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Annual All-Campus Career Fair (Fall Semester)
Each October, UW-River Falls hosts an all-campus Career Fair. Students of all majors and levels of study are encouraged to attend. Students can learn about possible career paths from the many organizations attending, and make valuable employer contacts for internships and full-time positions. Graduate schools also host tables at this event. Business professional attire is recommended, and students are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes.

Mock Interview Day (Fall and Spring Semesters)
Students, polish your interviewing skills for the internship or job hunt before it really counts! Through this event, you will have an opportunity to practice interviewing with REAL employers. The interview will last 30 minutes, which will provide enough time for the employer to ask 10-12 interview questions and provide advice on how to improve for the real thing. Students must sign-up prior to the event to receive a mock interview.

Cruise Through Finals (Spring Semester)
Each May during finals week, Career, Counseling, and Student Health Services hosts an event is intended to give relief to students during finals week. This is a fun event that includes:

  • Refreshments
  • Games & Prizes
  • Professional massages
  • Health tests (blood pressure screening, etc...)

Etiquette Dinner (Fall & Spring Semester)
The Etiquette Dinner is a popular event hosted once each semester. In addition to enjoying a delicious five-course dinner, attendees receive hands-on training for appropriate dining and business etiquette. Advance reservations are required to attend. Business professional attire is encouraged.

Mardi Gras (Spring Semester)
Flash your resume and we'll give you some beads! During Mardi Gras week, Career Services staff and student workers, dressed in Mardi Gras outfits, provide walk-in resume, cover letter, and portfolio assistance to students.

Runway to Success
Fashion show highlighting current trends in business attire, with commentary regarding appropriate and inappropriate dress.

Student Teacher Professional Development Day (Fall & Spring Semesters)
The Student Teacher Professional Day, offered once each semester, is a required program for all student teachers. Some features of the event:

  • Mock interviews with school district administrators
  • Lab instruction for conducting online job searches
  • Presentations and individual assistance with resumes, cover letters, and portfolios
  • School district administrators serve as a "panel of experts" to offer tips on being a successful teacher and navigating the hiring process

Tip & Treat (Fall Semester)
During Halloween week, Career Services staff and student workers patrol campus to offer Halloween candy and career tips to students.

 

 

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