Career Education Center
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Location
(5) Palace Road Building
Suite P304
One Palace Road
Email: careers@simmons.edu
Phone: 617.521.2488
Hours
Academic year:
Monday - Thursday:
8:30am to 7:00pm
Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Career counselors are available by appointment.
June through August:
Monday - Thursday:
8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am to 2pm.
CEC Upcoming Events
For more information or to register for an on-campus event call 617-521-2488 or register online at careerlink.simmons.edu under "Career Events." For off-campus events, please see the appropriate contact info below.
Fall 2008
Orientation - CEC Presentation
Tuesday, September 2nd, 12:45-1:30pm and 1:30-2:15pm in the Special Functions Room, MCB
Wednesday, September 3rd, 9:15-10:00am and 10:00-10:45am in L-305, LeFavour 3rd floor
First Year Students: Come meet the team that can assist you in choosing a major, skills/interests assessment, writing a resume, and landing that first internship or job! Our presentation will include a short video to introduce our staff and brief overviews of some of the services we provide, including one-on-one counseling and job search tools. We will be offering this elective session four times during Orientation.
CAREER FAIR
Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair
Monday, September 15, 5:00-8:00 pm, Fitness and Recreation Center, Boston University, 915 Commonwealth, Boston
Further your career through grad school. Attend panel sessions and meet representatives from over 130 public interest and social change graduate degree programs. For more information visit idealist.org
CEC Fens Info Table and Raffle
Tuesday, September 16th, 11:00am-1:30pm
Fens Lobby, MCB Lower Level
Get quick answers to your questions about what the CEC can offer you! Stop by and pick up information on our fall programs and Optimal Resume, our exciting new online resume builder. Enjoy some dessert and sign up to enter a raffle for a Java City gift card.
CAREER FAIR
Women For Hire Career Expo
Tuesday, September 23rd, 10:00am-2:00pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel (North Tower), 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02199
Both students and alums should consider attending this fair for women at all stages of their careers. Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers. Admission is free, but resumes and business attire are required. For more info or to register, go to www.womenforhire.com/career_expos.
FOUR-STEP CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Step One: Assess Fit and Focus
Wednesday, September 24, 3:30-5:00pm, Career Resource Library - One Palace Road, 304E
Assessment: Uncovering Your Strengths, Interests, and Values
Gain insights about yourself and your career needs. Learn to identify ingredients of a good fit to make satisfying decisions about your major, internship and career path.
Employer Information Table: Ameriprise Financial
Monday, September 29th, 11:00am-2:00pm
Fens Lobby, MCB Lower Level
Ameriprise Financial, America's leader in financial planning, is coming to campus to give student information about opportunities with their organization. If you are interested in a job or career in financial services, be sure to stop by and bring a resume, a strong handshake, and lots of questions.
Workshop: Get a Grip on Grad School
Tuesday, September 30th, 2:30-4:00 pm
Career Resource Library: One Palace Road, 304E
Choose the best graduate school to attain your career objectives. Learn how to evaluate programs, navigate the application process, determine costs, identify funding resources, and make informed decisions.
CAREER FAIR
Northeastern University Mega Career Fair
Thursday, October 2nd, 2:00-6:00pm
Cabot Cage, Northeastern University, 400 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
All Simmons students are invited! Head down the street to attend one of the largest career fairs in the Boston area this fall. With over 300 employers scheduled to attend, this fair will have something for everyone. Bring copies of your resume, dress professionally, and meet employers looking to fill full-time and internship positions. Ideal for seniors looking for that first full-time job after graduation. For more information, including a list of attending employers, visit careerservices.neu.edu/career_fairs/index.php.
FOUR-STEP CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Step Two: Explore and Research Options
Wednesday, October 8th, 3:30-5:00pm
Career Resource Library: One Palace Road, 304E
Exploration: Discovering Your Career Options
Discover where your major can take you by learning how to gather information from the Career Resource Library, CareerLink and other valuable online resources. Learn how to find what you need to know online and through contacts. Experience a fun and effective networking approach to conduct informational interviews.
