CareerCon

April 4, 2019

The Whittier College Weingart Center for Career and Professional Development will host CareerCon, a week-long series of career development events for students. 

CareerCon will offer workshops facilitated by employers from various industries. Topics include: identity in the workplace, searching and applying for internships, and the art of networking, among others. The week will culminate with a VIP networking event where students can get connected with professionals and learn about diverse career opportunities. 

Monday, April 8

Thriving Authentically: Career, Culture, and Identity

Explore identity in the workplace.
12 p.m., A.J. Villalobos Hall

On-Campus Experiences Matter: Articulating Your Skills and Competencies
Comprehend and verbalize your involvement
4:30 p.m., SLC 204

Tuesday, April 9

Open Tabs to Your Internship Search
One on one assistance with your internship search.
11 a.m., various locations

Explore the Internship Way of Life
Best practices and opportunities. Students should bring their resumes.
4:30 p.m., Hoover 100

Wednesday, April 10

Get it Together: Networking, Resumes, Interviews, and Your Online Brand
Get tools for searching for jobs and internship.
4:30 p.m., SLC 204

Thursday, April 11

The Ominous World of Finances: Understanding Money
Learn to understand money, students loans, and more.
12 p.m., Career Center

Network and Connect: Cheers to Opportunities
Students will have the opportunity to connect with employers who are looking to recruit them. Dress to impress and bring copies of your resume. Valid I.D. will be required for alcoholic beverages. 

Students can RSVP via Handshake.