Updated 3/11/10
Spring 2010
Career Services Events
Insurance Industry Career Panel
Date: Monday, April 12, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Location: Assumption College, La Maison Francaise, Auditorium,
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
Bill DeCaporale, Director of Human Resources, and staff from Travelers of Massachusetts will discuss careers in the insurance industry. Learn about the functions of the Claims, Marketing, Underwriting, and Human Resources departments, as well as how to prepare for entry into these areas, typical career paths, and opportunities for growth.
Register for this program by Wednesday, April 7.
For more information, please contact Tricia Paolucci at ppaolucci@assumption.edu or at 508-767-7542.
Careers in the Federal Government
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Location: Assumption College, Admissions Carriage House,
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
Kim Ainsworth, Executive Director of the Greater Boston Federal Executive Board, will offer valuable tips and strategies for obtaining a secure position in the federal government. Learn the ins and outs of negotiating USAJOBS.gov, the federal government's job posting site, networking tactics, and alternative ways to gain entry into federal employment.
Register for this program by Friday, April 9. Seating is limited, so register early!
For more information, please contact Tricia Paolucci at ppaolucci@assumption.edu or at 508-767-7542.
Off-campus Events
Colleges of the Worcester Consortium Career Fair 2010
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm-4:30 pm
Location: DCU Center Ballroom, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA
Meet with area employers to discuss job and internship opportunities. 70+ employers are expected, including Hanover Insurance Group, UMass Medical School, YOU, Inc., and Fallon Clinic. Click here for a complete list.
All students and alumni are welcome. Please bring plenty of resumes and dress in professional attire. No pre-registration is necessary.
Fall 2010
Seminar Session I--The 21st Century Job Search: Essential Strategies for Success in Any Economy
Date: Fall 2010-date TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Assumption College, La Maison Francaise, Location TBD,
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
Step 1 in conducting an effective job search is developing career goals and a plan to achieve them. This takes not only knowledge of the job market and current economic trends, but also a close look at yourself--your skills, accomplishments, personality, values, and preferences. This workshop provides an overview of the self-assessment and goal-setting process, and how you can align that information with an exploration of the job market. Once you've examined both internal and external landscapes, you'll be better positioned to determine your career path and conduct an effective job search campaign. Suggested as a prerequisite to Marketing Yourself with Effective Cover Letters and Resumes.
Register for this program.
Seminar Session II--Marketing Yourself with Effective Cover Letters and Resumes
Date: Fall 2010-date TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Assumption College, La Maison Francaise, Location TBD,
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
In the search for the ideal job, how do you set yourself apart from the hundreds of other jobseekers all vying for the same position? What are the chief skills, experience, and attributes that an employer is seeking in the "ideal" candidate? To entice an employer to consider your candidacy, you must view yourself as a product, and it's your job to “sell” what you can offer. Resumes and cover letters are your primary marketing tools, and their specific purpose is to win you an interview. In this workshop, you will learn how to maximize your skills and accomplishments, as well as other important tips, to write winning resumes and cover letters.
Register for this program.
Seminar Session I--Networking Fundamentals: Expanding Your Career Connections
Date: Fall 2010-date TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Assumption College, La Maison Francaise, Location TBD,
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
You’ve heard it time and again: approximately 80% of job openings are never publicly advertised. What's the best way to tap into this unseen job market? And even before you decide to search for a job, what is one very effective way to learn more about career fields, industries, and companies? Informational interviewing and networking, of course! During this session, you'll learn some of the finer points of expanding and using your connections to help with your career planning and optimize your job search, including social media as a tool in the networking arsenal. Developing an answer to the ever-ubiquitous “Tell me about yourself” question will also be covered.
Register for this program.
Seminar Session II--Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Effective Interviewing Techniques
Date: Fall 2010-date TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Assumption College, La Maison Francaise, Location TBD,
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
It's finally happened. You receive a phone call or e-mail inviting you for a job interview. You feel elated, but the butterflies also start to kick up. What does the future employer want to know about you? What do you want to know about the future employer? The keys to a successful interview are preparation and focus, and this session will help to get you interview-ready. Negotiation approaches will also be discussed.
Register for this program.
Deadlines
Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Program 2010-2011
Application Period
The application period closes on October 15, 2010.
Nomination Deadline
All specified materials must be submitted by October 20. Detailed information will be in the Presidential Management Fellowship Program (PMF) Information and Application/Nomination Procedures handbook, which will be available in September 2010.
Contact Tricia Paolucci at 508-767-7542 or ppaolucci@assumption.edu for more information.
Webinars/Teleseminars
Other On-campus Events
Off-campus Events
Off-campus Trainings and Events-Ongoing
The Women's Information Network (WIN) of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Date: Third Tuesday of every month, September-June
Time: 12 noon-1:30 pm
Location: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Conference Center, 446 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Sponsored by Fidelity Bank, WIN advocates and encourages the numerous opportunities available to today's professional woman. WIN brings together enterprising women through special events and monthly luncheon meetings to enhance women's roles in the workforce by providing information resources and relationship building opportunities. Memberships are available to both Chamber and non-Chamber members, or you may attend on a per-meeting basis. Applicable fees apply. For additional information, click on the link above, or contact Mary Hubbard at 508.753.2924, ext. 229 or mhubbard@worcesterchamber.org.