Workshops
From Career Resources @ Simmons
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June 2008
GSLIS Job Search Resources and Professional Networking
Day Session: Tuesday, June 24, 1pm-2pm
Presented by Cheryl Kohen ’08 LS, Career Resource Librarian
Presentation Skills for the LIS Job Search
Monday, June 30, 1pm-2pm
Presented by Cheryl Kohen ’08 LS, Career Resource Librarian
July 2008
GSLIS Job Search Resources and Professional Networking
Wednesday, July 2, 5pm-6pm
Presented by Cheryl Kohen ’08 LS, Career Resource Librarian
Presentation Skills for the LIS Job Search
Tuesday, July 1, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Presented by Cheryl Kohen ’08 LS, Career Resource Librarian
Tips on Setting Up Your Resume
Tuesday, July 15, 5pm-6pm in P-304
Presented by Deborah Devine (Simmons alumni); Account Representative, Library Staffing Representative for InfoCurrent will discuss resumes and reviews resumes. This presentation useful those interested in academic and corporate libraries.
Tips on Setting Up Your Resume
Thursday, July 17, 5pm-6pm in P-304
Presented by Mark Freed (Simmons alumni); Head of Reference, Cambridge Public Library will discuss resumes and other tips for Public Libraries.
Career Events -- Off-Campus
Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair
Tuesday, February 5, 12:00-4:00 pm, George Sherman Union, 2nd Floor, Metcalf Hall, 775 Commonwealth Avenue (Boston University)
Great opportunity to network with employers in the nonprofit
sector. Bring lots of resumes!
Northeastern Career Fair
Wednesday, February 6, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Northeastern University, Cabot Gym (corner of Huntington Avenue & Forsyth Street)
Meet employers recruiting for permanent and summer employment. Bring lots of resumes, and wear business attire.
Careers in Government Information Exchange
Wednesday, February 13, 12:00-4:00 pm. Suffolk University
Learn what it’s like to work for federal, state and municipal government organizations. Meet representatives from the CIA, FBI, MA Department of Education, US Department of State and many more. Wear business attire.
Boston University Career and Internship Fair
Wednesday, March 19, 2:30-6:30 pm, George Sherman Union, 2nd Floor, Metcalf Hall, 775 Commonwealth Avenue
Simmons students are invited to participate in this great opportunity to meet employers and gather career information.
MERC-Massachusetts Educational Recruiting Consortium
Wednesday, April 23, 9:00-3:00 pm, John B. Hynes Convention Center
Teacher candidates will have the opportunity to interview with more than 100 schools from across the US. Registration materials will be available in the Career Education Center after February 11.
General Information
Workshops are presented by the Career Education Center and the Miller/Knopf Career Resource Library
- Workshop location: Unless otherwise noted, all workshops will be held in the Career Resource Library in P304E.
- Workshop registration: Click here to register online. (Drop-ins also welcome.)
- To request a career workshop for your class or student organization at Simmons please click here.
- Can't make it to the workshop of your choice? Just call to schedule a time to work one-on-one on any career topic.
Ongoing Events
Weekly Drop-In Hours for Career Counseling
Have a brief question? Need your resume or cover letter reviewed? Drop by to meet with a career counselor in the Career Education Center, P304. First come:
- Mondays and Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm
- Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1:30-3pm
