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Internship Strategies Workshop
Graduate School Admissions Workshop
Graduate School Admissions Workshop
Monday, October 1
12pm - 1pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room A
This workshop presents information and advice on applying to graduate and professional programs, including details on the various admission tests, personal statements, references, and appropriate application timelines.
Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop
Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop
Monday, October 1
1pm - 2pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
Bring your charged laptop with you - All Students Welcome, No Registration Required!
University of California-San Diego Graduate School of International Relations & Pacific Studies
University of California-San Diego Graduate School of International Relations & Pacific Studies
Monday, October 1
5pm - 6pm
Sadler Center, York Room
Microsoft Corporation PreNight/Interview Prep.
Microsoft Corporation PreNight/Interview Prep.
Monday, October 1
7pm - 8pm
Cohen Career Center, Conference Room, 2nd floor
PreNight/Interview Prep. for students selected to interview with Microsoft on 10/2.
General Services Administration PreNight Reception
General Services Administration PreNight Reception
Monday, October 1
7pm - 8:30pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
PreNight reception for students selected to interview with General Services Administration on October 2.
Get Back on Track Week: Pillow Talk: Get the Rest (and Energy) You Need
Get Back on Track Week: Pillow Talk: Get the Rest (and Energy) You Need
Monday, October 1
8pm - 9pm
Sadler Center, Tidewater B
A 45-minute discussion to help you get more sleep (and have more energy)!
CIA Information Session
CIA Information Session
Tuesday, October 2
11am - 11:45am
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet with a Senior Analyst from the Directorate of Intelligence and find out what it is like to work for the C.I.A.
Get Back on Track Week: Free Pizza and Mood Check-Ups!
Get Back on Track Week: Free Pizza and Mood Check-Ups!
Tuesday, October 2
11am - 3pm
Sadler Center, Chesapeake A/B/C
Are you flourishing? Feeling resilient?
Come get a free mood check-up and some pizza! Learn the Wobble while you're there!
It's better than a spoonful of Vitameatavegamin!
Washington D.C. Chapter of the Society for International Development Fall 2012 Career Fair
Washington D.C. Chapter of the Society for International Development Fall 2012 Career Fair
Tuesday, October 2
11:30am - 6:30pm
Location not specified
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The George Washington University - Marvin Center
800 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC
Compass: Resumes 101
Compass: Resumes 101
Tuesday, October 2
12pm - 1pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
Resumes 101 will introduce you to the concepts of writing strong professional documents and give you the tips you need to get started.
Compass: Crafting Your Cover Letter
Compass: Crafting Your Cover Letter
Tuesday, October 2
1pm - 2pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Freshmen and sophomores, please join us for a workshop to prepare you for college-level cover letter writing.
Compass: Sophomores Strategies for Success
Compass: Sophomores Strategies for Success
Tuesday, October 2
5pm - 6pm
Sadler Center, To Be Advised
This workshop is designed to help you develop strategies for success.
Booz Allen Hamilton PreNight
Booz Allen Hamilton PreNight
Tuesday, October 2
5pm - 6:30pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
PreNight reception for students selected to interview with Booz Allen on October 3 or October 4.
Deloitte PreNight
Deloitte PreNight
Tuesday, October 2
7pm - 8:30pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
PreNight for students invited to interview with Deloitte on 10/3
Get Back on Track Week: Make-Up Mood Check-Ups
Get Back on Track Week: Make-Up Mood Check-Ups
Wednesday, October 3
11am - 1:30pm
Sadler Center, Colony Room
Come by the Colony Room and take a make-up on the mood check-up, if you were too busy yesterday!
A wonderful, personal way to see how well you're doing!
