Weekly Career Update
Slavin 108 is Virtually at Your Fingertips!
4.04.21
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Registration is available BUT not required |
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SENIORS: DON'T MISS LIFE AFTER FRIARTOWN |
Attend this 5th annual series, focused on prepping for (and making the most of) post-graduate life. Participants will hear from recent PC alumni about their experiences, connect with other seniors sorting out their plans for next year (and beyond), and get prepared and excited for what's to come. Register for the session(s) you want - receive a limited edition “Don’t Wait” t-shirt, padfolio, and pen if you attend 3+ sessions!
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UK BUSINESS SCHOOLS INFORMATION SESSION |
Wednesday, April 7 | 12pm
A small group of leading graduate business schools from the United Kingdom will be hosting a virtual information session. The business schools offer 1-year, specialized master’s degrees in subjects such as management, finance, marketing, innovation/entrepreneurship, data analytics, and sustainability/CSR. These graduate programs are perfect for college juniors and seniors to consider as they seek to bolster their qualifications with a master’s degree while engaging in a cultural experience overseas.
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CAREERS WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE |
Wednesday, April 7 | 7pm
Providence College Center for Global Education will be hosting William Gannon, the U.S. Department of State Diplomat in Residence for New England. He’ll be discussing career and internship opportunities available to U.S. citizens, both during college and after graduation. If you are thinking of an international career, be sure to sign up.
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WFH FEST 2021 - GOING PLACES |
April 5th - 8th
Attend this festival to hear career stories from Founders, Entrepreneurs and Creators. You will receive career advice from Managers & Directors at TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Spotify & more! Like a traditional festival, we have multiple stages! Unlike a traditional festival, each speaker’s content will show up on every stage. Just in a different format!
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FBI VIRTUAL RECRUITING EVENT |
Monday, April 12 | 5:30pm | On Zoom
Join Special Agent Thomas MacDonald to learn about employment & internship opportunities with the FBI. The presentation will cover the Collegiate Hiring Initiative for entry level roles (seniors & recent alums), as well as Summer 2022 Internship Opportunities (undergraduates). This presentation is open to all years & majors!
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ENTREPRENEURS ON FIRE: A ROADMAP TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM |
Tuesday, April 13 | 6:30pm | On Zoom
Join us to hear from John Lee Dumas ’02, author of The Common Path to Uncommon Success and host of the award winning podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire. JLD will share his path to financial freedom and fulfillment since graduating from PC in 2002, culminating with the lessons and strategies he learned while building his multi-million dollar media empire by interviewing over 3000 of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. If you are ready to embark on a path to your version of uncommon success, this presentation is for you, fellow friar!
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EMPLOYER EXPERIENCE: WITH COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE |
Wednesday, April 14 | 3-5pm | On Zoom
Employer Experience is a great opportunity to meet on ZOOM for a 20 minute session with one of PC's employer partners to learn and discuss any of the following:
- Industry specific knowledge & trends
- Tips & advice on networking
- Recruiting & hiring process
- Feedback on resume or mock interview
- Company diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives
- A topic of your choice!
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ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR INTERNSHIP FUNDING? |
Deadline | Friday, April 16
Have you secured an unpaid internship for the summer? Did you know you may be eligible for funding? Log on to Handshake and search "Internship Funding 2021" to see a list of funding opportunities and to find out if you qualify.
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CLASS OF 2022: APPLY TO BE A SENIOR ADMISSION FELLOW |
Deadline | Friday, April 30
The Office of Admission is seeking Senior Admission Fellows for Fall 2021 to help with the recruitment of prospective students. Primary responsibilities will include interviewing students and their families, writing interview summaries, and following up with students after these interviews. Senior Admission Fellows can expect to gain insight into the college admission process and understand how to counsel students and families through that process.
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GET ADVICE FROM A PEER2PEER ADVISOR |
Get help from a peer advisor that has similar experiences to you!
Chloe ’21 | Management/Political Science
Internships, Career EXPO, Career Programs, Handshake
Peer 2 Peer Hours: Mondays, 11:30-12:30pm and 5:00-7:00pm
Mackenzie ’21 | Management/Accountancy
Shadowing, Networking, Internships, Leadership Fellows, Career EXPO, Big Interview
Peer 2 Peer Hours: Tuesdays, 4:30-7pm
Natalia ’21 | Global Studies/Sociology
Internships, Resumes, Career EXPO, Interview Prep, Diversity Outreach
Peer 2 Peer Hours: Wednesdays, 5-8pm
Paula ’21 | Marketing/Theatre
Shadowing, PC in Hollywood, Internships, Career EXPO, FriarLink
Peer 2 Peer Hours: Thursdays, 10-11am and 4-6pm
Sign up on Handshake under "Appointments" to get answers to your career questions.
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Up your interview game. Learn how to rock an interview and land your dream job, in this course adapted from the popular podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job. Host Pete Mockaitis interviews Pam Skillings, the founder of Big Interview, about how job seekers can be more successful in interviews. It all starts with research. Pam explains how to research the company and the position so that you’re prepared to speak about your suitability in a nongeneric way.
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“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
~C.S. Lewis
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