Career Preparation 101 for UWP Athletes
Career Preparation 101 is for all UWP athletes to learn tips and strategies for getting on top of their career game:
- Conducting a successful internship or job search
- How to get the most out of the career fairs and how to prepare ahead of time
- Professional dress: what to wear to the career fairs, job interviews, etc.
- Resumes that get results
Career Launch: Power Up Your Plan
Join us for Career Launch! We've got everything you need to succeed: mock interviews, resume reviews, professional headshots, career advice, Handshake and LinkedIn help and more! Plus, enjoy free food, drinks, and employer swag. Don't miss this opportunity to power up your career plan on October 9!
All of these career resources will be in one place from 11am-2pm at Career Launch - Power Up Your Plan
• Sign-up for a mock job interview with an employer who will give you professional coaching and advice with tips on how to ace any job interview
• Sign-up for a resume review with an employer who will look over your resume and offer suggestions on how you can kick it up a notch to really get noticed
• Get a FREE professional headshot photo taken for your LinkedIn and Handshake accounts AND get advice on how to create a professional LinkedIn profile
• Pick up free career resources like our resume guide & cover letter guide
• Visit the Jockey Career Closet for free professional clothing for the upcoming career fairs or job interview
• Register for our fall career fairs and learn about which employers will be there
• Free food & refreshments
• Employer swag giveaway
QUESTIONS? Talk to your academic advisor or email Linda Bevec: Bevec@uwp.edu
Meet the Recruiter: City of Kenosha
You are invited to get to know City of Kenosha at their on-campus “Meet The Recruiter” visit day:
Who? City of Kenosha
What? A local government municipality employing over 600 people in various jobs that make our city great
When? Thursday, October 10
Where? The Advising & Career Center located in The Commons - Wyllie D-1
What time? They will be in The Commons from 10am-2pm and you can schedule an individual 10-minute appointment to meet with them, or you can drop by to pick up information
How do I sign-up for a time? Click the button below, and then click the blue "Register" button on the Handshake event which will take you to a SignUp Genius page where you can select a 10-minute slot to meet with this recruiter.
What majors do they hire? There are opportunities for many majors, but students majoring in finance, accounting, business, marketing, sales, communication, and psychology might be the best match.
Why attend a Meet The Recruiter visit?
- Get to know many employers who like to hire UWP students!
- Gain career insight and advice from the recruiter representing their organization (they were once college students too, and can give you great advice on all things career like typical jobs they hire for, resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, etc.)
- Learn about internships and/or full-time jobs and maybe even apply for one after talking with the recruiter
- These recruiters are here to offer YOU career guidance, tell you about their company, and to share some wonderful internship and job opportunities that just might be FOR YOU!
QUESTIONS? Email your academic advisor OR stop by The Advising & Career Center Welcome Desk in the Commons, OR email Linda Bevec at Bevec@uwp.edu.
Pop-Up Resume Review Session
Stop by our Pop Up Resume help desk outside Book & Brew (coffee shop outside the Library). Pick up your free Resume Guide, have a Career Ambassador look at your resume and offer advice, or get started with a first draft if you don't have a resume. Free Pop-Tarts to all students who stop by!
MPD Networking Dinner
5 pm-6:30 pm
Student Center Alumni Room
Come and enjoy a networking dinner to learn professional skills you can use when meeting with employers, going through the job interview process, and throughout your career. Chat with alumni who were once in your shoes who have leveraged their Parkside experience for career success.
This networking dinner is a joint event hosted by the UW-Parkside Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Advising & Career Center. The purpose is to provide students the opportunity to network with professionals and actively practice professionalism in a formal setting.
This event is sponsored by TruStage, an employer partner of OMSA.
More about Multicultural Professional Dialogues
Multicultural Professional Dialogues are career development sessions that provide guidance, preparation, and future opportunities for multicultural students to fully meet their career potential. Sessions have various topics that allow participants to build their career readiness skills and focus on understanding one’s unique, cultural lens in navigating diverse work environments. These opportunities are provided in the form of speaker presentations, panel discussions, etiquette meals, resume preparation, and more.
Pop-Up Resume Review Session
Stop by our Pop Up Resume help desk outside the Brickstone. Pick up your free Resume Guide, have a Career Ambassador look at your resume and offer advice, or get started with a first draft if you don't have a resume. Free Pop-Tarts to all students who stop by!
Healthcare Careers Day
Explore careers in healthcare at Healthcare Careers Day!
Did you know healthcare is the fastest growing industry in our region and offers careers in a variety of clinical and non-clinical areas for many different college majors?
Did you know hospitals and healthcare-related organizations also hire people with degrees in accounting, finance, computer science, marketing, communication, sales, psychology, management, marketing, and human resources for non-clinical healthcare jobs? Come and learn from healthcare employers who hire college students in these majors!
