McNeese Career Services Seminars

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011  Noon               Holbrook Student Union (Old Ranch)

Building Your Future:  Transition into the Professional World

Put away the blue jeans and polish up your communication skills, it’s time to land that first job!  Find out about the job search, resumes that get attention, and interviewing skills from the first handshake to writing the thank you. 

 The following 3 sessions (see below) remain for the Fall, Interview for Life, with Nikki Fontenot, MSU Alumnus & Certified Career & Life Coach.

All students are invited; however, the Nov. 2 session is geared more for upperclassmen and the

Nov. 9^th session more for your freshman students.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011   Noon              Holbrook Student Union (Old Ranch)

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Whether applying for scholarships, a social organization, a job, or making a class presentation it is essential to present yourself in a confident and professional manner.  Get tips on discovering your skills/talents, starting the job search process and presenting yourself so as to stand out from the crowd.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011                         La Jeunesse Room

From Soup to Nuts…Dining Etiquette Luncheon

(Reservation Required-call 337-475-5612 or email:  careers@mcneese.edu)

Many employers want to see future employees in settings other than the interview room.  Whether the dining situation is formal or informal, you will be graded on your manners, communication skills, and appropriate dress.  This session provides actual experience on which fork to use, how to eat difficult foods, and conversation do’s and don’ts while enjoying a full luncheon prepared by our very own McNeese Dining Services-Chartwells.