8:00-8:50
8:159:00
Registration (University Union Grand Ballroom entrance)
Welcome (8:40am) (University Union Grand Ballroom) by Stacey Macchi, Cindy Ridle (Dept. of Communication)
Pete Jorgensen (Chair, Department of Communication) & Dean Billy Clow (Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication)
Early Bird Session (LinkedIn)
Michelle Howe
Learn how to use LinkedIn as a professional networking tool for your job/internship search. This website allows students to create a free
profile, "connect" with professionals with similar career paths, join professional groups, and search for jobs and/or internships. Please bring
your laptop to start the process of creating and updating your own LinkedIn profile.
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10:0010:50
IA. “Network Marketing: The Do’s and
Don’ts”
Kelly Nelson
With multi-level marketing companies on the rise, the
ability to master the skill of communicating to build
relationships on social media is essential. This session
will look at some effective activities that will increase
interest, help alert you to pitfalls and provide tips for
success.
IIA. “A Conversation with the Entry-Level Me:
10 Things I Wish I Knew Then”
Matt Walker
In this talk, you’ll get to hear what one former
communication grad student would tell his 24 year
old self if he could travel back to his days as an entrylevel employee.
11:0011:50
11:5012:55
IIIA.“My Degree Says I Know How to
Communicate: How Do I Translate That Into
the Real World!”
Stacy Peterson
IB. "From the Academy to the Industry: A Transition from College to
Career!”
Darren Heard, Julie Brines, James & Andrea Shetler
How do you make a successful transition from college life to the next phase of your
life? Come hear from WIU alumni as they discuss their transition after graduation
day and where their degrees took them.
IIB. “Quality vs. Quantity: How Do You Sift Through The Available Jobs?”
Kaitlyn Hardt
This presentation provides tips on how to sort through the numerous job
opportunities out there and locate the quality positions.
IIIB. “A Day In the Life….”
Andrea & James Shetler along with a panel of WIU students
Ever wondered what it was like working at a marketing company? Here’s your chance!
Make your communication degree work for YOU!
Learn from two professionals at the Marquette Group as well as WIU students who
From non-profit organizations to city government,
shadowed them for a Day in the Life experience.
communication is becoming even more important.
How do you take your degree and parlay it to different
organizations? How do you take your social media
savvy and increase citizen engagement? From event
planning to crisis management, your expertise in
communication can benefit ANY organization.
Welcome by Dean Billow Clow (Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication)
Keynote Speaker: Alyssa Hummel
"You Communicate, But Are You Really Connecting?"
The premise of this talk is based off John Maxwell's book: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. The idea is that those who can learn to build
relationships or enhance their skills to further connect with others will make a lasting impact.
1:001:50
IVA. "WHAT…. is expected of me in the
working world?"
Jennie Escamilla
After you graduate from college and land that amazing
dream job, are you prepared for the expectations? Do
you know how to be accountable for your career and
the benefits that come along with it?
2:002:50
VA. “Resume Workshop”
Colee Collins, Heather Halbrook, Stacy Peterson,
Matt Walker, Kaitlyn Hardt, Julie Brines
Meet with professionals in the field for this session to
receive feedback on your resume. You must bring
your resume with you.
3:003:30
IVB. “Making Your Communication Degree Work for You”
Colee Collins, Heather Halbrook, & Ric Moran-Cortes
A communication major is suitable for many career choices. This is a benefit if you
know how to sell your degree. During this presentation you will learn how previous
communication graduates promoted their degree, how it benefited them, and how
they found their current career.
VB. “America's Next Top Model, WIU Professional Dress Style”
Michelle Howe
Learn the "do's" and "don'ts" of professional interview and workplace attire; judge for
yourself who is the best dressed student at WIU!
Networking Social
Attend this interactive session and receive a quick lesson on networking and then practice your networking skills with Department of
Communication alumni, Career Preparation Day presenters, Communication Department faculty, and your fellow students.
Return this portion to Department of Communication, Memorial 302 by October 14, 2015 or register online at: www.wiu.edu/comm
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Please check all the time slots that you plan to attend and circle your session choice for each time slot as well.
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8:00-8:50
Registration & Welcome
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8:15-9:00
Early Bird Session: LinkedIn Workshop
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9:00-9:50
IA Network Marketing
IB Academy To Industry
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10:00-10:50
IIA 10 Things
IIB Quality vs. Quantity
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11:00-11:50
IIIA Translate Into Real World
IIIB A Day In The Life
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11:50-1:00
Luncheon/Keynote Speaker. Check your meal choice below (all meals include roll, iced water and iced tea).
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Beef Stroganoff (served over egg noodles with a side of veggies)
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Chicken Marsala (served with potato and side of veggies)
Pasta Primavera (garden fresh vegetables in a classic cream sauce)
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1:00-1:50
IVA What is Expected of Me
IVB Making Your Degree Work
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2:00-2:50
VA Resume Workshop
VB WIU’s Next Top Model
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3:00-3:50
Networking Social