Career and Grad School Week Starts Feb. 24

Career and Grad School Week provides students opportunities to connect with recruiters and employers to help them find their next steps after Truman. During this week, there are activities leading up to the Graduate Expo and the Career and Internship Expo, such as Expo Bootcamp, a personal statement writing workshop and an etiquette dinner.
 
Monday, Feb. 24
Expo Bootcamp
6-8 p.m.
Feb. 24
Student Union Building 3201-3204
Learn the basics of working an expo, appropriate dress and resumes. Refine your 30-second commercial and learn how to find all of the registered attendees for the expos.

Personal Statement Writing Workshop
5-6 p.m.
Feb. 24
Student Union Building 3200 (Activities Room)
Dave Lusk will present on how to write a personal statement and get students started on their personal statements. Complete this brief form to help the Career Center prepare. Registration is not required.
 
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Etiquette Dinner
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 25
Student Union Building Georgian Room A
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a four-course meal while learning the dos and don’ts of a formal/professional dining experience. Register by completing the etiquette dinner form. Meals are $20 a person.

Wednesday, Feb. 26
Graduate and Professional School Expo
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Feb. 26
Student Union Building Activities Room
Speak with recruiters from grad schools and learn about opportunities in your field.

Thursday, Feb. 27
Career and Internship Expo
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Feb. 27
Student Union Building
Speak with recruiters from non-profit, for-profit and governmental agencies to learn about opportunities in your field.

Professional Photo Booth
11 a.m.-2p.m.
Feb. 27
Student Union Building 3204
Get a free professional photo taken by Tim Barcus, the University photographer.
Pre-Selected Employer Interviews
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Feb.28
Student Union Building