Workshops and Special Programs
Workshops are offered for students and alumni on a variety of topics. To register, or for more information, please contact the Office of Career Services at 375-2303, or e-mail careers@roanoke.edu. All workshops will meet in Career Services - located in the Fowler Alumni House - unless otherwise designated.
NOTE: All Career Services workshops and programs will satisfy some aspect of a Maroon Passport Career Development module. See this link for details, and notify Career Services if you are interested: http://roanoke.edu/Offices_and_Services/Student_Development_and_Co-Curricular_Learning/Maroon_Passport/Approved_Activities.htm
SUPER SENIOR SATURDAY covers all of our basics in one workshop, early in the semester, before students get really busy with class projects and other work. Topics include Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Interviewing Skills, and other Job Search Tips. This workshop will meet on Saturday, September 12 from 11:30am-2:30pm (location TBA).
NOW THAT YOU'RE A JUNIOR covers the following topics: Resume Building Before It's Too Late; Developing a Professional Resume; and Job Search/Graduate School Admissions Overview.
GETTING INVOLVED, GETTING AHEAD: ROANOKE 101 is our freshman/sophomore workshop which covers these topics: Get Involved, Get Ahead (Extracurriculars and Resume Building); Graduate & Professional School Opportunities; and Internships & Experiential Learning Opportunities.
"A LA CARTE" WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: Any of the following workshop topics may be requested for presentation to groups, and we also have other topics available as well. Contact Career Services for more details.
To register for the following workshops, call 540-375-2303 or email careers@roanoke.edu. All times are P.M. unless otherwise noted. All workshops take place in Career Services in the Fowler Alumni House unless otherwise noted.
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Date |
Time |
Topic |
| NOVEMBER | ||
| 4 | 5:30-6:30 | Informational Meeting for all students and recent grads attending the Challenge Job Fair on Nov 5 |
| 4 | 6:30-9:00 | Challenge Preparation - Individual Appts w/Amy |
| 5 | 11:00am-4:00pm | CHALLENGE JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIR (Kirkley Hotel in Lynchburg) |
| 9 | 3:30-4:30 | Interview Skills - Making a Great First Impression |
| 10 | 12:00-1:00 | Eny, Meni, Miney Major - Choosing the Major That is Right for YOU!! |
| 11 | 8:00-9:00 | Internships - How & Why? |
| 12 | 5:30-6:30 | Challenge Wrap-up |
| 16 | 12:00-1:00 | Negotiating the Offer - How to Get (Closer to) What You Want |
| 17 | 3:30-4:30 | Negotiating the Offer - How to Get (Closer to) What You Want |
| 18 | 8:00-9:00 | Negotiating the Offer - How to Get (Closer to) What You Want |
*Requires pre-registration in Career Services.
**Held in location designated.
Bold Italics indicates that this is a CHANGE from the original workshop schedule posted.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Roanoke College Career Nights:
What are Career Nights, and Why Should I Attend? Career Nights are programs scheduled for each city in which we have an alumni chapter. They are held at times when students are not in classes on campus, such as Fall Break and Semester Break. These events are excellent networking opportunities for summer, part-time, and/or full-time jobs and for internships. The question we attempt to answer with the Career Night programs is "If I want to live and work in (city), what can I realistically expect?"
How Does a Career Night Work?
We ask that students and graduates register for the various Career Nights by specified deadlines. The Director of Career Services then works directly with an alumni committee in each chapter to put together the program based on student needs. We attempt to find alumni, parents, or other individuals closely connected to the occupational interests of the students who plan to attend in each city. The program consists of a panel presentation and question-and-answer period regarding employment in that city in general. Panelists are then available on an individual basis to talk with the students about specific needs and interests. Many times the panelists become mentors for the students for the remainder of their college years.
What Do You Have To Do To Attend a Career Night?
First of all, complete a registration form (available from Career Services). In addition, seniors who attend are required to have submitted a resume to Career Services; all others are strongly encouraged to submit resumes as well. A minimum of five students or graduates must be pre-registered for a location before a program will be planned.
When Are the Career Nights?
Generally, programs are held during Fall Break for Baltimore, Washington D.C., Richmond, and Hampton Roads. Those in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Charlotte are held during the Semester Break. REGISTRATIONS FOR SEMESTER BREAK CAREER NIGHTS ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 2.
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Location* |
Date |
| Atlanta, GA | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
| Charlotte, NC | Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
| New York, NY | Tuesday, January 5, 2010 |
| Boston, MA | Wednesday, January 6, 2010 |
| Philadelphia, PA | Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
Students and graduates may attend any or all of the Career Nights. They will be held approximately 5:30 or 6:00 until 7:30 or 8:00 p.m. The specific location for each will be included in the packet of information given to all registrants. Travel arrangements and costs are the responsibility of each student. Career Night information sessions are held at the beginning of the Fall Semester to give students more information about these programs, and attendance is encouraged but not required. Please call Ms. Toni McLawhorn, Director of Career Services, at 540-375-2303, or e-mail her at "mclawhorn@roanoke.edu" if you have any questions or wish to participate. (She would also welcome calls from those who might like to serve on a Career Nights panel!)
*NOTE: A minimum of five students or graduates must be pre-registered for a location before a program will be planned.
NEW IN 2010: ROANOKE VALLEY CAREER NIGHT!!!
