Career Events
Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Night
brings together Logger students and alumni to talk about career fields, classes, graduate school, internships, volunteer activities, and other experiences during and beyond Puget Sound.
More InformationCareer and Employment Services (CES) hosts a wide variety of events supporting students' career development. Many of the presenters at CES events are Puget Sound alumni.
The Career Events Calendar also lists career events sponsored by other departments and groups across campus. (Contact CES to have your career event listed here!)
August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May
Please check the calendar for updates; schedule changes are bound to occur and may happen at the last minute.
AUGUST 2010**********
CES has new office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 20
On-Campus Employment Table (Orientation)
Monday, August 23
Work-Study Employment Information (Orientation)
Employment Opportunities (Orientation)
Thursday, August 26
Work-Study Employment Information (Orientation)
Employment Opportunities (Orientation)
Monday & Tuesday, August 30 & 31
Academic Internship Office Hours
SEPTEMBER 2010**********
Wednesday-Friday, September 1-3
Academic Internship Office Hours
Wednesday, September 1
CES Weekly Table
Friday, September 3
CES Table at Log Jam Activities Fair: Todd Field 5:00 p.m.
Monday, September 6
Labor Day Holiday - CES closed.
Wednesday, September 8
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, September 15
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, September 22
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, September 29
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, October 6
CES Weekly Table
Thursday, October 7
Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Night
Wednesday, October 13
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, October 20
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, October 27
Career Fair
Your job. Your internship. Your future. Your Career Fair!
CES Weekly Table
November is Career Development Month!
Tuesday, November 2
Health Professions Night
Wednesday, November 3
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, November 10
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, November 17
CES Weekly Table
Thursday, November 25 - Friday, November 28
Thanksgiving Holiday - CES closed.
DECEMBER 2010**********
Wednesday, December 1
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, December 8
CES Weekly Table
Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1
CES is closed for this week. Otherwise, CES remains open throughout winter break, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with occasional exceptions for staff training. If you're planning to drop by during the winter break, call 253.879.3161 for updates about closures or to make an appointment.
JANUARY 2011**********
FEBRUARY 2011**********
MARCH 2011**********
APRIL 2011**********
MAY 2010**********
2011 calendar items will be added once event dates are known.
For an example of last year's schedule, take a look below.
AUGUST 2009**********
Friday, August 21
On-Campus Employment Table (Orientation)
Monday, August 24
Work-Study Employment Information (Orientation)
Employment Opportunities (Orientation)
Thursday, August 27
Work-Study Employment Information (Orientation)
Employment Opportunities (Orientation)
Monday, August 31
Labor Day Holiday - CES closed.
SEPTEMBER 2009**********
Tuesday-Friday, September 1-4
Academic Internship Office Hours
Wednesday, September 2
CES Weekly Table
Friday, September 5
CES Table at Log Jam Activities Fair: Todd Field 5:00 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday, September 7 & 8
Academic Internship Office Hours
Wednesday, September 9
CES Weekly Table
Tuesday, September 15
Juniors and Seniors - Join Hitachi Consulting to hear about the consulting industry and learn about what a consulting career might mean for you. McIntyre 309 from 6-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16
CES Weekly Table
Friday, September 18
Teach for America application deadline
Apply now at www.teachforamerica.org
Wednesday, September 23
CES Weekly Table
Thursday, September 24
Boeing Night - Learn about the Boeing internship program from students who've participated. All majors and class years are invited to attend!
Wednesday, September 30
Career Fair - Calling all Loggers! There's something for YOU at the Career Fair!!
CES Weekly Table
OCTOBER 2009**********
Friday, October 2
E&J Gallo pre-selection materials due
Wednesday, October 7
CES Weekly Table
Friday, October 9
What are the latest hiring patterns? What can you expect when you transition from college to work? Dr. Phil Gardner, leading authority and researcher on college recruiting trends provides compelling insight. 3-4:30 p.m.; Location TBA
Wednesday, October 14
CES Weekly Table
Hitachi pre-selection materials due
Thursday, October 15
E&J Gallow on-campus interviews (by invitation only)
Friday, October 16
Midterm
Monday & Tuesday, October 19 & 20
Fall Break (No classes)
Wednesday, October 21
CES Weekly Table
Tuesday, October 27
Health Professions Night
Wednesday, October 28
CES Weekly Table
Teach for America application deadline
Apply now at www.teachforamerica.org
Thursday, October 29
Hitachi interviews on campus (by invitation only)
NOVEMBER 2009**********
November is Career Development Month!
