Office of Academic Assistance & Career Services
Spring 2015 Calendar of Career Events
Date
Monday
Jan 12, 2015
Tuesday
February 3,
2015
Time
All Day
Event
First Day of Classes
Notes
Location
GSU
11:00 am –
12:00 pm
Sector Panel – Private
Industry
RTI International
Topics covered:

Learn what to expect when applying for jobs and working
for RTI International

Recruiter and internship coordinator will share
opportunities

Professional dress is required
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
34 Peachtree
Street, Room
515
Thursday
Feb 5, 2015
3:30 pm –
4:30 pm
Managing Your Online
Presence
Topics Covered:

Developing your LinkedIn profile

Social media, you , and your future employer
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
25 Park Place,
SB-level,
Conference
Room 18A
Tuesday
Feb 10, 2015
3:30 pm –
4:30 pm
Resume Roundtable
Topics covered:

Selecting the best resume for your experience

Internship vs. Job resumes

Crafting a cover letter
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
25 Park Place,
SB-level,
Conference
Room 18A
Tuesday
Feb 17, 2015
11:00 am –
1:00 pm
Georgia State Graduate
and Professional School
Showcase
GSU University-wide Event
Representatives from Georgia State University’s Graduate
School and Professional School Programs will be onsite to
discuss their degree programs.
Wednesday
Feb 18, 2015
3:30 pm –
4:30 pm
Sector Panel:
Private Industry
Carter Consulting
Topics covered:

Learn what to expect when applying for jobs and working in
private companies like Carter Consulting

Professional dress is required
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
Tuesday
Feb 24, 2015
6:00 pm –
7:00 pm
Planning Your Practicum
Topics covered:

When to begin

Potential sites and projects

Networking ideas
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
Friday
Feb 27, 2015
1:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Human Services, Public
Services and Law
Enforcement Job Fair
GSU Career Services Event
Dahlberg Hall
Monday
March, 2, 2015
3:30 pm –
4:30 pm
Managing Your Online
Presence
Topics Covered:

Developing your LinkedIn profile

Social media, you , and your future employer
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
25 Park Place,
SB-level,
Conference
Room 18A
Student
Center
Ballroom
34 Peachtree,
Room 503
Webinar –
RSVP for
Access
REV 2/12/2015
Thursday
March 5, 2015
3:30 pm –
4:30 pm
ORISE Fellowship
Opportunities
Topics covered:

Learn about opportunities from ORISE recruiter, Carl
Rodgers

Benefits to completing a fellowship during or postgraduation

Developing strong application materials
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
25 Park Place
Conf. Room
12
Wednesday
March 11,
2015
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
Resume Roundtable
Topics covered:

Selecting the best resume for your experience

Internship vs. Job resumes

Crafting a cover letter
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
25 Park Place,
SB-level,
Conference
Room 18A
Friday
March 13,
2015
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
American Cancer Society
Invited Lecture: Ahmedin
Jemal, DVM, PhD
Topics covered:

Dr. Jemal is the Vice President of the Surveillance and
Health Services Research

Learn about ACS research agenda and opportunities

Professional dress is required
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
25 Park Place
Conf. Room
12
Wednesday
March 25,
2015
8:15 am –
11:00 am
Visit to the State Capitol
Topics covered:

Learn how to navigate the legislative session and speak
with your legislator

Find out who your legislators are prior to the trip:
http://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
And fill out the form here – link
Meet in lobby,
ground floor
Urban Life
Building; walk
one block
together to
Capitol
Thursday
March 26,
2015
Kreuter Katz Lecture
TBD
Wednesday
April 1, 2015
6:00 pm –
7:00 pm
Salary Negotiation
Topics covered:

Salary research resources

What goes into salary and benefits

Determining your level
RSVP:
https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/OOA7QY#/classes
Wednesday
April 8, 2015
10:00 am –
2:00 pm
Nonprofit Volunteer &
Internship Fair
Thursday
April 23, 2015
10:00 am –
12 noon
Practicum Presentations
GSU Career Services Event
The Nonprofit Volunteer & Internship Fair is a two day fair
where representatives from national and local nonprofits will be
recruiting for volunteer and internship opportunities with their
organizations.
Topics covered:

Students completing the practicum will share their
experience

Network and identify practicum opportunities
Webinar –
RSVP for
access
Dahlberg Hall
Room:
Veterans
Memorial Hall
TBD
REV 2/12/2015