LAST CHANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

What are your post-graduation plans? Not sure? Let Career Kickstart help! This series of events, sponsored by the UW Department of Communication Alumni Board, features the expertise of communication professionals who want to help you land your first job. Watch a video from “Break Through the Noise: Get the Internship.”

Public Relations in China and Worldwide

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Time: 2:00 to 3:30
Place: Communications 126
RSVP: vsprang@uw.edu

Yung-kai Chung is a professor at Shih Hsin University in Taiwan; a board member of the Foundation for Public Relations, Taiwan;  an Honorary chair of Chinese PR Association; and a Fellow and APR in PRSA. His work experience includes Chief PR officer for Taiwan Provincial Government; Counselor and PRO for the Premier’s Office Chair, WORLDCOM Group; and  Asia-Pacfic Region National Chair for the International Public Relations Association. He is a graduate of the National Chengchi University, China and holds a B.S. in Journalism from Oklahoma Baptist University and an M.A. in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Iowa. He is an experienced and interesting public speaker with experience nationally and internationally at conventions and universities.

Career Kickstart Happy Hour & Networking

Friday, May 17, 2013
4-6 p.m.
RSVP: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/378191
All students and alumni 21 and over

Meet and mingle with Department of Communication students, alumni, and friends at the District Lounge located in the Hotel Deca in the heart of the University District. No host bar with appetizers provided by the Department of Communication. This networking event is in celebration of a yearlong series of professional development events, including the Alumni Board sponsored Career Kickstart.

How to Prepare For a Job Interview

Date: Monday, May 20, 2013
Time: 5:00 to 6:30
Place: Communications 126
RSVP: vsprang@uw.edu

In this session, Alumna Jennifer Clark (Director of Sales – Sprint) will talk to students about how to prepare for a job interview and land that job.   There are many steps to consider when getting ready to start that job hunt.  Information in this presentation will include some of the following:

• Be proud of your accomplishments as a University of Washington Graduate!
• Follow your passion
• The interview process
• 1^st Interview and what is important as part of the preparation process
• First impressions – Dress For Success
• Resume Preparation & Reference Contacts
• What should you bring with you in an interview?
• Interview questions you should be prepared to answer
• After the interview – Next steps
• 30-60-90 Day plan – How to build one.
• Question & Answer Time

Previous Events

Thursday, January 17, 2013: What I Wish I Knew Before Graduating

Hindsight is always 20/20. The closer you get to graduating and taking those first steps into the real world, the more important it is to remember that everything – from the clothes you buy to your bedtime – will change. In our “What I Wish I Knew Before Graduating” event, you will hear from industry professionals who have been there and can offer up some of the advice they wish they had gotten before they graduated.

Find more information here. 5-6:30 p.m. CMU 126. RSVP: vsprang@uw.edu

Tuesday, February 19, 2013: How Did You Get That Job?

People with the coolest jobs in town tell you how they got ‘em … and how you can get the next one. Join speakers across an array of communications fields, including journalism, marketing/PR and social media, as they discuss the job choices that brought them to where they are today. They’ll also share tips on how you can parlay your unique experiences and talents into engaging new opportunities now and throughout your career.

Find more information here. 5-6:30 p.m. CMU 126. RSVP: vsprang@uw.edu

Wednesday, March 6, 2013: Make yourself more marketable: Land your dream job

Companies look at your individual experiences as only one part of the whole package. Are you sharing the right information? Join to define your personal brand identity and how you can use it to your advantage to land your dream job.

Find more information here. 5-6:30 p.m. CMU 126 RSVP: vsprang@uw.edu

Thursday, April 18, 2013: From Application to Getting Hired: Resume Bootcamp

Connect one-on-one with professionals in your industries to find out tricks of the trade to better prepare yourself for the job of your dreams and coach you in the along the way. Advance registration is required.

5-6:30 p.m. CMU 126. RSVP: vsprang@uw.edu

October 18, 2012: Social Media as a Tool to Connect and Land the Job

Presenters: Whitney Curry, Zillow

Learn resources and skills that help you land the job and remain competitive in the ever-changing technology landscape.

November 15, 2012: Break Through the Noise: Get the Internship

Speakers

• Dane Brandon, Software Developer at Redfin
• Darcy Jacobson (’05), Event Manager at Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association
• Amy Laughter (’04), Major Gifts Officer at Overlake Medical Center Foundation
• Megan Szerwo (’04), Communications specialist for City of Seattle, Seattle City Council
• Jen Whelan, Director of Marketing/Office Product Marketing/Unmanaged Team at Microsoft
• Travis Mayfield, Director of Digital Media Strategy at KOMOnews.com

Watch a video from “Break Through the Noise: Get the Internship.”