Wednesday, November 4
CES Weekly Table
Thursday, November 5
Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Night
Wednesday, November 11
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, November 18
CES Weekly Table
Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27
Thanksgiving Holiday - CES closed.
DECEMBER 2009**********
Wednesday, December 2
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, December 9
CES Weekly Table
Last Day of Classes
Thursday & Friday, December 10 & 11
Reading Period
Monday, December 14 - Friday, December 18
Final Examinations
Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1
CES is closed for this week. Otherwise, CES remains open throughout winter break, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with occasional exceptions for staff training. If you're planning to drop by during the winter break, call 253.879.3161 for updates about closures or to make an appointment.
JANUARY 2010**********
Friday, January 8
Teach for America application deadline
Apply now at www.teachforamerica.org
Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday - CES closed.
Tuesday, January 19
Spring classes begin
Daily Career Advising Drop-in Hours begin for spring
Monday-Friday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Howarth 101
Tuesday - Friday, January 19-22
Academic Internship Office Hours
Wednesday, January 20
CES Weekly Table
Monday & Tuesday, January 25 & 26
Academic Internship Office Hours
Wednesday, January 27
CES Weekly Table
Thursday, January 28
Summer Internships with State Farm - Information Table:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in WSC
FEBRUARY 2010**********
Daily Career Advising Drop-in Hours
Monday-Friday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Howarth 101
Tuesday, February 2
Summer Internships with US Bank - Information Table:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in WSC
Wednesday, February 3
CES Weekly Table
Cupcakes and Career Advice - Using Social Media in Today's Job Search:
Learn how to build a professional social media presence as you conduct a job or internship search. Bring your dinner - CES will provide dessert!
5:00-6:30 p.m. WSC Murray Board Room
Summer Internships with US Bank - Information Table:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in WSC
Friday, February 5
Summer Internships with State Farm - Information Table:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in WSC
Monday, February 8
Peace Corps Information Table:
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in WSC
Read about Puget Sound's Peace Corps ranking.
Tuesday, February 9
Thinking about becoming a teacher? Find out "What Life in Schools is Really Like." Three teachers share their experience: 5:00 p.m. in Trimble Forum at this School of Education event.
Peace Corps Information Table:
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in WSC
Read about Puget Sound's Peace Corps ranking.
Peace Corps Information Session:
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in WSC Murray Board Room
Read about Puget Sound's Peace Corps ranking.
Wednesday, February 10
CES Weekly Table
Monday, February 15
U.S. Marine Corps Information Table: Cancelled
Wednesday, February 17
CES Weekly Table
Career Fair - Calling all Loggers! There's something for YOU at the Career Fair!!
Thursday, February 18
Denver Publishing Institute Information Table:
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in WSC
Denver Publishing Institute Information Session:
6:00-7:00 p.m. in WSC Murray Board Room
On-Campus Interviews:
Summer Internships with University Directories
Sign up at the U.D. table during the Career Fair on Feb. 17
Friday, February 19
Teach for America application deadline
Apply now at www.teachforamerica.org
E&J Gallo Resume Deadline: Noon to CES
Wednesday, February 24
CES Weekly Table
Pizza and Professions - Careers for Creative Types:
Munch on pizza and learn about creative career paths that alumni and others are pursuing.
Pizza will be served in CES Career Resource Library (Howarth 101) Noon-1:00 p.m.
MARCH 2010**********
Daily Career Advising Drop-in Hours
Monday-Friday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Howarth 101
Tuesday, March 2
Gap Year Options:
Looking to take time off after graduation? Discover how a short term (1-2 year) experience working abroad or in the community can benefit you. Drop by Trimble Forum between 6:00 & 7:30 p.m. to learn about: AmeriCorps, Educational Service Center, JET Programme, L’Arche Tahoma Hope, Lutheran Volunteer Corps, Northwest Leadership Foundation, Peace Corps, and more!
