Beat the Winter Blues with Student Experience!

The Student Experience (STEX) team is excited to have our students back on campus and hope that everyone’s semester is off to a great start! We know that with the colder temperatures settling in, it can certainly be tempting to hibernate; but with the great activities that STEX is planning for this semester, you’re not going to want to stay in and miss them!

Our biggest event of the semester is quickly approaching! Experience Weatherhead Casino Night on Saturday, February 16^th at the Museum of Natural History for an evening of casino games, dancing, and exploring the museum’s exhibits with your fellow students, area alumni, faculty, and staff! Tickets are on sale now via Campus Groups ($25 for the first 150 tickets sold; $35 for all other tickets)!

There are a number of other events in the planning stages for this semester including a friendly basketball game against the Law School and a Cleveland Indians game! 

Still looking for ways to get involved? The Graduate Student Business Association (GBSA) will be holding elections for the 2019-2020 academic year in February! If you have interest in running for office, contact current President Chris Blanchard or the STEX team for more information.

To stay up to date with STEX events, join the Weatherhead Student Experience page on Campus Groups and follow us on Instagram @stexwsom.

CMO Spring 2019 Checklist

The Career Management Office welcomes you back to campus! We hope you enjoyed your break. Now it is time to start focusing on your summer internship or full-time job prospects. The first objective is to start expanding your network and actively apply to positions.  We have outlined a checklist to be sure you are on track to reach your career goals. We look forward to connecting with you this semester! 

January

1.       Update resume with new class projects or internship information

2.       Schedule a CMO meeting to practice your storyline, pitch and individual career strategy

3.       Review your LinkedIn profile and make updates

4.       Outreach to two networking contacts a week; schedule two informational interviews

5.       Check CareerLink and Handshake weekly for job postings and employer events

February

1.      Outreach to three networking contacts a week; schedule three informational interviews

2.      Schedule a CMO meeting for mock interviews; practice your pitch with five people

3.      Identify your top employers and conduct informational interviews; seek and apply for positions

4.      Check CareerLink and Handshake weekly for job postings and employer events

March

1.      Outreach to four networking contacts a week; schedule four informational interviews; follow up with connections

2.       Schedule a meeting with CMO to review email communication, mock interviews and career strategy

3.       Meet with two professors about your career goals and ask for advice

4.       Identify and attend two networking events

5.       Check CareerLink and Handshake weekly for job postings and employer events

April

1.     Outreach to five networking contacts a week; schedule informational interviews; follow up with connections

2.     Schedule a meeting with CMO to review email communication, mock interviews and career strategy

3.     Check CareerLink and Handshake weekly for job postings and employer events

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS IN SPRING 2019!

Express Advising Spring 2019: 

Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

January

CMO Open House – enjoy hot cocoa and refreshments while we catch up on your career search!

Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in PBL 160

February

OPT Workshop – International Students Graduating this Semester or Year

Friday, February 1, 2019, 10 a.m. to noon in PBL 203 - Register on CareerLink

International Alumni Panel

Saturday, February 2, 2019, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in PBL 201 - Register on CareerLink

Get Experienced Career Fair

Monday, February 11, 2019, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Register on Handshake

Meet Our MBAs – MBA Students Only

Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. – Register on CareerLink

Casino Night

Saturday, February 16, 2019, 8 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Register on Campus Groups

March

CPT Workshop – International Students Only

Friday, March 29, 2019, 10 a.m. – noon in PBL 203 register on CareerLink