Tarleton State University - Stephenville, TX
Friday, October 16, 2009 - TSU Dining Hall (2nd Floor)
Presented By: TSU Communication Dept. (Small Group and Interpersonal Communication Classes) & Career Services
9:00 a.m. - “Job Search and Technology” Session
Room 216
How to Effectively Use the Internet in the Job Search
Presenters: The “A-Team” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
The Pros and Cons of Using the Telephone and the Internet in the Job Search
Presenters: The “Blue Team” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
Room 217
Why YOU Should Have an Online Portfolio!
Presenters: The “Fun Four” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
The Impact of Facebook and Myspace on the Job Search
Presenters: The “Georgia Peaches” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
Room 218
How to Use Twitter in the Job Search
Presenters: The “Ferocious Females” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
The Importance of Keeping Your Image Clean on Facebook and Myspace
Presenters: The “The Back Row” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
10:00 a.m. – "Career Games” Session
Room 216
Career Game 1 - "Keys to Success"
Presenters: The "Platinum" Group (Small Group Communication Class - Horton)
Career Game
2 - "Career Pyramid"
Presenters: The "Turquoise" Group (Small Group Communication Class - Horton)
Room 217
Career Game
3 - "Career Quirks"
Presenters: The "Verde" Group (Small Group Communication Class - Horton)
Career Game
4 - "Fun Financial Factoids"
Presenters:The "Gold" Group (Small Group Communication Class - Horton)
Room 218
Career Game
5 - "Business Battle"
Presenters: The "Crimson" Group (Small Group Communication Class - Horton)
Career Game
6 - "Dress for Success"
Presenters: The "Aqua Green" Group - (Small Group Communication Class - Horton)
11:00 a.m. – "Money Matters” Session
Room 216
The Importance of Having a Will
Presenters: The “Teal” Group (Horton - COMS 101)
The Importance of Saving for Retirement
Presenters: The “Emerald” Group (Horton - COMS 101)
Room 217
Can you Afford to Live There?: Salaries and Cost of Living
Presenters: The “Hunter Green” Group (Horton - COMS 101)
Room 218
Life Insurance: Preparing for the Future
Presenters: The “Turquoise” Group (Horton - COMS 101)
How to Manage Your Credit Card Debt
Presenters: The “Red” Group (Horton - COMS 101)
12:00 p.m. - “Professionalism/Networking” Session
Room 216
How to Dress Professionally for a Job Interview
Presenters: The “Dress to Impress” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
How to Survive Your Interview
Presenters: The “Mission Informed” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
Room 217
The Importance of Joining a Student Organization (or Professional Organization) During College
Presenters: The “Speech Group Alpha” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
Network Your Way to Job Search Success
Presenters: The “Network Specialists” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
Room 218
The Do's and Don'ts of a Professional Resume
Presenters: The “Proofreaders” Group (Edwards - COMS 101)
What about Graduate School?
Presenters: The Tarleton State University - Office of Graduate Studies
1:00 p.m. - “Panel Discussion"
Room 218
Julie Wooldridge, Texas Workforce Commission
Mrs. Devonna Cowdrey, Instructor, TSU Computer Information Systems Dept.
Randy Burch, Program Coordinator, Small Business Development Center
Alana Hefner, TSU Career Services Center
Dr. Leslie Stanley-Stevens, TSU Office of Graduate Studies
The "After the Degree, Now What?" Planning Committees