PricewaterhouseCoopers PreNight Reception
PricewaterhouseCoopers PreNight Reception
Wednesday, October 3
6:30pm - 8pm
Cohen Career Center, Atrium/Presentation Room
PreNight event for those selected to interview with PricewaterhouseCoopers on 10/4.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Information Table
U.S. Department of Agriculture Information Table
Thursday, October 4
10am - 12pm
Cohen Career Center, Atrium
Stop by the Career Center and chat with a representative from the USDA in the Atrium. They will have:
- USDA Mission or Agency Mission
- Vacancy Positions and Position Requirements
- Fliers
- USDA Goodies
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland Pre-Interview Lunch
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland Pre-Interview Lunch
Thursday, October 4
12pm - 1:30pm
Cohen Career Center, Rooftop Terrace
Come and have lunch with representatives from Cherry, Bekaert & Holland before your interview with them on 10/5
Rooftop Terrace weather permitting.
Get Back on Track: Fight Fatique through Fabulous Foods
Get Back on Track: Fight Fatique through Fabulous Foods
Thursday, October 4
12:30pm - 2pm
Commons Dining Hall, Look for the reserved table!
A drop-in chat with Eric Garrison, one of our Health Promotion Specialists, to ask your questions about eating well to feel on top of things!
Compass: Going to Grad School
Compass: Going to Grad School
Thursday, October 4
4pm - 5pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
Come to this workshop to learn about the different types of graduate programs, how to research them, basic information about admissions testing and the application process.
NASA Langley Information Session - LARSS
NASA Langley Information Session - LARSS
Thursday, October 4
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
The NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton offers valuable internship experiences for students in the sciences.
Get Back on Track Week: T-Shirt Designs for the Saturday Walk
Get Back on Track Week: T-Shirt Designs for the Saturday Walk
Thursday, October 4
6pm - 7pm
Sadler Center, Terrace
Participants will design their own T-shirts for Saturday's Mental Health Awareness Walk.
Get Back on Track Week: Drum Circle
Get Back on Track Week: Drum Circle
Friday, October 5
3pm - 4pm
Bryan Hall (Bryan Complex), Look (no listen!) for the drummers
Bring your own drum or borrow one of ours!
Lower your blood pressure with each rhythmic note!
Fall Focus Event
Fall Focus Event
Saturday, October 6
9:45am - 12:45pm
Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
Come preview the W&M experience during one of our comprehensive fall Saturday programs.
Get Back on Track Week: Grand Finale - Walk
Get Back on Track Week: Grand Finale - Walk
Saturday, October 6
10am - 11am
Blow Memorial Hall, Look for the group outside
A walk and balloon release to show support for mental wellness and health.
J.D. William & Mary School of Law 2010 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
J.D. William & Mary School of Law 2010 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Monday, October 8
2pm - 3pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
This program is a full-year work-study fellowship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. CBYX annually provides 75 young Americans with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany.
Colgate-Palmolive Company Information Session
Colgate-Palmolive Company Information Session
Monday, October 8
7pm - 8:30pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Come and learn about Colgate-Palmolive Company and their opportunities.
ING Financial Partners
Department of State Information Session
Department of State Information Session
Tuesday, October 9
3pm - 5pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Learn about internship opportunities with the Department of State.
Science Careers in the Intelligence Community
Science Careers in the Intelligence Community
Tuesday, October 9
5:30pm - 7pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
Science plays a critical part in the agencies that make up the intelligence community. There are opportunities across a variety of science disciplines.
Christie's Education Information Session
Compass: Basics of Interviewing
Compass: Basics of Interviewing
Wednesday, October 10
4pm - 5pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Whether preparing for a scheduled interview or not, you can begin prepping yourself for the interview success.
Compass: Strong Interest Inventory for Sophomores
Compass: Strong Interest Inventory for Sophomores
Wednesday, October 10
5pm - 6pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
The Strong inventory is designed to help you identify your interests and how they relate to industries and occupations. This information can be used to inform your academic, internship, and graduate school considerations.
The Capital Group Information Session
The Capital Group Information Session
Wednesday, October 10
6pm - 7pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Come and learn about The Capital Group and their opportunities.
Sotheby's Institute of Art Information Session
Sotheby's Institute of Art Information Session
Wednesday, October 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sadler Center, Tidewater A
Come and learn about Sotheby's Institute of Art and their opportunities for William & Mary students.
IBM Information Session
IBM Information Session
Thursday, October 11
6pm - 8pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Stop by for an Information Session, refreshments and chat with representatives from multiple departments from IBM
October RAIL Leadership Award Nominations Sought!
