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Amanda Netzel

Author: Amanda Netzel

Upcoming Career Services Events

Friday, Oct. 6
Marine Corps Band Info Table: Capt. John Devroy will be on campus to talk about the Marine Corps Band and how to audition.  An audition date will also be set later this year so visit the table to learn how to prepare!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Conservatory, Lower Lobby

Monday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 12
Internships 101

Monday at 11:10 a.m. and Thursday at 4:30 p.m.; Career Services

Wednesday, Oct. 11
Strategies for Career Success: Managing Your Money and Repaying Loans
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Wake Forest University Info Session: Hear about a 2018 summer opportunity with Sara Quandt ’73, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Study the occupational health of Latino farm workers, including trying to understand the health consequences of pesticide exposure.
6 – 7 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Thursday, Oct. 12
Careers in Conservation Info Session: Engage with recent Lawrence Biology Alumni as they discuss Life after Lawrence and their careers in conservation. Panelists include Cait Williamson ’11, Director of Conversation Programs at the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Paul Senner ’11, Field Technician at V3 Companies and Darcy Kind ’97, Conservation Biologist at the State of Wisconsin.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.

Career Services Program Deadlines

Lawrence International Alumni Mentoring (LIAM) Program
Due this Friday, September 29 at 5 p.m.  For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3179.

Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Alumni Mentoring Program and Award
Due Friday, October 6. 
For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3154.

Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Mid-Term Reading Period Trip to Chicago
Registration closes on Wednesday, October 11.
For a trip agenda and details on how to register, please see LUworks Event ID: 3168.

Upcoming Career Services Events

Internships 101
Mondays 11:10 a.m. and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.; Chapman 140 (use Film Studies entrance)

Friday, Sept. 29
Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra/Building for Kids Info Session with Oliver Zornow ’10: Hear about current internship opportunities with both of Oliver’s organizations!
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Monday, Oct. 2
Hear from Annie Kaiser ’11 as she discusses careers and internships with Cisco Systems, Inc. a technology conglomerate headquartered in the center of Silicon Valley.  Cisco develops, manufactures and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment and other high-technology services and products and is the largest networking company in the world.
1:1 Chats*:  9 – 10:30 a.m., Career Services Conference Room
Info Table: 11 a.m. – Noon, WCC, Lobby Table near Commons
Info Session: Noon – 1 p.m., WCC, Kraemer Room

Wednesday, Oct. 4
Strategies for Career Success: Making Professional Connections: Learn how to connect with professionals who can help you advance your career and Lawrence University Social Media Director Kasey Corrado will show you how to use LinkedIn to help create those connections.
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Friday, Oct. 6
Marine Corps Band Info Table: Capt. John Devroy will be on campus to talk about the Marine Corps Band and how to audition.  An audition date will also be set later this year so visit the table to learn how to prepare!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Conservatory, Lower Lobby

* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.

Program application periods open now!

Lawrence International Alumni Mentoring (LIAM) Program
Approximately ten students will be selected to receive personalized guidance from a group of International Alumni Mentors to increase readiness for a career in the United States. Sophomore and Junior FI visa holding students with an intent to gain employment in the United States upon graduation should apply. For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3179. Visit Career Services if you need help developing any piece of your application materials. Deadline: Friday, September 29, 5 p.m.

LSB Alumni Mentoring Program and Award:
The new Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Alumni Mentoring Program is offering support in preparing for and finding top business internship opportunities.
Fifteen students of Sophomore or Junior standing will be selected to receive training in a variety of aspects of business and support from a group of well-established alumni mentors in applying for internships.  Additionally, 1-3 candidates will receive funding AND mentoring to support their summer internships. This unique program integrates education and mentoring in business, interviewing and networking skills and support in finding internship opportunities.  For a full list and bios of alumni participants, please click here.  For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3154. Visit Career Services if you need help developing any piece of your application materials. Deadline:  Friday, October 6.

Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Mid-Term Reading Period Trip to Chicago
All majors are invited to register for this networking and immersion trip to Chicago with Lawrence alumni and other connections! Our group will depart from the Wriston turnaround on Thursday, October 19 and return to campus on Friday, October 20. For a trip agenda and details on how to register, please see LUworks Event ID: 3168. Deadline: Wednesday, October 11.

 

Upcoming Career Services Events

Internships 101 on Monday, September 25, 11:10 a.m. and Thursday, September 28, 4:30 p.m.
Before starting the internship search process, attend Internships 101 to learn about support, techniques and tools available to begin your internship search. Sessions will take place on Mondays and Thursdays, weeks two through four in Alice G. Chapman 140. NOTE: Bring your own device; laptops work best for this interactive presentation.

Monday, Sept. 25
Kimberly-Clark Info Table: Seniors! Currently Recruiting Two French Speaking – Customer Inventory Analysts.
Noon – 1 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table Area near Mailroom
Kimberly-Clark 1:1 Chats*
1:30 – 4 p.m.; Career Services Conference Room

Tuesday, Sept. 26
FBI Info Session: Learn more about internships and career opportunities with the FBI.
Noon – 1 p.m.; WCC, Arthur Vining Davis Room
FBI 1:1 Chats*
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.; Career Services Conference Room

Wednesday, Sept. 27
Strategies for Career Success: Interviewing w/Carl Hubbard, Kimberly-Clark
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Thursday, Sept. 28
1:1 Chats with Adam Breseman ’14*: Mid-Market Account Executive with Review Trackers.
2 – 3:30 p.m.; Career Services Conference Room

Friday, September 29
Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra and Building for Kids Info Session: Hear about current internship and volunteer opportunities at both organizations from Oliver Zornow ’10!
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.

Welcome to campus or back again

Career Services invites you to join us for any or all of these events.

Internships 101 on Monday, September 18 and Thursday, September 21

Before starting the internship search process, attend Internships 101 to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to begin your internship search. Sessions will take place on Mondays and Thursdays, weeks one through four in Alice G. Chapman 140.  See LUworks for more information.

NOTE: Bring your own device; laptops work best for this interactive presentation.

S4 has a new name!  Strategies for Career Success begins on Wednesday, September 20

This series prepares seniors for life after Lawrence by giving them the tools to effectively promote themselves, their skills and their experiences as they begin their career search. It meets every Wednesday at 11:10 a.m. in the Warch Campus Center.  See LUworks for more information.

Upcoming Employer and Alumni Visits

Friday, Sept. 15

Northwestern Mutual Info Table: Learn more about internships in financial planning.
11 a.m. – noon; Warch Campus Center, near Mailroom
Northwestern Mutual 1:1 Chats*
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.; Career Services

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Dodles Info Table: Recruiting for multiple internship positions!
11 a.m. – noon; Warch Campus Center, near Mailroom
Dodles Info Session
Noon – 1 p.m.; WCC, Arthur Vining Davis Room
Dodles Inc. 1:1 Chats*
1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Career Services 

Thursday, Sept. 21

Simplifeye Info Session with Austin Frank ’18: Learn more about internships and full time employment.
Noon – 1 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

College2AcuityBacon Tour:  Enjoy free bacon, chocolate and refreshments, giant Jenga, giveaways and more.  Phone interview guaranteed for any Junior or Senior who drops off their resume.

*Registration in LUworks is appreciated.

Northwestern Mutual Visit: Learn more about internships in financial planning.

Northwestern Mutual Info Table: Learn more about internships in financial planning.
11 a.m. – noon; Warch Campus Center, near the Mailroom

Northwestern Mutual 1:1 Chats*
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.; Career Services

Strategies for Career Success: Setting Goals / Resume and Cover Letter Writing
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; Runkel Room, Warch Campus Center