Would you like to learn more about nursing, all of the pre-health professions, medical research, biology, chemistry, mental health/counseling, exercise science, radiology, pathology, medical technology, and many other clinical healthcare jobs?
Sign-up TODAY for Healthcare Careers Day to learn more about high demand careers in healthcare and which path might be best for you!
Fall Internship & Career Fair
Register for the Fall 2024 Internship & Career Fair at UW-Parkside on October 24th!
Over 60 employers from a variety of career fields will be recruiting students from all majors for internships and/or full-time jobs
This is a great opportunity to meet representatives from multiple organizations in one convenient location. This is your chance to learn about each organization and the types of internships and fulltime careers they hire for. You can also build connections with professionals, gain valuable career insight and advice, and find the perfect internship or fulltime job even before you graduate.
Pre-registered students will receive a free professional LinkedIn headshot when you attend the event in professional attire.
This internship & career fair is for the following students:
- Current seniors or recent graduates seeking full-time career opportunities
- Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors seeking internships to gain career-related work experience and expand their professional network
- Any students who want to meet employers in our region, network, learn about career opportunities, and get advice on how best to prepare for success
Meet the Recruiter: Uline
You are invited to get to know Uline at their on-campus “Meet The Recruiter” visit day:
Who? Uline
What? A family-owned business that is the leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America with headquarters in Pleasant Prairie
When? Tuesday, October 29
Where? The Advising & Career Center located in The Commons - Wyllie D-1
What time? They will be in The Commons from 10am-2pm and you can schedule an individual 10-minute appointment to meet with them, or you can drop by to pick up information
How do I sign-up for a time? Click the button below, and then click the blue "Register" button on the Handshake event which will take you to a SignUp Genius page where you can select a 10-minute slot to meet with this recruiter.
What majors do they hire? There are opportunities for many majors, but students majoring in finance, accounting, business, supply chain, human resources, marketing, sales, communication, and computer science might be the best match.
Why attend a Meet The Recruiter visit?
- Get to know many employers who like to hire UWP students!
- Gain career insight and advice from the recruiter representing their organization (they were once college students too, and can give you great advice on all things career like typical jobs they hire for, resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, etc.)
- Learn about internships and/or full-time jobs and maybe even apply for one after talking with the recruiter
- These recruiters are here to offer YOU career guidance, tell you about their company, and to share some wonderful internship and job opportunities that just might be FOR YOU!
QUESTIONS? Email your academic advisor OR stop by The Advising & Career Center Welcome Desk in the Commons, OR email Linda Bevec at Bevec@uwp.edu.
Meet the Recruiter: Froedtert Hospital South
You are invited to get to know Froedtert Hospital South at their on-campus “Meet The Recruiter” visit day:
Who? Froedtert Hospital South
What? Froedtert South is an award-winning hospital/health system in Pleasant Prairie. It is affiliated with 10 hospitals and more than 45 health centers and clinics throughout Wisconsin.
When? Tuesday, November 5th
Where? The Advising & Career Center located in The Commons - Wyllie D-1
What time? They will be in The Commons from 10am-2pm and you can schedule an individual 10-minute appointment to meet with them, or you can drop by to pick up information.
How do I sign-up for a time? Click the button below, and then click the blue "Register" button on the Handshake event which will take you to a SignUp Genius page where you can select a 10-minute slot to meet with this recruiter.
What majors do they hire? There are opportunities for many majors, but students majoring in nursing, pre-med, pre-PT & OT, pre-pharmacy, applied health sciences, chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology, accounting, finance, marketing, management, HR, computer science/IT and communication might be the best match.
Why attend a Meet The Recruiter visit?
- Get to know many employers who like to hire UWP students!
- Gain career insight and advice from the recruiter representing their organization (they were once college students too, and can give you great advice on all things career like typical jobs they hire for, resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, etc.)
- Learn about internships and/or full-time jobs and maybe even apply for one after talking with the recruiter
- These recruiters are here to offer YOU career guidance, tell you about their company, and to share some wonderful internship and job opportunities that just might be FOR YOU!
QUESTIONS? Email your academic advisor OR stop by The Advising & Career Center Welcome Desk in the Commons, OR email Linda Bevec at Bevec@uwp.edu.
Pop-Up Resume Review Session
Stop by our Pop Up Resume help desk in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Pick up your free Resume Guide, have a Career Ambassador look at your resume and offer advice, or get started with a first draft if you don't have a resume. Free Pop-Tarts to all students who stop by!