October RAIL Leadership Award Nominations Sought!
Monday, October 15 - Tuesday, October 23
12am - 5pm
Campus Center, Student Organizations Suite 6
The Recognizing Achievement in Leadership (RAIL) Outstanding Student Leader of the Month award was established in Fall 2006 by the Office of Student Activities in an effort to increase the frequency student leadership is recognized.
University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce Information Session
University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce Information Session
Tuesday, October 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sadler Center, James Room
Carlyle Group Information Session
Carlyle Group Information Session
Wednesday, October 17
9am - 10am
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Come and learn about the Carlyle Group and their opportunities.
Please {{https://forms.wm.edu/6470, RSVP}}.
Carlyle Group Information Session
Carlyle Group Information Session
Wednesday, October 17
12pm - 1pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Come and learn about the Carlyle Group and their opportunities.
Please {{https://forms.wm.edu/6470, RSVP}}.
Deloitte Case Competition - Battle of the Beltway - Kick-Off Meeting
Deloitte Case Competition - Battle of the Beltway - Kick-Off Meeting
Wednesday, October 17
4:30pm - 6pm
Cohen Career Center, Conference Room
Deloitte's Battle of the Beltway Case Competition is back!
Sophomores and juniors have the opportunity to participate in a real world business case competition.
Capital One PreNight Reception
Capital One PreNight Reception
Wednesday, October 17
6:30pm - 8pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
PreNight event for those selected to interview with Capital One on 10/18 or 10/19.
EPIC Lunch
EPIC Lunch
Thursday, October 18
12pm - 2pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Come and have lunch while learning about Epic! Drop in anytime from 12-2 p.m. to grab a bite to eat and chat with a representative from EPIC.
Career Center January Trips to NYC and DC - Information Session
Career Center January Trips to NYC and DC - Information Session
Thursday, October 18
4pm - 5pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
The Cohen Career Center offers trips in January to DC and NYC!
Jefferson Lab Information Session
Jefferson Lab Information Session
Thursday, October 18
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
What is it like to work at a national lab?
Learn about the exciting internship opportunities available to students at the Jefferson Lab, right here in our own backyard in Newport News. A J-Lab student intern will discuss the experience as well.
Green Corps Information Session
Green Corps Information Session
Thursday, October 18
7pm - 8pm
Cohen Career Center, Colony Room
Come and learn about Green Corps and their opportunities
Africana Studies Mellon Panel Series presents "Voter Suppression 2012: Jim Crow Lives"
Africana Studies Mellon Panel Series presents "Voter Suppression 2012: Jim Crow Lives"
Thursday, October 18
7pm - 9pm
Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium
Thursday, October 18, 7-9pm
Commonwealth Auditorium @ Sadler Center
Google Information Session
Google Information Session
Friday, October 19
12pm - 1pm
Sadler Center, Tidewater A
Come have some food and learn about Google and their current opportunities!
Please {{https://forms.wm.edu/6464, RSVP}}.
The Capital Group Companies Drop In Lunch Chats
The Capital Group Companies Drop In Lunch Chats
Friday, October 19
12pm - 2pm
Cohen Career Center, Rooftop Terrace
Come by the Cohen Career Center, Rooftop Terrace (weather permitting) to talk with representatives from The Capital Group Companies and have some lunch.
Please {{https://forms.wm.edu/6554, RSVP}}.
Day for Prospective Students
Day for Prospective Students
Friday, October 19
3pm - 6pm
School of Education, Matoaka Woods
Thinking of Graduate School? Then experience William & Mary. Visit the campus, meet faculty, current students and alumni. Discover why you should pursue your graduate degree with us.
FDIC Information Session
FDIC Information Session
Monday, October 22
12pm - 1pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Come learn about the FDIC, their application process and opportunities.
Career Center January Trips to NYC and DC - Information Session
Career Center January Trips to NYC and DC - Information Session
Monday, October 22
4pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
The Cohen Career Center offers trips in January to DC and NYC!
