Career P.R.E.P. Schedule is now up so check it out…and sign-up by August 24th!
Career P.R.E.P. Program
Prepare ◊ Reach ◊ Emerge ◊ Propel
This program is designed for students after their first semester with less than 3 years of job search experience as well as more experienced students interested in refreshing their skills. Each session will give you tools and techniques to more effectively market yourself during the job search process. The cohort model adds to your learning, and assignments are required. Sessions are in class and online. Space is limited. Registration required by August 24, 2012: http://sph.bu.edu/careerprep.
Special Note: The last session of Career P.R.E.P. will be held on Friday, December 7th from 5-6:15pm followed by the Alumni Network Express.
SESSIONS
Session I: Self-Assessment You will use personality and skills inventories to help you understand and articulate your values, interests, skills, and motivators. You will then use this information to think about prospective career paths and environments. Tuesday, 9/11 5:00-5:50pm in R103
Session II: Marketing Yourself You will learn how organizations are identifying prospective candidates, and use this information to create powerful marketing-driven resumes, cover letters and elevator pitch that are tailored to meet your audience’s needs. Tuesday, 9/18 5:00-5:50pm in R103
*Note: As pre-work, please review the 12-minute “Elevator Pitch” module on Blackboard.
Session III: Networking for Success You will learn specific techniques to approach networking opportunities with confidence, and get to know each other in this interactive session.
Tuesday, 10/2 5:00-5:50pm in R103.
Session IV: Public Health Careers Fireside Chat Gain valuable insights from successful public health practitioners representing diverse career paths. Find out what skills they say are absolutely necessary (soft and hard), and use this knowledge to further hone your own interests.
Tuesday, 10/16 5:00-5:50pm in R103.
Session V: Interview Strategies Learn how to prepare for different interview types (phone screen, panel, behavioral and case interviews). You will create “success stories”, and understand what interviewers look for, including good questions from candidates.
Tuesday, 10/23 5:00-5:50pm in R103.
Session VI: LinkedIN Basics You will receive an introduction to LinkedIN including building your profile and finding networks. We will also discuss strategies for protecting your online reputation and etiquette for communicating via social media. Online.
Session VII: Public Health Recruiter Panel Gain insights from recruiters on what they are looking for when reviewing resumes and cover letters, their tips for interview success, how they are using social media and other networking forums, and finally, their advice on professional etiquette Do’s and Don’ts. Tuesday, 11/27 5:00-5:50pm in R103.
Session VIII: Evaluating and Negotiating Opportunities Understand the importance of connecting job opportunities to your Self-Assessment. You will also learn valuable strategies and techniques to face negotiating conversations with confidence. Tuesday, 12/4 5:00-5:50pm in R103.
Session IX: Mock Interviews with Alumni In this final session you will engage in practice interviews and gain feedback from Alumni. This will be followed by our Alumni Network Express where you will enjoy an evening of more networking with Alumni. Friday, 12/7 5:00-6:15pm in L211/213; L212/214 Alumni Network Express, 6:30-8:30pm in Hiebert Lounge.
