Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Time: 1:30-4:30 pm
Location: Student Center Katz Gymnasium
Dress Code: Professional attire required
Registration:
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Schedule:
1:00 - 1:30 pm – Student Check-In and Registration
1:30 - 3:00 pm - 'The Value of Internships' Alumni & Mentor Panel
3:00 - 4:30 pm – Employer Networking Social
"What do I have to gain at the Career Conference?"
- Insight - Hear what Curry Alumni and Mentors have to say about their career paths, and what steps they've taken in life to get where they are
- Direction - Discover new paths that may be open and interesting to you, and how you can get started
- Guidance - Share your story and gain advice from alumni, mentors, faculty, and employers
- Development - Expand the skills you'll need to succeed on your own career path in an exploratory setting
- Network - Make new connections and find fantastic opportunities with the many organizations in attendance, including part-time, full-time, internship, and volunteer positions
'The Value of Internships' - Alumni & Mentor Panel:
Exactly how important are internships? What do employers in different industries really look for when hiring? What do internships look like in different fields? Join us as we explore the answers to these and many other questions on our Alumni & Mentor panel, moderated by Professor Bob MacNeil, starting at 1:30 PM in the Katz Gym!
The Panel:
- Kerlley Aime' - Deputy Director of Human Resources at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Kevin James Coleman '15 Com - News Reporter at WBZ News Boston
- Catherine McCray-Manigault - Childcare Manager, Special Needs Coordinator at The SPARK Center of Boston Medical Center
- Maggie Notopoulos - Internship Program Coordinator at the Museum of Science
- Elton Silva '14 Com/Bus - Senior Advisor in Pharmacy Product Development at CVS Health
Employer Networking Social:
After the panel, students of all class years and majors are encouraged to gather in the Katz Gym to chat with employers, mentors, alumni, and faculty. Discover more about where life could take you after graduation, ask for advice on your current path and what steps you could be taking to further your goals, make new connections for yourself and your peers, and find that next internship or work opportunity you've been seeking!
Curry Connections Mentors, alumni and friends of Curry College, will be available to assist you in navigating the crowd and making the most of your time, as well as to offer direct guidance and connections themselves. Suggestions for great questions to ask and how to approach others in a networking event will also be made available.
FAQ
"How should I dress?"
This event is Professional Attire - Try these links on Women's, Men's, and Gender Neutral professional attire for tips!
"What should I bring?"
Copies of your resume (at least 15!), business cards if you have them, and a simple folder to store those items. Need help with creating or obtaining any of these items? Make an Appointment with us and we'll be happy to assist you!
"Can I check-in after 1:30?"
Yes! Check-in will remain open through the entire event.
"Do I have to attend the whole event?"/"I can't make it to part of the event..."
Have class or practice? That's okay! Please feel welcome to stop in for as much of the event as you can, staff will be on hand to check you in.
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