Mission: We provide opportunities and support that engages James Madison University students in the process of exploring, evaluating, and choosing academic programs and careers.
Information
- Location:
- Academic & Career Advisors/Resource Center: Wilson Hall (3rd Floor); Recruiting Services: Sonner Hall (1st Floor)
- Phone:
- Academic & Career Advisors/Resource Center: 540-568-6555; Recruiting Services: 540-568-7379
- Mon - Fri:
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Favorite Pages
Events
30 past eventsSee All
- MBA Admissions Panel & Discussion
UVA Alumni Hall, 211 Emmet Street S...
Monday, November 9 at 6:30pm - STEM Career Panel
NTELOS ROOM (ISAT 259)
Monday, November 2 at 5:30pm - Diversity Career Day
3rd floor of Newcomb Hall, Universi...
Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00am - Federal Intern Panel
Sonner Hall Room 215
Thursday, October 22 at 5:00pm - How to Bring Your A-Game to Di...
Taylor 400
Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00pm - 2009 Charlottesville Community...
John Paul Jones Arena
Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00am - How to Apply for Jobs with the...
Sonner Hall Room 215
Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00pm - Fall Career & Internship Fair
Festival Ballroom
Monday, October 5 at 12:00pm - Proctor & Gamble Online Divers...
Online
Thursday, October 1 at 10:00am - Advertising Week DC 2009
National Geographic Society, USA TO...
Monday, September 14 at 6:00pm
Photos
2 of 3 albumsSee All
Wall PhotosUpdated about a month ago
Fall Career Fair (2007)Created on August 29, 2008 at 7:10am
No one has added fan photos.
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University
Interested in an MBA? Join Admissions representatives from top-ranked MBA programs for a panel discussion about the MBA degree to learn: how an MBA education can help you develop and achieve your career goals; how to prepare a good application for MBA programs; how to choose the right MBA program for you. Register by... November 4 at http://forms.darden.virginia.edu/admissi
Time:6:30PM Monday, November 9th
Location:UVA Alumni Hall, 211 Emmet Street South, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University
Attention Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Majors!
Wondering what you can do NOW to make yourself more employable after graduation?
Want to know what employers look for?
Wondering what kinds of jobs are available in science, technology, engineering and math fields?
Join us for a Career Panel Discussion to hear fr...om recruiters and professionals about great careers in your field!
Presented by:
The College of Science and Math & Career and Academic Planning
What: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Career Panel
When: Monday, November 2, 2009, 5:30 PM
Where: nTelos room (ISAT 259)
Panelists include:
Tara Sieber, Valley Regional TMDL Specialist, Virginia DEQ
Nicole Didyk, Environmental Engineer, MITRE
Andrew Jackson, Science Coordinator, Harrisonburg Public Schools
Paul Sobert, Director, Reporting Compliance Division, Internal Revenue Service
Ali Al-Lawati, Programmer Analyst, Tritek Solutions
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University Teach For America we will be hosting an information session at JMU on Monday, October 19, at 6:30pm in Festival Conference Room 6. You will be able to talk to a Teach for America Regional Recruiter who is also a JMU Alum. Pizza and drinks will be provided. So please come and invite any friends that you think would be interested in such a wonderful opportunity!
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University
Join us at the 2009 Charlottesville Community Fall Job Fair, which will be held Tuesday, October 20th from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville.
Approximately 70 employers from a wide variety of industries will be represented. In addition to our regular employers, recruiters from some of C...harlottesville’s most prominent technology companies will be onsite, including: Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, CFA Institute, Northrop Grumman, VGT, and MicroAire.
For a list of all participating employers and open positions, please visit http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.asp
This event is open to the public and admission and parking are free.
Contact Hollie Lee at the City of Charlottesville for more information – 434-970-3117.
Time:10:00AM Tuesday, October 20th
Location:John Paul Jones Arena
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University Not sure what to expect at Diversity Career Day? The How to Bring Your A-Game to Diversity Career Day prep session will be held prior to the fair on October 20th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in Taylor 400.
Time:5:00PM Tuesday, October 20th
Location:Taylor 400
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University
Don't miss this two day event at the University of Virginia on October 28th and 29th from 10 AM - 1 PM. Over 150 corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds will be represented.
ALL STUDENTS AND MAJORS ARE WELCOME!
Need a ride? Visit CMSS (Center for Multic...ultural Student Services) in Warren 245 or online to sign up: www.jmu.edu/multicultural.
- Transportation will be provided both days leaving at 9 AM and returning at 2 PM.
- Students may attend both days.
Visit http://www.career.virginia.edu/students/
Time:10:00AM Wednesday, October 28th
Location:3rd floor of Newcomb Hall, University of Virginia
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University
Wondering what's next after graduation? Or are you looking for a summer internship?
Then don't miss the Fall Career & Internship Fair sponsored by Career & Academic Planning on Monday October 5th.
The fair will take place in the Festival Ballroom from 12-4 PM. Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume. Every... major is welcome!
