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Career & Self-Development
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, "Career and Self-Development is developing oneself and one's career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one's organization". Here are three steps you can take as a Duke to get career-ready:
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Discover Your Strengths: Take the free CliftonStrengths Assessment offered by the College of Business to identify your top five natural talents.
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Network and Grow: Join a College of Business/Hart School Student Organization to build and maintain professional relationships.
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Hone Your Interview Skills: Use the Big Interview platform provided by the University Career Center to practice and improve your interviewing techniques.
To learn more about the current programming offered by the Office of Professional Development and Engagement, CLICK HERE.
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Meet the Firms
September 11 | 5:00-8:00PM | Festival Ballroom
Accounting, Finance, and CIS majors, come network with close to 50 top firms to discuss potential employment opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry leaders and pave the way for a successful career. For a list of participating firms, CLICK HERE.
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Open Coffee: Student Entrepreneur Panel
September 13 | 9:30-12:00PM | Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship
Get inspired, meet fellow entrepreneurs, and become a part of the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship entrepreneurial ecosystem. During this event, you can shop Student Made JMU between 9-11AM.
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Career Fair 101
September 16 | 6:00-7:00PM | Student Success Center, 1075
Come learn essential tips on acing career fairs, including preparation, what to bring, and how to impress employers. Network with alumni-employers and enjoy refreshments. Plus, shop for free professional attire at the University Career Closet after the event until 8PM. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Clothes, Cookies, & Resumes
September 17 & 18 | 1:00-4:00PM | Student Success Center, 3250
Visit the University Career Center to have your resume reviewed before the University Career Fair. You can also shop for work attire in our Career Closet, take a professional headshot, and enjoy afternoon snacks! To learn more, click DAY 1 or DAY 2.
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Accenture Federal Services Innovation Challenge
September 17 | 6:30-8:30PM | Hotel Madison, 225
JMU students are invited to form teams of 4-5 members to solve real-world challenges using cutting-edge technologies. This dynamic competition provides an opportunity to develop innovative solutions, collaborate with fellow students, and present your work to industry leaders. Don't miss your chance to push the limits of innovation and leave a lasting impact! Team presentations will take place in person before Accenture Federal Services Leadership on Monday, September 23. Registration is required. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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COB 300: Antwerp, Belgium, Information Session
September 18 | 12:30-1:15PM | Hartman Hall, 1013
Applications are now being accepted for students interested in taking COB300 in Antwerp in Spring 2025. Applications for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 open on September 1, 2024. This information session is the first of several. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Meet the Marketing Student Organizations Night
September 19 | 6-7:30PM | Hartman Hall, Forum
Join this event to connect with marketing-centric organizations on campus and enjoy some free Chick-fil-A while doing so. Meet club members, chat with their advisors, and discover what they do, their guest speakers, and the events they sponsor. REGISTER TODAY.
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University Career Fair
September 24 & 25 | 1-5PM | Atlantic Union Bank Center
Seeking your next career move? Don’t miss our two-day Career Fair! This is your chance to network with leading employers, explore internship opportunities, and take a step toward your dream job. Different employers will be featured each day. To learn more, click DAY 1 and DAY 2.
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Career Networking Event
September 24 | 6-8PM | Capital Ale House
Come learn about full-time jobs and internship opportunities. This networking event is hosted by the Center for Professional Sales. Registration is required. REGISTER TODAY
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Using Economics Experiments to Study the Volunteer's Dilemma
September 25 | 12:30-1:30PM | Hartman Hall, Forum
Come listen to Dr. Angela M. Smith, Professor of Economics and recipient of the 2024 Madison Scholar Award, present her research, “Using Economics Experiments to Study the Volunteer’s Dilemma.” REGISTER TODAY
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Coffee with the CoB Deans, AUHs, & Center Directors
September 26 | 11:00-1:00PM | Hartman Hall, Lobby
Join us in the Hartman Hall Lobby for a casual gathering with the College of Business Deans, Academic Unit Heads, and Center Directors. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and conversation in a relaxed setting.
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College of Business Family Weekend Open House
September 27 | 4:00-6:00PM | Hartman Hall, Lobby
Join College of Business faculty, staff, and students for an Open House and tours of the CoB Learning Complex. RSVP to attend and enter for a chance to win 4 club seat football tickets for the Ball State vs. JMU game on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Bridgeforth Stadium. The deadline to register for a chance to win is Friday, September 20 at 8AM. Must be present to win; ticket drawing will take place at 5:30PM on September 27. To learn more, CLICK HERE or REGISTER TODAY.
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CoB Alternative Spring Break Denver, CO
Seeking two leaders to lead the College of Business Alternative Spring Break to Denver, Colorado, in Spring 2025. If you are interested in learning more, email huberak@jmu.edu.
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Social Media Privacy Settings
Before the Career Fair...have you checked your social media privacy settings? To learn more about this and other tips in our Online Privacy and Security Toolkit from JMU Libraries, CLICK HERE.
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See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking
Your community's libraries are a great tool for exploring career-related goals. Here's one audiobook available from JMU Libraries that can strengthen Career Readiness Competency: Career & Self-Development. See yourself in cyber: security careers beyond hacking
Looking for resources to improve your career readiness? Send a message to our business librarians at bizinfo@jmu.libanswers.com to get tailored recommendations.
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Join a Career Community
The University Career Center has launched the JMU Career Communities! Join the Career Communities that align with your major and the job functions and industry you are interested in. You will receive a customized newsletter, showing employer events, internship, and job postings related to your major and industry interest. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Seeking an Internship or Job
The Office of Professional Development and Engagement provides weekly small group career coaching sessions focused on internships and jobs. These sessions are designed to guide you through the process of searching for opportunities, networking, and more.These sessions are held in-person in the Hartman Hall EY Professional Development and Undergraduate Suite. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Virtual Interview Rooms
M-F | 9:00-5:00PM | EY Professional Development & Undergraduate Programs Suite
The College of Business has virtual interview rooms for CoB students to reserve to ensure a quiet space for your interviews. Each room is equipped with a computer, camera, and microphone to facilitate your virtual interviews. RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY.
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Handshake
Handshake offers JMU students access to: Internships and job opportunities tailored for JMU students; career fairs, workshops, and events hosted by the University Career Center; employer events, info sessions, and on-campus interviews; and appointments with JMU Career Advisors at the University Career Center. To activate your account, CLICK HERE.
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JMU Career Closet
M-F | 8:00-5:00PM | Student Success Center 3rd Floor, Suite 3250
Get ready for JMU Career Fairs, interviews, and class presentations with our curated collection of professional work attire, available to all current JMU students for free. For more details, CLICK HERE.
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College of Business University Career Center Liaison
Every Thursday | 3:00-5:00PM | Hartman Hall, Employer Space
Drop by and meet with Hadgu Hadgu, the University Career Center Liaison for the College of Business for valuable discussions and guidance about career ideas, resumes, interviews, job searches, internships, graduate schools, and networking. No appointment is required.
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