Career Services

Tuesday, February 13
Workforce Career Fair Orientation*: Those who have registered to attend the Workforce Career Fair are required to attend this orientation to learn fundamental networking skills before you engage with nearly 200 employers who will be attending the fair Tuesday, February 20. Those who are still interested in attending can register on LUworks before February 12 and follow the steps to confirm your place.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 5 – 6 p.m.; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall, Room 202

Wednesday, February 14
Career Services Pop Up Table: Stop by to say hello to the team from Career Services, learn about the latest internship postings, ask questions and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; WCC, Near Mail Room

Omer Sayeed ‘87 Presentation: Hear Omer, Senior Vice President at Optum Advisory Services, discuss how to engage in career planning early and how to strategize your career pathway into consulting at Optum. Please note, students who have been admitted into the Lawrence Scholars in Business Program should attend this presentation.
6 – 7 p.m.; WCC, Cinema

Thursday, February 15
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, come chat with Michelle Cheney, our Internship Advisor, about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

David Eddy ’81 and Chiao-Yu Tuan ’14 have graciously offered to provide an insider’s view into the ecosystem of Silicon Valley, taking place this year during spring break.  Visits will include Facebook, Google and Airbnb among other networking stops and events. The application process consists of a resume and cover letter being emailed to Amanda Netzel, Assistant Director of Career Services, by Monday, February 19 at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, come chat with Michelle Cheney, our Internship Advisor, about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11:00 a.m. – noon; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

Wednesday, February 7
Strategies for Career Services – Navigating your First Year out of College: Strategies for Career Success is a five week program that prepares seniors and other students for life after Lawrence by giving you the tools to effectively promote yourself, your skills and your experiences as you begin your career search. Join alumni in this session for tips on getting off to a good start in your life after Lawrence!
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Career Services Pop Up Table: Stop by to say hello to the team from Career Services, learn about the latest internship postings, ask questions and more!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; WCC, Near Mail Room

SAVE THE DATE!

February 15^th from 8 – 9:30 p.m.

Esch Hurvis Studio Warch Campus Center

Career Services is hosting the INx: Internship Information Exchange. Come hear the stories of past interns and network with them and local employers who currently host internships. If you are in your internship search this is a great event to learn from other students about their experiences and connect with those who were their employers for their internship. This is a come as you are event so feel free to stop by any time during the evening!  Faculty and Staff welcome. LU Works Event ID #3378

Don’t miss this year’s Workforce Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, February 20 where nearly 200 recruiters will be seeking college students just like you! Network and connect with employers 1:1! Registration in LUworks is required no later than Monday, February 12!

Tuesday, January 30
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, come chat with Michelle Cheney, our Internship Advisor, about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11:00 a.m. – Noon; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

Wednesday, January 31
Strategies for Career Services – Managing Your Money and Repaying Loans: Strategies for Career Success is a five week program that prepares seniors and other students for life after Lawrence by giving them the tools to effectively promote themselves, their skills and their experiences as they begin their career search. This session will focus on budgeting advice, using credit and paying back student loans with special guest Belinda Dahl, Retail Relationship Banker with BMO Harris Bank.
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Career Services Pop Up Table: Join Career Services at the Wellness Center to learn about upcoming events, the latest internship postings and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; Wellness Center Lobby

Friday, February 2
RESCHEDULED:  Alumnus to Student: Grad school abroad with Lawrence Scholar in Business Award Recipient Tony Darling `13:  Hear about Tony’s career path and how his degree in Economics and Government led to studying public policy in Russia. Learn also how he is looking ahead to careers in consulting.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

*Advanced registration in LUworks required

Saturday, January 20
U.S. Marine Corps Band Recruiting Table:  Join Dylan Richardson ’16 (Bassoon) and Capt. John Devroy as they discuss the Marine Corps Band and how to audition. Following the table, dine in Andrew Commons to hear Dylan and his Woodwind Quintet perform.
3 – 5 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Commons
5 – 7 p.m.; Woodwind Quintet Performance, Andrew Commons

Tuesday, January 23
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, attend this session to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11:00 a.m. – noon; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