Fox News/Fox Business Internships Information Session
Fox News/Fox Business Internships Information Session
Monday, October 22
7pm - 8pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Red Flag Campaign: Wear Red Day
Red Flag Campaign: Wear Red Day
Tuesday, October 23
12am - 11:55pm
The Entire William & Mary Community
A one-day, campus-wide awareness program to encourage discussion on what constitutes a healthful (and healthy) relationship...and to give us the skills to stand up when we see red flags in a relationship.
Compass: Crafting Your Cover Letter
Compass: Crafting Your Cover Letter
Tuesday, October 23
12pm - 1pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Freshmen and sophomores, please join us for a workshop to prepare you for college-level cover letter writing.
Compass: Using the MBTI for Academic & Career Decisions
Compass: Using the MBTI for Academic & Career Decisions
Tuesday, October 23
5pm - 6pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
RSVP for this workshop to take the MBTI and learn how your personality traits and strengths can inform major and career choices.
Compass: Resumes 101
Compass: Resumes 101
Tuesday, October 23
6pm - 7pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
Resumes 101 will introduce you to the concepts of writing strong professional documents and give you the tips you need to get started.
What to do with a Science Major
What to do with a Science Major
Tuesday, October 23
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Cohen Career Center, Conference Room
There are many potential career paths to pursue with a science degree. Learn about your options and how to best prepare to travel your chosen path.
Diversity Career Day at UVA
Diversity Career Day at UVA
Wednesday, October 24
10am - 5pm
UVA Paul Jones Arena
Open to bright, motivated students from colleges across VA/DC. Employers are seeking students in all majors/disciplines looking for both full-time jobs and internships! Sign up at https://wm-csm.symplicity.com/surveys/DiversityCareerDay
CV Writing Workshop for Psychology Majors
CV Writing Workshop for Psychology Majors
Wednesday, October 24
12pm - 1pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
Deloitte Case Competition - Battle of the Beltway - Case Presentations
Deloitte Case Competition - Battle of the Beltway - Case Presentations
Wednesday, October 24
2pm - 5pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Deloitte's Battle of the Beltway Case Competition is back!
Sophomores and juniors have the opportunity to participate in a real world business case competition.
Compass: Basics of Interviewing
Compass: Basics of Interviewing
Wednesday, October 24
6pm - 7pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
Whether preparing for a scheduled interview or not, you can begin prepping yourself for the interview success.
Match Education Information Table
FedBid Effective Interviewing Workshop
FedBid Effective Interviewing Workshop
Thursday, October 25
4pm - 5pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Room
You'll be interviewing from time to time throughout your life--come learn how to do it well with representatives from FedBid!
Investment Banking Colloquium
Investment Banking Colloquium
Thursday, October 25
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alan B. Miller Hall (Business School), Room 1088
The Finance Academy and the Cohen Career Center will be hosting an investment banking colloquium featuring two notable alumni with nearly 30 years of industry experience.
FedBid Information Session
FedBid Information Session
Thursday, October 25
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sadler Center, York Room
Come and learn about FedBid and their current opportunities for William & Mary students.
Computer Science Night
Computer Science Night
Thursday, October 25
6:30pm - 8pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
Whether you are a current computer science major or considering computer science as a major, this program is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable advice and perspective from professionals in the field.
Afton Chemical Information Session
Afton Chemical Information Session
Friday, October 26
12pm - 1pm
Cohen Career Center
Senior R&D Scientist and William & Mary alum, Mike Glasgow, will highlight chemistry opportunities at Afton Chemical, including their summer internship program. Mike will also provide valuable advice and perspective on science career options in general.
Career Center January Trips to NYC and DC - Information Session
Career Center January Trips to NYC and DC - Information Session
Tuesday, October 30
5pm - 6pm
Cohen Career Center, Atrium
The Cohen Career Center offers trips in January to DC and NYC!
Careers in Sports Medicine
Careers in Sports Medicine
Tuesday, October 30
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cohen Career Center, Presentation Rooms A&B
Learn about the exciting and dynamic world of sports medicine. Dr. Nicholas Sablan of Tidewater Orthopaedic Associates will discuss his career, provide valuable advice and perspective, and take your questions.