By Christine Corral, Executive Director of Career Planning

On behalf of the Career Planning Center (CPC) staff, welcome to a new academic year. I joined the Career Planning Center staff as executive director in June 2008, and I am excited to share that the CPC has already scheduled several recruiting and networking activities this academic year, with more to come. I encourage you to participate in and share your feedback regarding our services and recruiting activities.

Listed below is a snapshot of September activities:

September 2, 2008 On-campus Interviews – May, Oberfell and Lorber

On-campus Interviews – Burke Costanza and Cuppy

September 3, 2008 CPC Presentation: Interview Preparation

September 4, 2008 CPC Presentation: Symplicity: Basic Functions and Frequently Asked Questions

September 5, 2008 On-campus Interviews – Rothberg, Logan and Warsce

On-campus Interviews – Barnes and Thornburg LLP

September 8, 2008 On-campus Interview – Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office

September 9, 2008 On-campus Interview – Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson and Feary

September 10, 2008 CPC Presentation: Networking

September 10, 2008 On-campus Interview – Internal Revenue Service – Office of Chief Counsel

September 11, 2008 CPC Presentation: Resume Preparation

September 11, 2008 On-campus Interviews – Miller Murphy

On-campus Interviews – Indiana Attorney General

September 15, 2008 On-campus Interview – The Miami Public Defender’s Office (Hosted by John Marshall Law School)

September 16, 2008 Indiana State Bar Association Panel: Importance of Being a Member of the Bar Association

September 17, 2008 CPC Presentation: Job Search Correspondence

September 18, 2008 CPC Presentation: Job Search Strategies

September 19, 2008 On-campus Interview – Chicago Transit Authority

September 24, 2008 CPC Presentation: Salary Negotiations

September 25, 2008 CPC Presentation: Preparing for Pro Bono

September 25, 2008 “Distinguishing Yourself Through International Law Opportunities” presented by Professor Matthew Wilson – Temple University School of Law

September 25, 2008 On-campus Interview – U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

September 26, 2008 On-campus Interviews – Bose, McKinney and Evans LLP

On-campus Interviews – U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

September 26, 2008 Distinguished Alumni Lunch – Roberta Lang, General Counsel Whole Foods Corporation

You may register for these events via your Symplicity recruiting account. Should you have any questions or need assistance with your Symplicity account, please visit the Career Planning Center (Room 125) or contact our staff at (219) 465-7814 or careerplanning.law@valpo.edu.

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