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Past Events and Workshops

Career Fair

Presented by Saint Martin's University and The Evergreen State College

Tuesday, April 9, 11 am - 3 pm
Saint Martin's University Marcus Pavilion Puget Sound businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations interested in hiring job seekers will be represented at the Career Fair.

The fair is free and open to students, alumni and the public.

Free shuttle service, including a wheelchair accessible van, leaves every hour from The Evergreen State College Library Loop beginning at 10:30 am.
Reservations are not required.

List of employers represented at the Career Fair.

For more information, call 360-867-6193 or email careerdevelopment@evergreen.edu.

Winter 2013 Quarter Workshops and Events

• Job Club, every Wednesday in the Career Development Library - 2:00-3:00pm - LIB 2151
• Resume Writing Workshop, every Wednesday in the Career Development Library - 3:00-4:00pm - LIB 2151
•  Drop-Ins at the Tacoma Campus, Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 1:30-5:00pm
• Community Opportunities & Internship Fair, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 12:00-3:00pm - Library Lobby
• Social Work & Psychology Alumni Panel, Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - Time: 1:30-3:30pm - SEM II D-1105
• Searching for a Summer Job, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 6:00-7:00pm - LIB 2151 - Career Development Library
• Preparing for Life After Evergreen, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 1:00-2:00pm - SEM II A-3105

Fall 2012 Quarter Workshops

• Developing Your Career Pathway, Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 9:00-10:00am - SEM II B-1105
• Tacoma Campus Orientation - Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 8:30-3:00pm
• Resume Writing Workshop, every Wednesday in the Career Development Library 3:00-4:00pm - LIB 2151
• Primetime Workshop: Strategies to Finding Work - Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 6:00-7:00pm - CDC Library 2151 
• Tacoma Campus - Career Development Drop-In Advising Session, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 1:30-4:30pm
• Preparing for Graduate School, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 1:00-2:00pm - SEM II A-3105
• Attend the 21st Annual Graduate School Fair - Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 11:00-3:00pm - Library Lobby

Fall 2012 

21st Annual Graduate School Fair

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

11 am-3 pm – 2nd Floor, Library Lobby

The Career Development Center at The Evergreen State College will be hosting the Graduate School Fair, a wonderful opportunity to network with a variety of graduate and professional school recruiters and meet Evergreen's career counselors. The event is free to Evergreen State College students, alumni and the general public.

Spring Quarter 2012 Workshops

• Primetime - Professional Presentation for the Job Search, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 6:00-7:00pm - CDC Library 2151
• Resume Writing, Monday, April 16, 2012 - 3:00-4:00pm - SEM II A-2107
• Tacoma Campus - Preparing for Life After Evergreen, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 2:15-3:30pm
• Preparing for Life After Evergreen, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 2:00-3:00pm - SEM II A-2107
• Tacoma Campus - Career Development Drop-In Advising Session, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 2:00-4:00pm
• Acing the Job Interview, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 1:00-2:00pm - SEM II A-2107
• Alumni Panel: Careers in Media/Arts, Monday, May 7, 2012 - 3:00-5:00pm - SEM II B-1105
• Alumni Panel: Careers in Medical & Health Sciences, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 1:30 - 3:00pm - SEM II A-1105
• Preparing for Life After Evergreen, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 2:00-3:00pm - SEM II A-3105
• Tacoma Campus - Career Development Drop-In Advising Session, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 2:00-4:00pm
• Finding A Summer Job, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 1:00-2:00pm - SEM II A-2107

Join Us for Spring Quarter Webinars!

The Career Development Center Resource Library is located in Library 2153, room 2151

Talent Marks Webinar Series 

Come to the Career Development Center during lunch for our free Wednesday webinars. The series features nine authors & career experts that will share their secrets, research and tips. For more information click here

• The Once and Future Career
  Focus: Career - Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Preparing for the Real World: It's Not So Scary When You Have a Plan
  Focus: First Job - Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Sink or Swim
  Focus: First Job - Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Jobs That Matter: Secrets of the Government & Nonprofit Job Search
  Focus: Career Choice - Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Why Should We Hire You?
  Focus: Interviewing - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• 7 Things Your First Boss Wants You to Know on Day ONE!
  Focus: Campus to Career- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library

The Hub Series

• Thursday, April 5, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00 pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
• Thursday, April 12, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
• Thursday, April 19, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
•  Thursday, April 26, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
• Thursday, May 3, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
• Thursday, May 10, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
• Thursday, May 17, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
• Thursday, May 24, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
• Thursday, May 31, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
• Thursday, June 7, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
• Thursday, June 14, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising 

Winter 2012 Quarter Workshops

• (Tacoma Campus) Research & Preparation for Your Ideal Internship - Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 2:00-3:30pm
• Preparing Your Resume for the Community Opportunities & Internship Fair - Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 1:00-2:00pm - SEM II C2107
• Careers in Social Work & Psychology Panel - Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 1:30-3:00pm - SEM II D1105
• (Tacoma Campus) Preparing for Life After Evergreen - Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 2:00-3:00pm - Q&A Session: 3:00-4:00pm
• (Olympia Campus) Preparing for Life After Evergreen - Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 1:00-2:00pm - SEM II C2107
• Graduate School Preparation - Monday, February 27, 2012 - 3:30-4:30pm - SEM II C2107

