DePaul’s second annual Career Week offered a series of career–related activities and seminars for experienced adults, those in transition, and those looking for change. The focus was on helping participants:

DISCOVER how to effectively transition into a new career or field. Learn strategies to launch or ADVANCE your career. Make connections that will help you BECOME the leader you want to be.

Career Week 2009 Wrap-Up

Thanks to all those who attended Career Week, and to those whose support made this event possible. Special thanks to Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, the presenting sponsor of Career Week 2009.

What did you think of Career Week 2009?

The Career Week planning committee will soon be distributing an electronic survey to all those who pre-registered and/or attended Career Week events. Please take a moment to fill out the survey. Your feedback is important to us and your insight will help determine the direction of future Career Week events.

Please also feel free to email suggestions and comments to CareerWeek@depaul.edu.

Continue to Learn & Connect

Did you miss a workshop? Were you unable to attend Career Week? Are you looking for more career development and networking opportunities? DePaul University's Career Center and Office of Alumni Relations offer events and workshops year-round to help you enhance your skills and develop your network. Spring events include:

Career Center Workshops

For more information and to register for these events, visit eRecruiting at http://depaul.eRecruiting.com.

Save the Date!
Career Change & Transition Forum
Wednesday, May 13
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Campus Student Center, Room 120

Alumni Relations Events

For more information or to register for the below events, visit the Alumni & Friends Web site at http://alumni.depaul.edu.

MBA and Law Career Services

Looking for MBA or Law-specific career advice or events? Visit the MBA Career Management Center Web site or the Law Career Services site.

Thanks to Keynote Speaker—Coach Joan McMahon

Keynote speaker photo

On Sunday, career coach and DePaul alumna Joan McMahon (LAS ’90) helped close out the week with an insightful and interactive presentation on career management strategies for tough times. Thank you, Joan, for sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge and supporting DePaul's Career Week.

For more information on Joan, visit http://coachjoan.com

2009 Schedule of Events

The 2009 Career week schedule featured over 30 workshops, seminars, and events. To reviwe the offerings, click on the session names below. Questions? Contact us at CareerWeek@depaul.edu.

Schedule as of February 13, 2009. Download the print–friendly schedule.

February 16
Monday

By Appointment

Advanced Practice Interviews
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park

Info Fair

Career Week Information Fair
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Loop

Workshop

Turning to Teaching: Creating a Transition Plan
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park

Workshop

Making Connections
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Loop

Workshop

Advanced Resumes & Cover Letters
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park

February 17
Tuesday

Networking Events

ASK Networking Breakfasts
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Loop & Naperville

Walk–In Hours

Resume Drive Thru
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Loop & Lincoln Park

Workshop

How to Use Online Networking Effectively
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Loop

By Appointment

Advanced Practice Interviews
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park

Workshop

Start Your Own Business
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Loop
Now FREE!

Networking Event

Blue 2 Blue

Postponed

February 18
Wednesday

Walk–In Hours

Resume Drive Thru
11:30 a.m. – 12:30
Loop & Lincoln Park

Roundtable

Networking Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Loop

Workshop

Spirituality and Your Job Search
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Loop

Workshop

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Loop

Workshop

Making Connections
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park

Workshop

Advanced Interviewing Skills
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Loop

February 19
Thursday

Seminar

Do I Need a Job Coach?
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Loop

Walk–In Hours

Advanced Resume Reviews
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Loop

Roundtable

Law Job Search Roundtable
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Loop

Workshop

Career Comeback
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Loop

Workshop

Writing Your Personal Statement
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Loop

Workshop

Managing Career Transitions
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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Author Hour

Surviving a Layoff
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Oak Forest

February 20
Friday

Workshop

How to Use Online Networking Effectively
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Loop

Workshop

Federal Government as a Career Option
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Loop

Walk–In Hours

Advanced Resume Reviews
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Loop
New Time!

Workshop

Negotiation Skills
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park

Networking Event

Beer, Burgers & Business Cards
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park
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February 21
Saturday

Networking Event

Career Changers Forum
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
O’Hare

Panel Presentation, Introductions, Q&A, & Networking
10:00 – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch, Refreshments, & Informal Networking
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Workshop topics include:
Advanced Interviewing Skills
Networking for Success
Surviving a Pay Reduction
Career Changers Exchange

Round 1 Workshops
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.

Round 2 Workshops
1:55 – 2:55 p.m.

Come for all or part of the Forum!

By Appointment

Advanced Practice Interviews
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
O’Hare

February 22
Sunday

Mass

St. Vincent de Paul Parish
10:00 a.m.
Lincoln Park

Keynote Brunch

Closing Address, Featuring Career Coach Joan McMahon
Lincoln Park

Space is limited. Registration required.

Brunch
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Keynote
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.