Meet the Recruiter: Kenosha Human Development Services
You are invited to get to know Kenosha Human Development Services at their on-campus “Meet The Recruiter” visit day:
Who? Kenosha Human Development Services
What? Kenosha Human Development Services (KHDS) is a private non-profit organization that provides a variety of services to support the wellbeing of people living in Kenosha
When? Thursday, November 7
Where? The Advising & Career Center located in The Commons - Wyllie D-1
What time? They will be in The Commons from 10am-2pm and you can schedule an individual 10-minute appointment to meet with them, or you can drop by to pick up information
How do I sign-up for a time? Click the button below, and then click the blue "Register" button on the Handshake event which will take you to a SignUp Genius page where you can select a 10-minute slot to meet with this recruiter.
What majors do they hire? There are opportunities for many majors, but students majoring in psychology, sociology, English, communication, education, and political science might be the best match.
Why attend a Meet The Recruiter visit?
- Get to know many employers who like to hire UWP students!
- Gain career insight and advice from the recruiter representing their organization (they were once college students too, and can give you great advice on all things career like typical jobs they hire for, resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, etc.)
- Learn about internships and/or full-time jobs and maybe even apply for one after talking with the recruiter
- These recruiters are here to offer YOU career guidance, tell you about their company, and to share some wonderful internship and job opportunities that just might be FOR YOU!
QUESTIONS? Email your academic advisor OR stop by The Advising & Career Center Welcome Desk in the Commons, OR email Linda Bevec at Bevec@uwp.edu.
Meet the Recruiter: Kenosha Police Department
You are invited to get to know Kenosha Police Department at their on-campus “Meet The Recruiter” visit day:
Who? Kenosha Police Department
What? Kenosha Police Department has patrol and detective divisions and also specialty groups such as Crime Prevention Unit, Gang Crimes Unit, Criminalistics and Community Service Officers to address special issues in keeping our community safe.
When? Wednesday, November 13
Where? The Advising & Career Center located in The Commons - Wyllie D-1
What time? They will be in The Commons from 10am-2pm and you can schedule an individual 10-minute appointment to meet with them, or you can drop by to pick up information
How do I sign-up for a time? Click the button below, and then click the blue "Register" button on the Handshake event which will take you to a SignUp Genius page where you can select a 10-minute slot to meet with this recruiter.
What majors do they hire? There are opportunities for many majors, but students majoring in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, English, communication, education, and political science might be the best match.
Why attend a Meet The Recruiter visit?
- Get to know many employers who like to hire UWP students!
- Gain career insight and advice from the recruiter representing their organization (they were once college students too, and can give you great advice on all things career like typical jobs they hire for, resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, etc.)
- Learn about internships and/or full-time jobs and maybe even apply for one after talking with the recruiter
- These recruiters are here to offer YOU career guidance, tell you about their company, and to share some wonderful internship and job opportunities that just might be FOR YOU!
QUESTIONS? Email your academic advisor OR stop by The Advising & Career Center Welcome Desk in the Commons, OR email Linda Bevec at Bevec@uwp.edu.
Meet the Recruiter: S.C. Johnson
You are invited to get to know SC Johnson at their on-campus “Meet The Recruiter” visit day:
Who? SC Johnson
What? A 5th generation owned family company that is a leading manufacturer of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care, as well as professional products (Glade, Pledge, Off!, Raid, Ziploc, Windex, and more).
When? Thursday, November 14
Where? The Advising & Career Center located in The Commons - Wyllie D-1
What time? They will be in The Commons from 10am-2pm and you can schedule an individual 10-minute appointment to meet with them, or you can drop by to pick up information
How do I sign-up for a time? Click the button below, and then click the blue "Register" button on the Handshake event which will take you to a SignUp Genius page where you can select a 10-minute slot to meet with this recruiter.
What majors do they hire? There are opportunities for many majors, but students majoring in business, human resources, psychology, finance, accounting, supply chain, engineering, chemistry, and marketing might be the best match.
Why attend a Meet The Recruiter visit?
- Get to know many employers who like to hire UWP students!
- Gain career insight and advice from the recruiter representing their organization (they were once college students too, and can give you great advice on all things career like typical jobs they hire for, resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, etc.)
- Learn about internships and/or full-time jobs and maybe even apply for one after talking with the recruiter
- These recruiters are here to offer YOU career guidance, tell you about their company, and to share some wonderful internship and job opportunities that just might be FOR YOU!
QUESTIONS? Email your academic advisor OR stop by The Advising & Career Center Welcome Desk in the Commons, OR email Linda Bevec at Bevec@uwp.edu.
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Advising and Career Center
262-595-2040
advisingcenter@uwp.edu
The Commons
Wyllie Hall, D1
900 Wood Rd.
Kenosha, WI 53144
Parking: Lots A, B