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The 8th Annual Career Discovery Week
 Session Schedule by Topic - Career Planning & Exploration

Click on the event title for additional details. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free, open to all members of the UW community, and require no advance registration. Those sessions at UW Bothell and UW Tacoma are noted, all others take place at the UW Seattle campus.

Why You Should Get an Advanced Degree
Updated title: How Does an Advanced Degree Fit Into Your Future? For more info and to register: http://www.kplu.org/advanceddegreefair/schedule.html
Tuesday, January 16, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
WA State Convention Ctr AdmissionPre-Registration Required
Career Preparation Workshop
Tuesday, January 16, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MGH 134-Lobby
Minority Career Fair
open to all students and alumni
Wednesday, January 17, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
HUB Ballroom
Successful Interviews Workshop
Friday, January 19, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
MGH 134
Making Career Connections
Friday, January 19, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
MGH 134
Making Career Connections
Monday, January 22, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
MGH 134
What Can You Do with a Major in Drama ?
Find out how to shatter the stereotype of the unemployed theatre artist from this networking session. Panelists: M.CHAMBERLIN, A.PARKER, A.TSAO
Monday, January 22, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
HPT
Internships: What, When, Why
Monday, January 22, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
MGH 389
Etiquette Dinner and Fashion Show
Note: Tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. They go on sale at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the Center for Career Services, 134 Mary
Monday, January 22, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
HUB E. Ballroom
How to Make the Most of an Internship
Monday, January 22, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
UW Tacoma - DOU 260
So You Think You Have Skills to Get a Job?
Tuesday, January 23, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
UW Tacoma - CP 106
Job Interview Portfolios for Procrastinators
Tuesday, January 23, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
MGH 136
Career Planning for the Less Decided
Tuesday, January 23, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
ECC Black Room
Resumes in the 21st Century
Tuesday, January 23, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
MGH 134
Exploring Graduate School Options
Presented by Kaplan
Tuesday, January 23, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
UW Bothell - UW1 103
What Can You Do With a Major in Cinema Studies?
Come hear from recent UW graduates about opportunities right here in Seattle that could transform the direction your education take you.
Tuesday, January 23, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
HUT 205/Cabaret Theatre
Resume Building for Freshmen
Note: The session takes place in UW2 Room 030 (was listed in the print brochure as Room 30).
Wednesday, January 24, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
UW Bothell - UW2 030
Using Undergraduate Research to Refine Your Career Goals
Wednesday, January 24, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
SMI 309
Career Advice for Students of Color
Wednesday, January 24, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
ECC Native Room
Passions & Choices: Finding the Right Career For You
Wednesday, January 24, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
UW Bothell - UW1 103
Exploring Graduate School Options
Presented by Kaplan
Wednesday, January 24, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
HUB 309
Employer Panel: Successful Interviewing
Wednesday, January 24, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
HUB 310
Land a Job You Love with the Degree You Have!
This session has been cancelled.
Wednesday, January 24, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
HUB 108SnacksPre-Registration Required
UW Tacoma Alumni-Student Networking Lunch
Please RSVP online by 12 noon, Wednesday, January 24, 2007 to attend this lunch session.
Thursday, January 25, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
UW Tacoma - Academic Building Tacoma Room (GWP 320)SnacksPre-Registration Required
Successful Interviews Workshop
Thursday, January 25, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
MGH 134
The Path from Undergraduate Research to Graduate School and Beyond
Thursday, January 25, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
LOW 219
How to Choose a Major
Thursday, January 25, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
HUB 200C
Working Artist: Career Advice for Students in the Visual Arts
Two professional artists and a representative from ArtistTrust will give you insider advice about finding success as a practicing artist.
Thursday, January 25, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
ART 003
Exploring Graduate School Options
Presented by Kaplan
Thursday, January 25, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
HUB 200B
Majors Fair
Friday, January 26, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
UW Tacoma - CP CP Atrium
Preparing Your Portfolio: How to Photograph Your Work and Other Useful Advice
Learn how to take professional-quality photographs and slides of your artwork for archiving, portfolios, grad school applications, gallery submissions
Friday, January 26, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
ART 003
Careers in the Film and Entertainment Industry
Learn about some great careers and obtain tips for forging your own career in show biz!
Friday, January 26, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
HUT 205/Cabaret Theater
ENGAGE: Create Your Competitive Career Advantage!
This session is open to all students and alumni. For more info and to pre-register, call 206.543.0535.
Saturday, January 27, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
MGH 134SnacksAdmissionPre-Registration Required
Resumes in the 21st Century
Monday, January 29, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
MGH 134
I Can't Believe They Pay Me to Do What I Love!
This free session is open to all UW alumni, students and staff.
Wednesday, January 31, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
UWAA Fireplace RoomSnacks
How to Handle Tough Job Interviews
Note: This is a new session that wasn't listed in the print brochure.
Thursday, February 1, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
UW Bothell - UW1 041
Husky Happy Hour
Business School alumni only
Thursday, February 1, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
BluWater Bistro SnacksPre-Registration Required
Early Career Passion Search
10-session series beginning February 5th. For more info or to register, call 206.686.5433
Monday, February 5, 6:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Centerpoint Institute AdmissionPre-Registration Required
Working at the UW: Alumni Open House
This event is free to all UW alumni, but space is limited and advance registration is required.
Tuesday, February 6, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
UWAA Fireplace RoomSnacksPre-Registration Required
Values Exploration: Developing a Focus for Academic and Career Decisions
Tuesday, February 13, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
PAR Schmitz Hall 401
Dependable Strengths Seminar
2-1/2 day workshop: February 22-24
Thursday, February 22, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
MGH 134AdmissionPre-Registration Required
The Energy Edge: 3 Strategies to Transform Your Energy, Transform Your Life
$35. the additional processing fee of $5 is waived for UWAA members.
Saturday, February 24, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
ICH Women's CenterAdmissionPre-Registration Required
Snacks Snacks      Admission Admission      Pre-Registration Required Pre-Registration Required

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