June 2020
Summer Meetup Series: Alternatives to supplement an internship during a pandemic
During summers between semesters, and during the academic year, it is very important students continue to build skills and increase marketability to supplement academic pursuits by gaining professional skills in a variety of ways. These will help build the skills employers are seeking. There are many free, or reduced cost, seminars for building these skills, especially during the COVID-19 situation. These can be in addition to an internship, or in lieu of. We will discuss what some of these alternative…
Find out more »Summer Meetup Series: Networking During a Pandemic
With stay-at-home orders in place or lifted, the skills it takes to network virtually are important for a internship or job search during a pandemic. We will discuss strategies that can be effective.
Find out more »July 2020
Summer Meetup Series: New Normal: Video/Prerecorded Interviewing
The reality is, interviews will continue to be virtual as companies want to maintain safe health standards as the pandemic resolution continues, and companies will have restricted travel. Palmer staff will share strategies for making the most of your phone, virtual/live, or pre-recorded interviews.
Find out more »August 2020
Summer Meetup Series: Branding Yourself in Writing (resumes & LinkedIn)
Submitting your resume, whether via Handshake, through a direct email, a career fair, or a company website is the first step in making yourself noticed for an opportunity. Your LinkedIn profile is a "live" written value proposition that employers can see all of the time. Learn some tips about what makes a competitive resume and LinkedIn profile and what employers are seeking.
Find out more »Summer Meetup Series: Navigating Virtual Career Fairs
All fall career fairs will be virtual, using software that will allow you to interact with employers and share your skills and qualifications. Palmer staff will walk you through how this will work, strategies for communicating, and important things to know to be successful.
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