My Story: A Networking & Mentoring Event

Date: Tuesday, November 10th

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Maloney Great Room, Sarazen Student Union

RSVP in CareerSaint

Business casual dress (No jeans, sneakers, tee-shirts, or sweats)

We recommend bringing several copies of your (critiqued) resume

Frequently asked questions:

What is this event ?

· An informal time to talk with professionals about their career and get ideas for your career search.

· One professional will be seated at a round table.

· 6-8 students will join them for an informal discussion for 10 minutes.

· A bell will ring and you will move to another table.

· After an hour, the structured networking move to simply talking over snacks with those people you want to learn more about.

· Feel free to ask questions, if you’d like, or you can sit back and listen if that makes you more comfortable.

How will this event benefit me?

First and Second Years

· To learn about majors and careers

· Meet Siena alumni

· Learn how to network

Juniors and Seniors

· Learn about various career paths

· Meet potential employers

· Make contacts in the real world

Remember: you are not your major. People work in many fields that may surprise you based on what they majored in.

What do I wear? Business casual. No jeans, sweats, flip flops or sneakers.

What do I bring? Copies of your resume. Not required. You may also want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

How do I sign up? CareerSaint

Do I need a resume? It is not required to bring resumes. All students are welcome. Any class year, any major.

Is it free? Absolutely and snack food will be available.

How can the Career Center help me prep for this event? Here is our advice: review the list of professionals, the link to their organization and their major. Write down some questions ahead of time, such as:

· How did you get your job?

· Why did you decide to pursue this career?

· Did your college major help you get your job?

· Did you intern while in college?

· What advice do you have for students who are preparing to work in your field?

If you have further questions about this event, please come and see a career counselor any afternoon (except Fridays) from 2-3:30pm during our Drop In times. No appointment is required to drop in or you can schedule an appointment by calling 783-2339.