Career Week - March 20-23, 2023
Graduate School Fair
Monday, March 20
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Crowder Welcome Center, Huntley Commons
Whether you’re a freshman with sights set on a PharmD degree or a senior who wants to keep this school thing going, come visit with representatives from Wingate’s graduate programs to get all your questions answered in a one-on-one environment. Our grad school programs include physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, public health, pharmacy, accounting, business administration, sport management, and education, with social work on the way.
Difference-Making Experiences
Monday, March 20
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Crowder Welcome Center, Helms Forum
College is much more than classes. Internships, research with professors, travel abroad and on-campus jobs are just a few experiences that can make a difference not only in your time at Wingate, but after you graduate. Hear from students and alumni about the experiences that enriched or even changed their paths. What difference-making experiences will you choose?
Your Personal Brand and Networking
Tuesday, March 21
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Crowder Welcome Center, Helms Forum & Huntley Commons
60% of jobs are found through networking. Before you can network effectively, you've got to create a personal brand for yourself. Join three-time Wingate graduate and founder of Grio Agency Junior Nyemb, to learn how to best market yourself to the professional world so you can enhance the strength of your network.
Welcome to the Future - Alumni Panel
Wednesday, March 22
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Recital Hall
Looking for a smooth transition from college to career? Learn from the triumphs and tribulations of Wingate alumni as they share what they learned firsthand. Following the panel, polish your networking skills at a mixer that will include the panelists as well as faculty and staff.
Networking Mixer
Wednesday, March 22
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Batte Center Rotunda
Whether you’re a natural networker or a total novice, making connections is a must for career progression, and the more you practice, the better you get. Come network with your peers, alumni, faculty, and staff as you work to refine your communication skills.
Career Week Events
Resume Workshop
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Helms Forum in CWC
Understanding Your Work Study - The Process & Benefits
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Virtual
Career Cafe
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Student Org. Suite in CWC
On-Campus Job Fair
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Huntley Commons in CWC
Internships - The Nuts & Bolts
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Virtual
The Grad School Application Process
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Helms Forum in CWC
Resume Workshop
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Helms Forum in CWC
Mock Interviews
Thursday, March 23
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Crowder Welcome Center
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, and the only way to ace them is to practice. During this event, you’ll participate in multiple interviews where faculty, staff, alumni, and community and corporate partners play the role of interviewer. You’ll get feedback on your strengths and tips for how to improve. Attire is business casual, and you’ll need to email a copy of your resume to liz@wingate.edu by 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21. This event is reserved for 2023 and 2024 Wingate graduates and space is limited. Students must register for this event.
Etiquette Dinner
Thursday, March 23
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
LaVerne Banquet Hall
Understanding the social expectations that come along with a formal dining experience will come in handy as you move your way up the career ladder. Which fork do you use for the salad and which one for dessert? Learn about all this and more at the etiquette dinner. Plus, you’ll enjoy a delicious free meal and get to network with some movers and shakers. Seating is limited for this popular event. Students must register for this event.
Questions?
Career Services
careerhelp@wingate.edu