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Student Professional Development Events

Smeal business events being held for Spring Semester 2007

Student Professional Development Events

Anticipated Events for Spring 2007

Sponsored by Smeal Corporate Relations and The Professional Development Committee
Events to Help You!
(Open to all Smeal Students)

Event: Employer of the Month
Companies: Philip Morris
Date: Tuesday, January 30th
Time: throughout the day
Location: Atrium Business Building
Description: Visit company representatives in the atrium of the business school to learn more about the company.


Event: Office of Corporate Relations Open House
Companies: Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Philip Morris
Date: Friday, February 9th
Time: 10 am – 1pm
Location: 114 Business Building
Description: During this event students and faculty will be able to talk to other students who have interned and co-oped as well as companies who offer internships and co-ops. Contacts from The Office of Corporate Relations will also be available to answer questions.


Event: Recruiter in Residence
Companies: Philip Morris
Date: Thursday, February 12th
Time: Apts. from 9am – 4pm Sign up for your 30 minute appointment in 114 Business Building TODAY! (3 interviewers)
Location: 114 Business Building
Description: During this event, the company will hold 30 minute appointments with students. Students can have their resume critiqued, participate in a mock interview, or talk about the company with the corporate recruiter.


Event: Benefits Packages and Personal Finance Workshop
Companies: Philip Morris
Date: Thursday, February 15th
Time: 6pm
Location: 106 Business Building
Description: During this event, students will learn about evaluating job offers, investing in their 401K program, profit sharing programs and many other topics to help them be financially savvy.


Event: Etiquette Dinner – MUST APPLY!
Companies: Dick’s Sporting Goods & PNC Financial Services
Date: February 15th
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Alumni Lounge, Nittany Lion Inn
Description: This event will provide invited students with knowledge about business etiquette, particularly dinner etiquette. To apply, send your resume to Roni Francke at rdo1@psu.edu by Friday, January 26th.


Event: Recruiter-in-Residence
Companies: NVR/Ryan Homes
Date: Monday, February 19th
Time: Sign up for your 30 minute appointment in 114 Business Building TODAY!
Location: 114 Business Building
Description: During this event, the company will hold 30 minute appointments with students. Students can have their resume critiqued, participate in a mock interview, or talk about the company with the corporate recruiter.


Event: Creating a Cover Letter Workshop
Companies: NVR/Ryan Homes will host this event
Date: Monday, February 19th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: 125 Business Building
Description: This session will help you create a cover letter from scratch, or improve your already existing cover letter – before the spring career fair!


Event: Creating An Even Better Resume
Companies: Dick’s Sporting Goods will host this event
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 20th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: 110 Business Building
Description: This session will help you create a resume from scratch, or improve your already existing resume – before the spring career fair!


Event: Interview Workshop
Companies: Kimberly Clark will host this event
Date: Wednesday, February 21st
Time: 6:00pm
Location: 124 Business Building
Description: This session will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to ace all of your interviews!


Event: How to Work the Career Fair
Companies: Owens Corning will host this event
Date: Tuesday, February 27th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: 110 Business Building
Description: This session will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to ace all of your interviews!

*If you have questions about any of these events, please contact Jessica Sremanak at jks17@psu.edu

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