MONDAY FEBRUARY 12 COMMUNICATION IS KEY Before heading into the wild, you let people know where you are – in the job search you must communicate what you offer and want.

REVIVE YOUR RESUME & COVER LETTER (WORKSHOP/SNACKS) 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 210 UC

Your resume is often an employer’s first impression and the tool that opens or closes the door to an interview. Attend to learn tips on building a modern resume that attracts the attention of today’s employer.

Renard Miles, Coordinator, CPAD

INTERVIEW STRATEGIES (WORKSHOP/SNACKS) 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 210 UC

The interview is where you seal the deal and get the job. Inappropriate attire, incomplete answers to questions and being unprepared can deter your career goals. Attend this workshop to learn tips on navigating phone, video, in-person and panel interviews. Leave with an increased knowledge of effective interview strategies and tools to help you prepare for your next interview.

Katie Mantooth, Assistant Director, CPAD

PREPARE YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH/INTRODUCTION (WORKSHOP/SNACKS) 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 210 UC

Can you quickly introduce yourself, sharing your academic qualifications, experience and passion for your professional future? Attend this session to learn about effective introductions as well as develop and practice your elevator pitch.

Mark McCloud, Director, CPAD

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 SURVIVAL 101 Different environments require different survival tips – as do different populations in the job search.

VETERANS: TRANSLATING YOUR RESUME (WORKSHOP/SNACKS) 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | 210 UC

As a veteran, you have unique skills and experiences to bring to a civilian job. Attend this session so that your successes aren’t lost in translation.

Katie Mantooth, Assistant Director, CPAD

SENIORS: SURVIVAL TIPS (WORKSHOP/SNACKS) 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | 210 UC

Graduating seniors do not want to miss this workshop about job search fundamentals.

Katie Mantooth, Assistant Director, CPAD

UNIQUE JOB SEARCH CHALLENGES AND CAREER EQUITY (LUNCH/PANEL) 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 230 UC

While many of the elements of the job search are universal, there are some populations (LGBT, minorities, students with disabilities and women) who face unique challenges. Come hear from professionals who advocate for these individuals and share tips to navigate the job search successfully.

Dr. Sue Byrd, Professor Emeritus, UTM Family & Consumer Sciences & AAUW Martin Branch President

Joe T. Henderson, Director of Equity & Diversity/Title VI Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator

Penny Hensley, Advocate/LAP Program Manager, Women's Resource & Rape Assistance Program (WRAP)

Lieutenant Danielle Jones, Jackson Police Department

Petra McPhearson, Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration

David Parrish, Interim Regional Supervisor, Division of Rehabilitation Services

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 LIGHT THAT FIRE Much like a glowing fire provides light, cooked food and warmth, getting excited about your job search will fill you with an inner light and help you be more purposeful in the job search.

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES (WORKSHOP/SNACKS) 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | 210 UC

Have you ever binge job-searched? Did you go online, search for jobs and forward 50 resumes – and then not hear back from anyone? Attend this workshop to learn effective job search strategies, learn about tools exclusively available to UT Martin students and develop an action plan for your job search.

Dr. Annie Jones, Career Counselor, CPAD

ESTABLISH YOUR BRAND: NETWORKING & LINKEDIN (WORKSHOP/SNACKS) 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | 210 UC

Your brand begins with your resume, continues when an employer Googles you and culminates when they interview you. What image does an employer or graduate school see when they meet you along the way? Attend this workshop for tips on networking and building a strong LinkedIn profile.

Katie Mantooth, Assistant Director, CPAD

LIGHT YOUR OWN FIRE (LUNCH/DR. CARVER) 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 206 UC

Get excited about your job search. Eat lunch. Leave with action items!

Dr. Keith Carver, Chancellor

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 KEEP YOUR HEAD ON – DON’T FREAK OUT! Be calm, think positive and have a plan!

SALARY NEGOTIATIONS: DON’T LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE (WORKSHOP/SNACKS) 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 210 UC

Why would you not ask for a better salary? Attend this session to learn practical methods for entering into salary negotiations in today’s job market.

Dr. Annie Jones, Career Counselor, CPAD

WORKING CAREER FAIR STRATEGIES (WORKSHOP/SNACKS) 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 210 UC

Career fair events are an efficient way to interact and network with numerous employers. However, the experience can also be intimidating without a strategy. Attend this workshop to learn how you should prepare and dress for career fairs as well as effective ways to interact and follow-up with employers.

Renard Miles, Coordinator, CPAD Josh Garrity, District Manager/West

Tennessee, Fastenal

UNDERSTAND PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE & ETIQUETTE (WORKSHOP/SNACKS) 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 210 UC

Have you ever looked at a place setting and wondered, “Which fork do I use?” Are you confident that your attire will enhance your interview or do you wonder if it will be a distraction? Attend this session to sharpen your etiquette skills and identify the difference between business professional and business casual attire. Leave with the confidence that you know how to answer a phone or email inquiry professionally, introduce yourself and navigate a networking meal.

Melanie Young, Career Counselor, CPAD

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 DOCUMENT IT To share your experience effectively, your online image must align with your career goals.

RESUME REVIEWS (DROP-IN/SNACKS) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 210 UC

Bring your resume (digital or paper) to have it reviewed by a Career Planning and Development professional.

FREE HEADSHOT FRIDAY (DROP-IN/SNACKS ) 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Drop in during available hours, dressed in attire that aligns you with your field of interest. If you are unsure, business professional attire is ideal. Career Planning and Development will provide you with a free photo headshot that you can easily use on your LinkedIn profile.