Career Week 2008

Northwest Nazarene University

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25:  STEP OUT IN STYLE

• Etiquette Dinner/Dress for Success Style Show - 6:00 p.m. - Brandt Center
• How to have a successful interview during a formal dinner
• Students and faculty will model appropriate business attire
• Door Prizes: Dinner for Two at the old Spaghetti Factory, Gift Basket from Brownstone Coffee 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26:  GET READY...SET...GO!

• Reality 101 Luncheon - 12:00 p.m. - Wordsworth Meeting Room       
  • A panel of recent graduates will discuss
    • What they wish they had known before they graduated
    • Tips on networking and finding the ideal job
    • Panel Members: Nick Vanassche, Nikki Bodenstab, Michelle Slonaker, Ryan Beymer, Carly Peck
  • Free copies of "Backpack to Briefcase" for the first 15 students who arrive
• Personal Career Coaching - 5:00 p.m. - Student Center
  • Assistance with resumes and mock interviews
• Career Fair Sneak Peek - 5:00 p.m. Student Center
• Question and Answer session with Career Fair recruiters
• Brianna Sparks, NW Mutual Financial Network 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27:  ALUMNI ARRIVAL

• Alumni Chapel - 10:20 a.m. - Brandt Center
  • Barb Robertson, NNU Assistant Athletic Director
• Alumni Fair - 11:30 a.m. - Student Center
  • Network with alumni in your major field of interst
  • Question & Answer session with Alumni, Faculty, and Students
  • Internship, recruiting, and interviewing opportunities

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28:  EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES

• Career Fair - 10:00 a.m. - NNU Johnson Sports Center
  • More than 100 organizations and 40% of NNU students attend
  • Students from 12 colleges and universities are invited
  • Network and find out about specific careers
  • Research full-time or part-time employment and internship opportunities
  • Win great door prizes and enjoy free food
  • Exhibitor Presentations - resume writing, interviewing tips, etc.
  • Greg Giersch: "Getting the Interview" - Journal Broadcast Group
  • Door Prizes: Round Trip Southwest Ticket, 7" DVD viewer, USB Drives, Gift Certificates and more.......

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29:  DESTINATION SUCCESS

• Interviews with prospective employers