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Professional Development Series The series will provide students with a competitive edge entering the labor market and is aimed at enhancing the foundational learning students gain in the classroom by providing real-world career preparation. The programming associated with the series helps students to gain career-oriented skills, such as résumé-writing and interviewing techniques, while also helping them to focus and define their academic and career interests.

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Events include:

Freshman Year Kick-Off

The Sophomore Symposium

Career Planning Workshops

"Competitive Edge" Etiquette Dinner and Seminar

"Career Night" sponsored by the DB Advisory Council

The Sophomore Symposium

Executive Mentor Program

2012-2013 Calendar of Events

FRESHMAN YEAR	September 4, 2012 University Convocation - Welcome Class of 2012 Bellarmine Lawn 4:30 p.m. Contact: Student Programs and Leadership Development September 18, 2012 The Study Abroad Fair BCC Lower Level 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: Office of International Programs October 9, 2012 The Dream Share Project - Film BCC Oak Room 7 p.m. Contact: Contact: Student Programs and Leadership Development October 25, 2012 Majors/Minors Information Fair BCC Oak Room 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Office of Academic Engagement Spring 2013 Maximizing the Dolan School of Business Experience: Learn from Fellow DSB Students Dolan School of Business TBD Contact: DSB Dean's Office Spring 2013 Communication Etiquette and Professionalism TBD TBD Contact: Student Programs and Leadership Development Ongoing DSB Clubs and Organizations: Get Involved Dolan School of Business Contact: Young Business Leaders of America, Accounting Club, International Studies/Business Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Finance Club, Management Club, Marketing Club Ongoing Time-Management Peaks and Pitfalls OEA: Kelley Center By Appointment Contact: Office of Exploratory Academic Advising
SOPHOMORE YEAR	September 18, 2012 The Study Abroad Fair BCC Lower Level 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: Office of International Programs September 19, 2012 Resume in the Village Village 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Contact: Career Planning September 24, 2012 DSB Sophomore Symposium I: Academic Programs and Co-Curricular Opportunities BCC Oak Room 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Contact: Dolan School of Business October 24 - November 26 Sophomore Success Dinner Series Kelley Presentation Room 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Contact: Career Planning February 2013 DSB Sophomore Symposium II: Career Preparation Panel BCC Oak Room 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact: Dolan School of Business By Appointment Strong Interest Inventory/Myers-Briggs Assessment Career Planning Center By Appointment Contact: Career Planning Center
JUNIOR YEAR	September 27, 2012 Career Fair Rec Plex Contact: Career Planning Center October 11, 2012 From Classrooms to Corporations:Richard Leo, Vice President for Business Management at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Kelley Presentation Room 5-6:30 p.m. Contact: DSB Dean's Office November 1, 2012 Stags in Business: DSB Advisory Council Career Seminar DSB Dining Room 5 p.m. Contact: DSB Dean's Office November 13, 2012 Using Social Media to Get Ahead with Alumni Kelley Presentation Room 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Contact: Career Planning Center January 7-11, 2013 Alumni Job Shadow Week Contact: Career Planning Center to register February 19, 2013 Gaining that Competitive Edge: Business Etiquette Dinner and Seminar DSB Dining Room 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Contact: DSB Dean's Office February 21, 2013 Career Fair Rec Plex Contact: Career Planning Center Spring 2013 Internship Preparation and Professionalism Dolan School of Business TBD Contact: DSB Internship Office Ongoing Experiential Learning Opportunities International Education, Internships, Service Learning Contact: International Programs, DSB Internship Office, Service Learning
SENIOR YEAR	September 18, 2012 LinkedIn: Advanced Techniques for Job Search Improvement Webinar 1-2 p.m. Contact: Alumni Career Services September 19, 2012 Career Services for Seniors at the Beach Penfield Pavilion II 12-4 p.m. Contact: Career Planning Center September 27, 2012 Career Fair Rec Plex Contact Career Planning October 11, 2012 From Classrooms to Corporations: Richard Leo, Vice President for Business Management at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Kelley Presentation Room 5-6:30 p.m. Contact: DSB Dean's Office October 16, 2012 Career Strategies: Insight from an Executive Recruiter Webinar 1-2 p.m. Contact: Alumni Career Services October 20, 2012 Successfully Managing Your Career: Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr. Don Gibson, Dean of the Dolan School of Business DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Multi-media Room #101 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact: Alumni Career Services November 1, 2012 Stags in Business: DSB Advisory Council Career Seminar DSB Dining Room 5 p.m. Contact: DSB Dean's Office November 7, 2012 DSB Graduate Programs Information Session: MBA, MS Accounting, MS Finance Kelley Presentation Room 6 p.m., By Appointment Contact: DSB Dean's Office, Dr. Mark Ligas, Associate Dean February 19, 2013 Gaining that Competitive Edge: Business Etiquette Dinner and Seminar DSB Dining Room 5:30-9:30 p.m. Contact: DSB Dean's Office February 21, 2013 Career Fair Rec Plex Contact: Career Planning Center April 16, 2013 Backpack to Briefcase TBD TBD Contact: Career Planning Center Spring 2013 Effective Job Search Strategies TBD TBD Contact: Career Planning Center Spring 2013 DSB Graduate Programs Information Session: MBA, MS Accounting, MS Finanace TBD, By Appointment Contact: DSB Dean's Office, Dr. Mark Ligas, Associate Dean