Wednesday, March 3
CES Weekly Table
On-Campus Interviews: E&J Gallo Winery By invitation only
Monday, March 8
On-Campus Interviews: Everett School District
Wednesday, March 10
CES Weekly Table
Pizza and Professions - Careers in Policy and Politics:
Munch on pizza while learning about careers in domestic and international fields of policy and politics.
Pizza will be served in CES Career Resource Library (Howarth 101) Noon-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 11
On-Campus Interviews: Federal Way School District
Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 29
Spring Break
Tuesday, March 16
Choice Career Fair in Seattle
Wednesday, March 17
On-Campus Interviews: Highline School District
Thursday, March 18
On-Campus Interviews: Renton School District
Monday, March 22
U.S. PIRG - Information Session:
5:00-6:30 p.m. in McIntyre 107
Tuesday, March 23
On-Campus Interviews: U.S. PIRG
Recruiting for Campus Organizer and US PIRG Fellow
Tuesday, March 23-Wednesday, March 24
Grad Fair: Noon-4:00 p.m. in WSC
Wednesday, March 24
CES Weekly Table
Thursday, March 25
Fund for the Public Interest:
Information Table: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in WSC
Information Session: 6:00-7:00 p.m. in McIntyre 203
On-Campus Interviews: Sign up at the Table or Session
On-Campus Interviews: Sign up in CES (Howarth 101)
Clover Park School District
Puyallup School District
Tuesday, March 30
Grassroots Campaigns:
Information Table: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in WSC
On-Campus Interviews for Field Managers: Sign up for a time at the table!
Wednesday, March 31
CES Weekly Table
IPE Brown Bag Event:
Washington State: Nexus for Global Health
Lisa Cohen, Executive Director of the Washington Globabl Health Alliance talks about her career in global health and why our state is a world center for global health.
Noon-1:00 p.m. in WSC 101
APRIL 2010**********
Daily Career Advising Drop-in Hours
Monday-Friday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Howarth 101
April is Student Employment Month!
Thursday, April 1
Students for a Sustainable Campus event:
Alumni Panel--Finding Jobs in the Environmental/Sustainability Sector
5:30-7:00 p.m., WSC Murray Boardroom
Monday, April 5-Friday, April 9
Planning to do an internship? Have you considered getting course credit for it? Stop by CES to find out how to make the most of your internship experience!
2:00-4:00 p.m., Howarth 101
Wednesday, April 7
CES Weekly Table
Jeni Oppenheimer, Cole Hardman, and Matt Clevenger present: Exploring Micro-Finance
6:30 p.m., McIntyre 103:
Curious about careers in micro-finance, sustainable development, non-profits, banking, or insurance? Panelists from many aspects of the micro-finance industry will be on hand to answer your questions and talk about their career field.
Panelists include: Brad Stave, Manager of Marketing & Communications for VisionFund International – the micro-finance subsidiary of World Vision; Toby Hardman. who serves on Guy Carpenter & Company's Miro Risk Solutions; Nick White, who works for Pacific Continental Bank; and Victoria Fann, Business Specialist at WA CASH.
Monday, April 12
Summer Jobs with Point O' Pines and Brant Lake camps
Information Table: 10:30-12:30 p.m. in WSC
Information Session: 1:00-2:00 p.m. in WSC 202
Interviews: 2:00-4:00 p.m. in WSC 202
Tuesday, April 15
TLA Club Presents:
"Fun and Games: The Ups and Downs of Two Years in the Game Industry"
4:30 p.m., Thompson 391:
Walker Lindley '08 speaks about some of the revelations and surprises he has encountered while working in the video game industry over the past two years. If you've ever wondered what a career in the video game industry is like, now is a great time to ask and find out!
Wednesday, April 14
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, April 21
CES Weekly Table
Wednesday, April 28
CES Weekly Table
MAY 2010**********
Daily Career Advising Drop-in Hours continue until May 14:
Monday-Friday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Howarth 101
After May 14, please call for an appointment. Drop-in Hours will resume next fall.
Wednesday, May 5
Last day of classes
CES Weekly Table
Thursday, May 6 - Friday, May 7
Reading Period
Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14
Final Examinations
Sunday, May 16
Commencement 2010
CES remains open throughout the summer with occasional exceptions for holidays or staff training. Call 253.879.3161 to make an appointment.