For more tips on how to prepare and a list of employers attending visit www.jmu.edu/cap/careerfair/fallfair.htm
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University Hear from JMU students that have held internship positions with several different government agencies concerning their process of obtaining these positions, what type of work can you expect to be involved in while completing a federal internship, and how might you progress in a career with the federal government.
Time:5:00PM Thursday, October 22nd
Location:Sonner Hall Room 215
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University Learn how to create a federal resume and answers to such questions as what is a KSA? And what is a GS level? You'll have the opportunity to learn strategies on how to effectively navigate usajobs.gov for applying to these opportunities as well.
Time:5:00PM Wednesday, October 14th
Location:Sonner Hall Room 215
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University Marketing Major Information Tonight at 6:30 in Room G5 of Showker Hall. If you’re a student thinking about Marketing as a major, attend this informational meeting to find out what it’s all about! Stop by and learn why marketing might be “the major you’ve been looking for.”
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University Need some help with creating or improving your resume? This is a resume workshop for education students and goes over everything that needs to be included in a professional education resume. The workshop will be Tuesday, September 15 from 5:00-6:00 in Wilson 306.
Time:5:00PM Tuesday, September 15th
Location:Wilson Hall, 306
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University
Advertising Week DC is the region’s largest gathering of advertising, marketing, PR and media leaders. It is a week of networking, professional development and education with notable speakers such as Shelly Lazarus (Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide), Liz Dolan (The Oprah Winfrey Network), Chuck Todd (NBC News), Stuart Elliot ...(The New York Times), Tiffany Warren (Omnicom Group, Inc.) and many more!
Register for the events that are of the most interest to you, see http://www.adwkdc.com/ for more information.
Deadline to register is 5:00 pm, Thursday, September 10, 2009.
The Capital of Making Big Things Happen
Time:6:00PM Monday, September 14th
Location:National Geographic Society, USA TODAY Headquarters and The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University Resume Round-Up is an event where you can have an employer review your resume in a relaxed environment with a western theme! You don't need an appointment, just walk in during the hours of the event. You'll be assigned to meet with an employer representative for approximately 15 minutes, and receive helpful feedback on... your resume from the employer's point of view. Past employer participants have included Deloitte, CGI, Ernst & Young, American Woodmark, Target, Johnson Lambert & Co., KPMG, Grafton, Inc., and Apex Systems. Every year this event has been a tremendous hit for both students and employers alike.
Bring your resume. Have actual employers review it. Enjoy refreshments!
Time:12:00PM Thursday, September 10th
Location:Transitions, Warren Hall
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University
Come out early to mix and mingle with fellow D.C. United fans in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
There will be a Career Fair where you will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential employers. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring your friends!
Two Ticket Options:
1. $25 gets you entrance to the career ...fair, a ticket to the D.C. United Game vs. Kansas City at 7:30 p.m.
2. $50 gets you an "Extended Networking Opportunity" package, which includes entrance to the career fair, a ticket to the D.C. United Game vs. Kansas City at 7:30 p.m., all you can eat and drink during the game (excluding alcohol), and entrance to the Champions Club during the game.
Teams and Organizations that are already committed:
D.C. United
Washington Capitals
Washington Nationals
Verizon Center
Washington Freedom
MLS Philadelphia
MLS League Office
MLS New York Red Bulls
Hagerstown Suns Minor League Baseball
Maryland Sports Marketing
Professionals in the City
Potomac Nationals
Suggested Attire - Business Professional but comfortable. First impressions are lasting impressions
What to bring - Multiple résumé's to pass out. Lots of questions to ask. Energy and enthusiasm.
Job opportunities - Full time, part time, salary, hourly and internships will all be available. Some organizations will be ready to hire within a couple weeks, others will be looking for qualified job seekers for positions that open up months from now.
Schedule -
6:00-7:30pm - This will be the time to visit the organizations you are interested in working for or learning more about. It is up to each attendee to engage these people in conversation at their tables. Each organization will have 2-3 people there to speak with future employees about what opportunities are available.
7:30 - 9:30pm - At this point, the D.C. United game has started and the company's will be heading into the Champions Club for food and drink. Attendees are welcome to join them and talk more to any people they might have missed. The cost is $25 for entry into the Champions Club which covers all you can eat Food and Drink (non-alcoholic).
https://secure.dcunited.com/career-fair
Time:6:00PM Wednesday, September 9th
Location:RFK Stadium
Career & Academic Planning - James Madison University
Interact with P&G recruiters to learn more about their company, careers, culture and more, all from the comfort of your own home. Applicants will have the opportunity to talk in “real time” with Procter and Gamble employees from all areas of the company, such as marketing, research and development, finance and account...ing, consumer marketing knowledge and so on. During the career fair, you will have the opportunity to submit your resume and apply for job openings.
Visit their Facebook page for more information:
Time:10:00AM Thursday, October 1st
Location:Online