Winter 2012 Quarter Supported Special Events in the Career Development Library

• Scholarship Information with KEY Student Services - Wednesday, 6:00-7:00pm - January 18, 2012
      Followed by Scholarship Jam with First Peoples' - Wednesday, 7:00-10:00pm - January 18, 2012
• Scholarship Information with KEY Student Services - Wednesday, 6:00-7:00pm - January 25, 2012
      Followed by Scholarship Jam with First Peoples' - Wednesday, 7:00-10:00pm - January 25, 2012 
• Study Jam  - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 6:00-10:00pm - March 5, 6 & 7, 2012 - First Peoples'
• Coaching for Students of Color with First Peoples' - Wednesday, 6:00pm - March 7, 2012

Winter 2012 Quarter Webinars!

The Career Development Center Resource Library is located in Library 2153, room 2151

Talent Marks Webinar Series 

Come to the Career Development Center during lunch for our free Wednesday webinars. The series features nine authors & career experts that will share their secrets, research and tips.

• How Students Can Build Personal Brands
  Focus: Personal Branding - Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Make Your Contacts Count
  Focus: Networking - Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Social Networking Career Success
  Focus: Social Media Networking - Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library

The Hub Series

• Thursday, January 12, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00 pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
• Thursday, January 19, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - TBA
• Thursday, January 26, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - TBA
•  Thursday, February 2, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - TBA  
• Thursday, February 9, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - TBA
• Thursday, February 16, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - TBA
• Thursday, February 23, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - TBA
• Thursday, March 1, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - TBA
• Thursday, March 8, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - TBA
• Thursday, March 15, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - TBA
• Thursday, March 22, 2012 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - TBA    

Fall 2011 Quarter Workshops

• Resume Writing Workshop - Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 1:00-2:00pm - SEM II A1105
• Preparing for Graduate School (Tacoma Campus) - Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 2:00-3:30pm
• Preparing for Graduate School (Olympia Campus) - Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 2:30-3:30pm - Library 1005
• Attend the 20th Annual Graduate School Fair - Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 11:00-3:00pm - 2nd Floor Library Lobby
• Primetime Workshop: Strategies to Finding Work - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 6:00-7:00pm - Primetime - A-Dorm, Room 220
• Resume Writing Workshop - Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 1:00-2:00pm - SEM II A1105
• Resume Writing for Internships - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 1:00-2:00pm - SEM II A1105

Join Us for Fall Quarter Webinars!

The Career Development Center Resource Library is located in Library 2153, room 2151

Michigan State University College of Law Webinar Series

For more information click here

• LSAT 101 - Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 4:30-5:30pm - CDC Resource Library
• Expert Advice for the Law School Applicant - Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 4:30-5:15pm - CDC Resource Library
• Career Options & Market Outlook for Attorneys - Monday, November 7, 2011 - 4:30-5:30pm - CDC Resource Library
  

Talent Marks Webinar Series 

Come to the Career Development Center during lunch for our free Wednesday webinars. The series features nine authors & career experts that will share their secrets, research and tips. For more information click here

• Now What? Learn How to Choose the Right Career
  Focus: Career Choice - Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• 7 Mistakes Job Seekers Make Online
  Focus: Social Media - Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• 5 Steps to Build Your Personal Brand
  Focus: Marketing Self - Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Blind Spots
  Focus: Career Planning - Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Equipping Young Minds for Exceptional Performance
  Focus: Leadership - Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Active Interviewing
  Focus: Interview Tips - Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library 
• Pick a Career Path & Job You'll LOVE!
  Focus: Job Search - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Guerilla Job Marketing Techniques
  Focus: Job Strategies - Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library
• Linkedin Makeover
  Focus: Social Media - Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 12:00-1:00pm - CDC Resource Library

The Hub Series

• Thursday, September 29, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Advising Feasibility - Finding Your Market
• Thursday, October 6, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Competition or Collaboration - Learning from Experience
•  Thursday, October 13, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Crafting Your Vision - Refining the Dream 
• Thursday, October 20, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Media & Marketing - Creating the Face of Your Business
• Thursday, October 27, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Networking - Who Are Your Partners?
• Thursday, November 3, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Drafting Your Executive Summary - Finding Your Voice
• Thursday, November 10, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Nuts & Bolts - Understanding Finance - Building a Budget
• Thursday, November 17, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Stakeholder's Meeting w/Advisory Counsel for The Hub - by Invitation
• Thursday, December 1, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Licensing & Incorporation: Understanding Process & Defining Your Business Stucture (Denise Clark)
• Thursday, December 8, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Taxes, Insurance, L&I - Reporting & Washington State Law (Denise Clark)
• Thursday, December 15, 2011 - CDC Resource Library
       12:00-1:00pm - Open House: Student Business Advising
       1:00-2:00pm - Show Me the Money - Fundraising, Angel Networks, Bank Loans & Grants

Fall 2011 

20th Annual Graduate School Fair

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

11 am-3 pm – 2nd Floor, Library Lobby

The Career Development Center at The Evergreen State College will be hosting the Graduate School Fair, a wonderful opportunity to network with a variety of graduate and professional school recruiters and meet Evergreen's career counselors. The event is free to Evergreen State College students, alumni and the general public. For a list of participating Graduate Schools, click here.

