We will be hosting an alumni assistance professional development
event, Riding Out the Storm:
Pursue a Graduate Degree or Make a Career Change in Today’s
Economy, where you may speak to a
graduate admission counselor, career counselor or financial aid
counselor, or attend one of our career transitions workshops for
alums.
Event Schedule
6 - 6:30 p.m.
Event Registration
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Open information session on Graduate programs and Admission
requirements
Representatives from all ofthe University’s schools and colleges
(except the School of Law) will be on hand to meet individually
with you to discuss graduate programs, answer questions, and
provide assistance on the application process.
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
What's Next? Career Transitions - A New Path
When it comes to your career, do you know what you want and how to
go about attaining it? In today's challenging economic
climate, a clearly defined vision and well-articulated career
strategy are imperative for those seeking to set a new professional
direction. Whether you desire to reenter the workforce after taking
time off, pursue a new direction by enrolling in graduate studies
or wish to reenergize your career after working in the same field
for several years, this program will equip you with the skills,
strategies, and tools you need to revitalize your career
development efforts and achieve both personal and professional
growth.
7:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Financial Aid Session
7:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Creating a Strategy - Job Search Help in a Challenging
Market
Today’s job market is competitive and it is crucial that you rely
on more than one job search method to uncover job leads.
During this interactive workshop, we will talk about productive job
search methods and share creative ideas to help one another work
smarter, not harder.
8:30 - 9 p.m.
Career Service Q and A
Meet briefly with professional counselors from the University’s
Career Center to discuss your next steps, including scheduling a
one on one follow-up appointment; accessing St. John’s CareerLink
and learning more about the comprehensive services offered by the
Career Center for alumni.
To RSVP, please register
here or call us at: (888) 9STJOHNS or:
Learn more about the Alumni Assistance
Program.
Date
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Time
6 - 9 p.m.
Location
Oakdale campus