The Industry Engagement Office in collaboration with Graduate Affairs and Saudi Initiatives will host its Seventh Annual KICP Career Day:
Thursday, March 17
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Museum and Conference Center (bldg. 19)
Event activities commence on Wednesday, March 16, with company presentations from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. followed by an employer panel from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. and a meet-and-greet networking opportunity for students and employers from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
On the morning of March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., company presentations will take place. The main event will then shift to the Conference Center (bldg. 19) from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., where students will meet with company representatives to discuss summer 2016 internship options and full-time employment opportunities.
Graduate Affairs specialists have been preparing students for several weeks with assessments, mock interviews and CV/résumé analysis. Preparation intensifies two weeks prior to the event with additional assistance, including a “psychology of interview” workshop, effective communication sessions, social networking workshops (by LinkedIn), an adaptive leadership seminar and other professional guidance.