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Calendar of Workshops and events

Calendar of Workshops and Events

Listing of CES programming by date.

View Online Workshops

View standard and specialized workshops and events conducted by CES staff and recruiting professionals online.

Workshops and Events by Topic

Specialty Programs

Walk-In Wednesdays

Practice Interviews

Resume Critiques

Resume Building

Mock Interview Clinics

Career Fairs

K-State Salina Career Events

 

Request a Speaker

Request a CES staff member to speak to your group about a variety of career-related topics.

Specialty programs

Seven Secrets to the Hidden Job Market

Thursday, February 26,12:00 noon-1:00 PM, Union Courtyard
Stop by for the live broadcast of this webinar featuring Donald Asher – highly regarded book author, Wall Street Journal online contributor and America’s “job guru.” Just in time for the graduating senior who is job seeking or any other student who wants to learn how to tackle a tough job market.

Dining Etiquette

Thursday, February 26, 2009, 5:30 PM, Derby Dining Center, Gold Room
Learn the finer points of eating while interviewing. Professional business attire is required. The cost is $7.50 per person (or $5.00 for students with a KSU meal plan). Reservations must be made by Feb. 20th through CES in Holtz Hall.

Roadmap to Success

Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 4:00 PM, Union 207
Discover the steps to navigate a successful career journey at K-State. Learn from ACIC and CES what you can do each year to stay on track with your career aspirations.

Mythbreakers

Monday, April 6, 2009, 4:00 PM, Union 213
Myth or fact? Cool jobs only go to people with certain majors. Our CES expert team investigates this and other career related myths, with the help of our panel of employers.

Survivor: Jobs in a Tough Economy

Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 4:00 PM, Union Ballroom
Worried about the economy? Graduation looming? Interested in working in a growing or expanding industry? Come learn what you can do to promote yourself in the current job market and which hidden industries are booming.

Reality Bytes

Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 4:00 PM, Union 213
A College Recruiter from Payless Shoesource will discuss ways to jump start your job search by learning how to NETWORK online using LinkedIn. Don’t just send your resume into cyberspace and then wait by the phone! Come learn how you can initiate contact with key hiring managers while tackling the online application.

CES Apprentice

Thursday, April 9, 2009, 4:00 PM, Union 213
What can you do to get ahead in the competitive job market? INTERNSHIPS!! Learn more about occupations, potential employers and websites to consider when searching for internships.

Workplace Nightmares

Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 4:00 PM, Union 212
Make sure your dream job doesn't turn into a nightmare. Give yourself an edge over the competition and learn tips for succeeding as a new professional.

Online Chat: Starting and Building a Career in the Nonprofit World

Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 11AM CST (12 NOON Eastern time)
You are invited to an online chat by Shelly Cryer, founder of the American Humanics Initiative for Nonprofit Sector Careers and author of the Nonprofit Career Guide: How to land a job that makes a difference. The chat is facilitated by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Practice Interviews

Schedule a practice interview with a CES staff member. Advance registration required, call 532-6506 to make an appointment.

  • Thursday, January 22, 2009, 1:00-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Friday, January 23, 2009, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Thursday, February 5, 2009, 1:00-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Friday, February 6, 2009, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Thursday, February 26, 2009, 1:00-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Friday, February 27, 2009, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Thursday, March 26, 2009, 2:00-4:00 PM,Holtz Hall

Walk-In Wednesdays

Drop by to have your resume reviewed or to ask a quick question. No appointment necessary 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM.

  • Weddnesday, January 21, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall
  • Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, Holtz Hall

Resume Critiques

Resume Critique

Stop by Holtz Hall and get your resume ready for The All University Career Fair and upcoming interviews.

  • Contact your CES career advisor to learn about college-specific resume critique sessions.
  • Call CES (785-532-6506) to schedule an appointment for a resume critique.
  • Stop by Holtz Hall for Walk-in Wednesdays.

Resume Building

Mock Interview Clinics

Attend a mock interview clinic to hone your interview skills or contact CES about scheduling an individual appointment for a practice interview and critique with an advisor.

"Act!vate! & Update" your free CES account then schedule a practice interview with a visiting employer.

Business and Hospitality Mock Interview Clinic

Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Holtz Hall

Career Fairs

See important information including dates, times, and locations for Career Fairs held at K-State. View the participating employers and find out how you can volunteer.