Career Development Workshop Series • Fall 2010

Public Speaking Skills
Thursday, 10/21 • McEwen 011 • 4:15-5:15PM
Kenn Gaither, Associate Dean and Associate Professor for the School of Communications, discusses strategies and techniques for becoming a strong public speaker.

Self-Marketing for the Job Search
Tuesday, 10/26 • McEwen 011 • 4:15-5:15PM
Ross Wade, Assistant Director of Career Services for the School of Communications, discusses how to effectively market yourself through resumes, cover letters and Web 2.0 applications.

Graduate School Panel
Thursday, 11/11 • McEwen 011 • 4:15-5:15PM
Elon faculty with experience in graduate admissions discusses what graduate programs really want to see from applicants, and explain the best ways to get into your desired graduate program.
Panelists:

• Crystal Anderson, PhD – Associate Professor of English; Coordinator, American Studies Program; Faculty Fellow, Multicultural Center
          o  Graduate Admissions Committee, American Studies, University of Kansas (2005-2007); Graduate Admissions Committee, English, Ohio University (2001-2004)

• Paul Castro, MFA – Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Communications, Cinema
          o Admissions Committee for UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television
(2005-2010)

How to be a Job Search Ninja
Tuesday, 11/16 • McEwen 011 • 4:15-5:15PM
Ross Wade, Assistant Director of Career Services for the School of Communications, discusses methods and resources for facilitating a successful job search.

Job Interview Skills
Tuesday, 11/30 • McEwen 011 • 4:15-5:15PM
Ross Wade, Assistant Director of Career Services for the School of Communications, reviews common job interview questions and answers, as well as how to successfully prepare for and
follow-up after an interview.

Internship Search Workshop
Thursday, 12/2 • McEwen 002 • 4:15-5:15PM
Nagatha Tonkins, Director of Internships for the School of Communications,  and School of COMM interns discuss ways to research, find and apply for meaningful internships.