Summer 2011

Speechcraft Workshop %7e Insider Job Seeker Tips

An in-depth workshop on resume writing, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and the state online recruitment system. Whether you have years of experience or just starting in the workforce you will gain insight and techniques that differentiate you from other applicants. You'll create your resume in the class!

August 13, 2011
1:00-4:00pm
Olympia Christian Reformed Church
2121 Log Cabin Rd SE
Olympia, WA 98501
FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Spring Quarter 2011

Free webinars presented by the University of Washington School of Medicine:

Tuesday, May 25th: Preparing Your Application
SEM II B 1105 from 4:00-5:00PM - Topics will include experiences, personal statement, academics and MCAT scores.

Wednesday, May 26th: Why Medicine?
SEM II E 1105 from 4:00-5:00PM - Topics will include personal statement, more about experiences, knowledge of the practice of medicine, societal issues, and ethical issues.

Thursday, May 27th: The Interview
SEM II B 1105 from 4:00-5:00PM - Topics will include communication skills, life experiences, more about ethics, self-assessment skills, and approaches to problem solving.

Job & Internship Fair

Co-hosted by The Evergreen State College & Saint Martin's University

Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 11:00-3:00pm

Saint Martin's University (Marcus Pavilion)

Click here to view a list of employers and organizations who attended the Career Fair

Helpful Hints for attending the Job and Internship Fairs

• Bring multiple copies of your complete and reviewed resume.
• Come dressed for an interview.
• Prioritize the agencies you would like to talk to:http://www.stmartin.edu/career_fair/CareerFairProgram.pdf
•  Schedule enough time to meet with your preferred agencies as well as a few you may come across while you are there.
• Come prepared with a few general questions for potential employers.
  

Spring Quarter 2011 Workshops

Preparing for Life After Evergreen
Wednesday, May 4th
12:30—1:30 pm
SEM II A2107

Professional Resume Writing
Wednesday, May 11th
12:30—1:30 pm
SEM II C2107

Preparing for Life After Evergreen
Wednesday, May 18th
12:30—1:30 pm
SEM II A2107

Professional Resume Writing
Wednesday, May 25th
12:30—1:30 pm
SEM II C2107

Join us for the Spring Webinar Series!

9 Career Authors & Experts Share Proven Job Search Techniques

Come to the Career Development Center to get the latest information on how to organize your job search, plan your career, build a network, interview and use Linkedin and Twitter to get a job. The webinars will be held in the Career Development Center Resource Library, located in the Library Building, Room 2151 from Noon to 1pm.

Dates and Topics/Speakers

• March 23rd: Richard Bowles - Career Exploration
• March 30th: Kathleen Barton - Mentoring
• April 6th: Melissa Giovangnoli - Linkedin
• April 13th: Scott Zimmerman & Carl Rakich - Interviewing
• April 20th:  Susan Whitcomb - Twitter
• April 27th:  Mark Goulston - Listening
• May 4th:  Devora Zack - Networking
• May 11th:  Peter Weddle - Career Strategy
• May 18th:  Martin Yate - Job Search

"The Numbers Game" Webinar
Sponsored by the University of Washington - School of Medicine
Topics will include: AMCAS application, academics and MCAT scores
Tuesday, May 31st
3:30-5:00 pm
Library 2151

"The Interview" Webinar
Sponsored by the University of Washington - School of Medicine
Topics will include: communication skills, approaches to problem solving, knowledge of the practice of medicine, and societal and ethical issues
Thursday, June 2nd
3:30-4:30 pm
Library 2151 

Winter Quarter 2011

Preparing Resumes for Internships
Wednesday, January 20
12:30 - 1:30 pm LIB 2207

Summer Jobs & Resumes
Monday, February 1
6:00 - 7:00 pm Primetime/Housing A Dorm  

Social Work and Psychology Career Panel
Monday, February 8
12:30 - 2:00 pm SEM II D4107

Preparing for Law School
Wednesday, February 17 
1:00 - 2:30 pm SEMII A3105

Personal Dreams, Workable Schemes/Co-Facilitated with KEY Student Services
Wednesday, February 17 
12:30 - 2:30 pm SEM II B1107

Preparing a Professional Resume
Wednesday, February 24 
12:30 - 1:30 pm LIB 2207

Fall Quarter 2010 Workshops

Strategies for Finding Work
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 ~ 6:00-7:00pm ~ Primetime, A-Dorm, RM 220 ~ Co-sponsored with student employment this Primetime workshop will provide you with tools needed to find work.

Graduate School Preparation
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 ~ 1:00-2:00pm ~ LIB 1005 ~ Just in time for the Graduate School Fair! Come join us for tips on preparing for graduate school! Learn how to get the most out of a Graduate School Fair!