In conjunction with our spring 2010 Business Etiquette Dinner workshop on March 10, our Roanoke Valley Alumni Career Development Committee will co-host a Roanoke Valley Career Night. Local area alumni will be seated with students at each table, so that during "small talk" times of the workshop, they can answer students' questions and offer advice, which may be of a general nature or specific to the Roanoke Valley. We're also adding a short reception for networking to the beginning of the spring Etiquette Dinner workshop. Our alumni are looking forward to joining us for the fun and informative workshop! Watch for more details!
INTERNSHIP FAIR:
This event provides an opportunity for students to speak directly with employees of businesses and organizations about potential internship opportunities. A casual, walk-through event that does not require pre-registration. The Internship Fair date for Fall 2009 has already taken place. At the request of employers, we are considering scheduling an event for the spring semester as well. Students, watch for more details on this event. Interested employers should contact Amy Foster: foster@roanoke.edu, 540-375-2084.
CAREER FOCUS DINNERS:
This special program series is co-sponsored by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Workforce Education Advocacy Group and by Roanoke College, Hollins University, Ferrum College, and Virginia Western Community College. It is designed to bridge the gap between education and business. Each session takes place at the respective business site, and includes an informational program on career opportunities for college graduates within the industry and/or business, a tour of the business, and a delicious dinner provided by the sponsoring business. These programs provide excellent opportunities for students to network with area business leaders, as well as to find out what skills employers value in their employees. Details on each visit will be provided through email and WebAnnouncer each week during the time the series is offered, and they will be available in Career Services. The schedule for spring 2010 TBA. All sessions will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:00pm on site for the sponsoring business. Spaces for each visit are limited. All students are eligible to attend, though seniors and juniors will be given first priority. A very limited number of spaces is available for each program, and a Wait List will be developed for each. Once the schedule is posted, students are encouraged to register as soon as possible, as businesses must make plans with caterers for food needs and so on. Please register only if you are very serious about attending; "no shows" will have a charge of $15 placed on their RC Business Office Account, in order to recover fees for the employers' catering and other costs. Registrations are now being accepted for all of these programs in Career Services!!
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Location |
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Questions? Contact Career Services as indicated above.
MAJORS FAIR/MAJOR CONNECTIONS: will include information on minors and concentrations, too!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010, 11:30AM-1:00PM, COLKET CENTER BALLROOM
Faculty representatives will be available to speak with students on the various majors, minors, and concentrations offered at Roanoke College. Written materials may also be available for your taking. Pre-registration for this function is not required. Students simply come by the Ballroom and visit the table(s) of interest to them.
YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS PROGRAM TO INVESTIGATE THE MAJORS, MINORS, AND CONCENTRATIONS AT ROANOKE COLLEGE!
Many students find that they do not have the time to do so at other times. During this event, every major will be represented, so take a little time to plan to attend. This will also give you an opportunity to get last-minute questions answered before you perhaps participate in the MAJOR CONNECTION event, to take place at the same time, when undeclared sophomores and above will be asked to formally declare their majors. If you have questions about this event, please contact Ms. McLawhorn or Mrs. Foster in the Office of Career Services, Fowler House, 375-2303.
WHAT IS MAJOR CONNECTIONS??? It's an event designed to help sophomores, juniors, and seniors declare a major, minor, or concentration.
Faculty advisors will be available to process the necessary paperwork immediately. Departments will also be able to assign department advisors to those interested students who may not yet qualify for a major. This event should help you to make an easier, quicker connection with a major.
No pre-registration is required. Just stop by Wortmann Ballroom during the hours listed above, and you will be provided assistance.
Prior to MAJOR CONNECTIONS, you may want to visit the MAJORS FAIR – taking place at the same time and location - to pick up check sheets of courses required for completing each major of interest to you, to ask initial questions of faculty advisors, and to gather information that will help in your decision-making.
QUESTIONS???
Contact the Center for Learning and Teaching in the Library, 375-2247, or ask your advisor.
AD2 PORTFOLIO REVIEW DAY: MARCH 20, 2010, ROANOKE COLLEGE COLKET CENTER
Act fast--space is limited and this event will sell out!
The Ad2 Roanoke Resume & Portfolio Review is a day-long event designed to give you--a college student about to embark on a career in the advertising industry--advice, insight, and useful information about how to present yourself and your work. Here is your chance to have a professional look at your portfolio and resume in a no-risk, non-competitive environment. You can practice your interview skills and get honest feedback about your portfolio and resume.
Why you should attend...
In your 30 minute review period you will receive two thoughtful, constructive, one-on-one evaluations (15 minutes each) of your work by an array of design and PR professionals--art directors, media producers, educators, and hiring managers--from Southwest Virginia. Their goal is to offer candid advice about your portfolio based on their creative perspective and experience. While this event is not a job fair, some reviewers may be looking for potential employees or interns. This event is a great way to network and become aware of who's who in the Southwest Virginia design community.
Who should attend...
The Ad2 Roanoke Resume & Portfolio Review is open to collegiate students that are interested in going into the advertising, marketing or creative industry.
If you have questions on any of the workshops or programs listed above, contact Ms. Toni McLawhorn or Mrs. Amy Foster in the Office of Career Services.
This page is maintained by: Toni McLawhorn,Director of Career Services mclawhorn@roanoke.edu
Last Updated: 11/4/09
