Southeastern students, alumni invited to professional presence and etiquette seminar
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND -- Southeastern Louisiana University students and alumni are invited to participate in a professional presence and etiquette seminar in anticipation of Career Fair 2014, the Office of Career Services' annual university wide career event.
Held as a benefit exclusively for students and alumni, the seminar is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in Garrett Hall, room 14.
"Participants will learn how to more effectively interact with employers, dress in acceptable attire, and better prepare one's time before, during and after Career Fair 2014," said Ken Ridgedell, director of Career Services.
Over 125 employers will participate in Career Fair 2014, which is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Pennington Student Activity Center on the corner of University Avenue and General Pershing.
To get the most out of the fair, Ridgedell said students and alumni should bring copies of their resumes; be prepared to briefly discuss career interests, goals, knowledge and skills; and collect brochures and business cards.
Resume FAQs and samples are also available at www.southeastern.edu/prefair. For additional information on Career Fair 2014 or the pre-fair seminar, contact Career Services at (985) 549- 2121 or careerservices@southeastern.edu, or visit www.southeastern.edu/prefair.
