Career Development Week is packed with events designed to help you boost your professional skills, connect with employers, and prepare for your future. Here’s a breakdown of the key events:
📅 Event Schedule:
- Resume Building Workshop 📝
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12
- Time: 12-2 p.m.
- Location: Parr Center, Rooms 0060 & 0070
- Description: Get your resume reviewed by hiring professionals and explore the Central Piedmont Clothing Closet for free interview attire.
- 💼 IT and Finance Meet & Greet
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Location: Parr Center, Room 1000
- Description: Connect with industry experts in two of Charlotte’s fastest-growing fields—IT and Finance. Discover career opportunities and make lasting connections.
- 🧠 Emotional Intelligence Workshop
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12
- Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.
- Location: Parr Center, Room 1010
- Description: Learn how emotional intelligence can transform your professional and personal life, helping you build stronger, more influential relationships.
- 📄 Resume Development Workshop
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13
- Time: 10-11 a.m.
- Location: Parr Center, Rooms 1000 & 1010
- Description: Get professional insights into what makes a resume stand out from the hiring experts themselves!
- 👥 Employer Panel and Meet & Greet
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13
- Time: 1-3 p.m.
- Location: North Classroom Building Auditorium, Room 1123
- Description: Hear from employers across various industries about their career paths, the skills they value, and network with potential employers.
- 🌐 Virtual Alumni Leadership Council Meet & Greet
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13
- Time: 1-3 p.m.
- Location: Virtual on Microsoft Teams
- Description: Hear from employers across various industries about their career paths, the skills they value, and network with potential employers.
- 💻 Power Up with LinkedIn Workshop with Virtual Viewing Party
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 14
- Time: 10-11 a.m.
- Location: Virtual on Microsoft Teams, with viewing party at Hagemayer Library, Room 2160
- Description: Learn how to leverage LinkedIn to build your brand and connect with employers in today’s digital world.
- 🔍 Virtual Job Strategy Workshop
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 14
- Time: 1-2 p.m.
- Location: Virtual on Microsoft Teams
- Description: Join Mark Short, Central Piedmont’s HR expert, to learn strategic job search techniques and how to maximize your job search.
- 🏙️ City of Charlotte Speaks
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 14
- Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Location: Parr Center, Rooms 1000 & 1010
- Description: Explore diverse career options within the City of Charlotte, from public services to HR and beyond.
For more information and detailed schedules, visit the event page.
