Dates and Times: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Government Career Fair
Interact with representatives of federal, state and local government agencies to learn more about career and internship opportunities. Contact Career Development for this year’s participating employers (Ann Zeman, 502.272.8154 or azeman@bellarmine.edu).
Location: Frazier Hall
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Schmoozapalooza and Networking Etiquette
You've heard about networking, but do you also know it's the best way to find a job or internship? Do you know how to network effectively? Do you know the do's and don'ts at networking events? Featuring expert Terri Thomson of Etiquette in Action, here's an opportunity to learn and practice your skills with students, alumni and others. Format includes a brief presentation with informal mix and mingle, followed by one hour of speed networking. FREE food and drink included. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by March 13 (Todd Reale, 502.272.8242 or treale@bellarmine.edu).
Location: Hilary's (Horrigan Hall, First Floor)
Date: Monday, March 19, 2012
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Mock Interviews
Participate in a 30-minute mock interview conducted by an Alumni Career Consultant or Employment Professional. Performance feedback provided. Number of participants is limited, pre-registration is required and you must submit a resume by March 22 to participate (Todd Reale, 502.272.8242 or treale@bellarmine.edu).
Location: Frazier Hall (George G. Brown Center)
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Virtual Career Fair
Sponsored by the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE), this FREE virtual career fair is Bellarmine's first ever. Interact with employer representatives from dozens of international, national and regional companies to learn more about job and internship opportunities. Build a profile, upload your resume and profile picture, chat live with recruiters, meet with peers in the networking lounge, be entered to win an ipad2 and join in the Tweet Up.
Registration: universitycareerfair.com
Information: Attendee Guide
Date: March 29, 2012
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Career Development Information Table
Meet the Career Development team and get the latest information about current programs, services and resources.
Location: Cafe Ogle (Horrigan Hall, First Floor)
Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
GRE Practice Test
Kaplan Learning will be on campus offering a FREE sample test of the newly revised GRE . If you are planning to apply to graduate school this year or next, take the practice test to see where you stand and to learn how you can improve your scores and chances of admission. Contact Career Development for more information (Ann Zeman, 502.272.8154 or azeman@bellarmine.edu).
Location: 109 Horrigan Hall
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Best Employer Award Luncheon
Invitation-only recognition event for employers who were nominated by students and selected as finalists for providing an outstanding internship experience. Contact Career Development for a nomination form and more details (Ann Zeman, 502.272.8154 or azeman@bellarmine.edu).
Location: Private Dining Room (University Dining Hall)
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.