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Standing Out in Today's Competitive Job Market

Saturday, November 9, 2013: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Grand Couteau (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Dana Faught , The Fund for American Studies
This workshop will give students insight on how to stand out as a job seeker in today's competitive job market. What activities and experiences will ensure your resume is on the top of the stack? How can an internship be leveraged to land your dream job? Can you really make valuable professional contacts while still in school? What is the best way to leverage your network to open doors to your future career? Participants will hear answers to these questions and more as presenters share tips on how students can start preparing now to ensure they have an edge in the job market.