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January 16-21, 2009

Spring Training is a series of workshops, interviews, and networking sessions designed to prepare students for job and internship recruitment. The fun and educational sessions will take place on two days, January 16th and January 21, 2008. Additional opportunities are also available for students to participate in Resume PRO and Interview PRO with guest corporate recruiters. See the schedule of events listed below.

Don't miss your chance!
RSVP
below to attend this inaugural event.

Upon completion of Spring Training 2009,
students will know:

  • How to execute an effective job search
    using a well-written resume / cover letter and
    a well-designed job search strategy
  • How to interview and network successfully
  • How to use the Career Wings system and
    the resources available to all students through
    the Career Management Center
  • The basics of business etiquette

Coggin College Spring Training

 

 

 

 
 
 
Schedule of Events
SPRING TRAINING DAY #1: Fundamentals Camp
Friday, January 16, 2009

Casual dress is acceptable—official Coggin College Spring Training baseball t-shirts will be distributed at check in or students may pick up shirts in advance from the Career Management Center once they’ve RSVP’d.

Sessions take place in the Coggin College of Business, Stein Auditorium (Building 42, Room 1020).

12:30-1:00 PM

FREE Lunch & registration, distribution of employer packets, backpacks with goodies and Spring Training baseball t-shirts.

1:00 PM

Introduction of Spring Training
Guest presenters

1:15-2:15 PM

Session 1
Room A : Job Search Basic Training (STAR 1 Workshop)
Room B
: TBD

2:15-2:30 PM Break
2:30-3:30 PM

Session 2
Room A : Interviewing for Success (STAR 2 Workshop)
Room B :
TBD

3:45-4:30 PM

Session 3
Room A: P.R.E.P. Panel - How to Work a Career Expo
Room B: TBD

4:30 PM Dismiss
 
RESUME PRO :
January 20& 21

Employer representatives will be in the Coggin College of Business Career Management Center on two days; January 20 & 21th to critique student resumes. Take advantage of this opportunity to have your resume critiqued by an industry professional so that you can improve your resume for many of the upcoming recruitment events happening this semester in the Career Management Center. This is also a great opportunity to network, so make the most of this unique opportunity and sign up today! To sign up for a resume critique, log in to Career Wings. For additional information about this or other Career Management Center events, please call 620-2067.

   
INTERVIEW PRO:
January 27& 29

Employer representatives will be in the Coggin College of Business Career Management Center on two days; January 27& 29th to participate in practice interviews with students. Take advantage of this opportunity to have a simulated interview with an industry professional so that you can improve your interview skills for many of the upcoming recruitment events happening this semester in the Career Management Center. This is also a great opportunity to network, so make the most of this unique opportunity and sign up today! To sign up for a practice interview, log in to Career Wings. For additional information about this or other Career Management Center events, please call 620-2067.

   
SPRING TRAINING DAY #2: Homerun Connections
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Professional dress is required.
Reception will take place in the University Center, Board of Trustees Room
(Building 43, located at the Kernan Blvd entrance).
3:45 PM Registration
4:00 PM

Networking for Success - Guest Speaker
Networking is crucial in building and maintaining career relationships. Whether you are searching for a career position, marketing your own business, representing your student club, or merely developing professional links, developing your skills in the art of networking will definitely help you succeed.

 

Meet the Team Networking Social
Practice what you’ve learned during the Networking for Success seminar by networking with professional recruiters, Coggin College Faculty and Staff members, Coggin College Alumni and members of the Jacksonville business community. Enjoy heavy appetizers and beverages while developing your personal network!

   
UNF WINTER CAREER EXPO:
Thursday, January 22, 2008
1:00 pm -
5:00 pm

Utilize the skills learned during Spring Training and multiply your potential at this year's Winter Career Expo at the UNF University Center. Approximately 100 employers from various industries will be on hand recruiting for internships, cooperative education, part-time employment, and full-time employment. Current UNF students and alumni are admitted free.

Remember to bring your UNF student ID, 20-40 resumes, and a smile. Business attire is required.

 
           
 
For More Information


Visit the
Career Management Center
in Building 42, Room 2021

Call (904) 620-2067

Or email
coggin.careers@unf.edu

 

 
RSVP for Spring Training


Students wishing to attend must register online via CareerWings and create a profile.

Once registered in Career Wings, RSVP for Spring Training by clicking on the “Events” tab at the top of the page, and then select the “Workshop” tab.
You must RSVP for Day 1 & 2 separately.

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