Employer Information Table: TripAdvisor, Inc.
Wednesday, October 15, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fens Lobby, MCB Lower Level
TripAdvisor, the Newton-based travel information website, is one of the area’s most successful web firms – and they are coming to campus! The company is young, growing, and has opportunities in sales, marketing, product management, technology, and more. If you are interested in a job or career in online publishing or the dynamic Internet space, be sure to stop by and learn more.
CAREER FAIR
Boston University Fall Career Expo
Thursday, October 16th , 2:30-6:00pm
George Sherman Student Union, Boston University, 775 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
All Simmons students are invited to participate in this great opportunity to meet employers and gather career information. Pre-registration is not required, but be sure to bring lots of resumes and dress professionally. Ideal for seniors looking for that first full-time job after graduation. For more information, go to www.bu.edu/careers.
Family Weekend CEC Information Table
Friday, October 17th, 11:00am-2:00pm in the Fens Lobby, MCB Lower Level
Saturday, October 18, 9:00-11:00am in the MCB
We're back at the Fens, and this time the whole family is invited! Whether you are in your first year or a senior, stop by and find out how the CEC can support your career development needs throughout your college years.
Employer Information Table: Staples, Inc.
Monday, October 20th, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Fens Lobby, MCB Lower Level
Staples Inc., based in Framingham, MA and the world's largest office products company, is coming to campus to give students information about opportunities with their organization. If you are interested in an internship, job or career in retail with one of the area's leading companies, be sure to stop by and bring a resume.
FOUR-STEP CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Step Three: Create a Strategic Plan & Prepare for Employment or Graduate School
Wednesday, October 22nd, 3:30-5:00pm
Career Resource Library: One Palace Road, 304E
Preparation: Writing a Powerful Resume and Cover Letter
Take the mystery out of building these important marketing tools, and increase your chances of landing an interview. Learn what to include in a resume, and how to develop powerful accomplishment statements. Get inside tips on how to customize your cover letters to fit job requirements.
Communications Career Information Exchange
Wednesday October 22, 5:30-7:30pm
Suffolk University Law School, 1st Floor Conference Room, 120 Tremont St, Boston
Calling all communication majors! And any other Simmons students interested in the field. Learn about communications careers from professionals in the industry. Find out what it's like to work for public relations and advertising agencies; print, TV, and radio journalism; marketing and event management; corporate communications; web and Internet publishing; and more. Note: this is an educational networking event, not a job fair. Sponsored by the College Career Centers of Boston (CCCOB).
Choosing a Major
Sunday, November 2, 5:30-7:30 pm, Simmons Hall Lounge
Undecided or want to change your major? Come to this highly interactive workshop designed to help with the process of evaluating and choosing a major. Take the mystery out of finding a good fit. Participate in fun activities and get helpful tips and resources that speak to your strengths and interests for exploring your options. Enjoy some refreshments.
FOUR-STEP CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Step Four: Execute the Plan and Conduct a Search
Wednesday, November 5, 3:30-5:00pm
Implementation: Interviewing with Impact
Effective interviewing takes research, preparation, and practice. Learn what to anticipate in an interview, how to prepare for traditional and behavioral interview questions, and the keys to making a positive impression on the hiring manager.
Resumania
Thursday, November 13, 12:00-1:30 pm in the Fens Lobby, MCB
2:30-4:00 pm in the MCB Lobby, first floor
5:30-7:00pm in the Bartol Dining Hall
Need a resume facelift? Stop by one of three resume stations to have your resume quickly critiqued by human resource professionals and career coaches.
Jobs and Careers Using Your Travel and Study Abroad Experience
Wednesday, November 19, 3:00-4:30pm
Review a variety of occupations in the USA and internationally that could maximize your education, use your travel savvy, or send you abroad again - and this time you'll get paid! Hear about careers in development, environmental issues, social change, and more.
To register for an event call 617-521-2488 or register online at http://careerlink.simmons.edu.
Looking for events not listed here?
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