Wednesday, January 24
Strategies for Career Services – Making Professional Connections: Strategies for Career Success is a five week program that prepares seniors and other students for life after Lawrence by giving them the tools to effectively promote themselves, their skills and their experiences as they begin their career search. This session will focus on making Professional Connections and will feature Jonathan Bauer ‘83!
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Cinema

Deloitte Consulting Info Table:  Chat with Jonathan Bauer ’83 about getting engaged in the career process early and how to prepare for a career in consulting.
12:15 – 1 p.m.; Lobby Table near Mail Room
*1:1 chat times TBD; See LUworks

Career Services Pop-Up Table:  Join Career Services and the Wellness Center for free chair massages, fruit and granola while learning about upcoming events, the latest internship postings and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; Seeley G. Mudd Library

Thursday, January 25
Alumnus to Student: Grad school abroad with Lawrence Scholar in Business Award Recipient Tony Darling `13:  Hear about Tony’s career path and how his degree in Economics and Government led to studying public policy in Russia. Learn also how he is looking ahead to careers in consulting.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Internships 101
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall. See above for details!

Friday, January 26
State of Wisconsin Summer Internships:  Hear from Jennifer Zschernitz, Senior Executive Equal Opportunity Specialist at the State of Wisconsin, about multiple summer internships available with the state and how to masterfully maneuver the application process.
*1:1 Chats , 10 a.m. – Noon; Alice G. Chapman, Second Floor, Career Services Conference Room
Noon – 2 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Mail Room
* Registration through LUworks is required.

Tuesday, January 16
Internships 101:  Before starting the internship search process, attend a session to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11:00 a.m. – noon; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

Wednesday, January 17
Strategies for Career Success – Interviewing: Strategies for Career Success is a five week program that prepares seniors and other students for life after Lawrence by giving them the tools to effectively promote themselves, their skills and their experiences as they begin their career search. This session will focus on preparing for interviews featuring Carl Hubbard, College Recruiting Manager at Kimberly-Clark!
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Cinema

Career Services Pop-Up Table:  Chat with members of Career Services about upcoming events, see the latest internship postings and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Mail Room

Student to Student: Summer Internships with Pacon presented by Jake Roeper `18: Hear about Jake Roeper ’18’s experience as a Finance Intern at Pacon, a leading global supplier of education, art, and craft products. Learn how you can pursue summer internships at the organization.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Thursday, January 18
Internships 101
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

Friday, January 19
Alumni to Student: Summer Internships at the Boldt Company: Learn about 2018 Summer Internship opportunities at the Boldt Company from Trevor Hietpas ’16. Trevor was a Lawrence intern who turned his experience into a full time position at Boldt. He is now recruiting new interns for the summer of 2018.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table Area near Mailroom
*1:1 Chats to follow, see LUworks

* Registration through LUworks is required.

Tuesday, Jan. 9
Internships 101:  Before starting the internship search process, attend one of these sessions to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
*11 a.m. – noon; Alice G. Chapman, Career Services Conference Room

Boy & Girls Club of the Fox Valley Info Table:  Looking for experience working with youth? Stop by to learn more about part-time jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities with the Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; WCC, West Lobby Table near Commons

Wednesday, Jan. 10
Strategies for Career Success:  Setting Goals/Resume and Cover Letter Writing:  A successful launch to your career depends on setting goals and knowing what you want in a job.  We’ll discuss how to set those goals and also go over how to prepare your resume and cover letter.
*11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Cinema

Career Services Pop-Up Table:  Chat with members of Career Services about upcoming events, see the latest internship postings and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Mail Room

Editorial Internships with Fox Cities Magazine:  Hear first-hand about Fox Cities Magazine’s Editorial Internship from Senior Editor Amelia Compton Wolff. Gain magazine publishing, writing, web and social media experience while getting an inside look at the workings of a monthly publication.
*5 – 6 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Thursday, Jan. 11
Internships 101:  Before starting the internship search process, attend one of these sessions to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
*4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Alice G. Chapman, Career Services Conference Room

* Registration through LUworks is appreciated.