Ignite Schedule

Learn the importance of LinkedIn in career development and job search. You will be given a tool to walk you through creating a professional LinkedIn profile.

Thom Coats

BAS S326/SunTrust Room

Learn about three different elevator pitch templates and how to introduce yourself to recruiters and other professionals.

Hosted by Thom Coats

SunTrust Room, BAS S326

Meet business partners to learn about their organizations and investigate various career options.

Hosted by Jean Wilson

BAS S276

A fun and fast 85-minute workshop to help you get ready for The Big Career Fair! You will learn to formulate and deliver an elevator pitch, get your resume reviewed, and have your professional headshot taken after visiting the Career Closet.

Hosted by Career Development Center, Communication Studies Department, Sponsored by MT Engage

KUC 324

Redstone Federal Credit Union’s Financial Education team hosts an exciting Reality Fair to turbocharge your financial savvy! Picture this: a hands-on budgeting adventure where you step into a unique career with a budget to match. Journey through lively booths, and play interactive games that bring financial decision-making to life. From snagging discounts to making tough choices, it’s all about finding the right balance. By the end, you are ready to conquer the financial maze of adulthood with gusto! **Drawing for Prizes for those who complete the Fair.**

Hosted by Redstone Federal Credit Union

BAS Courtyard

Learn how to manage a networking event with best practices, including how to prepare, what to do during, and follow up. You will meet 8-10 professionals who help guide the experience.

Hosted by Thom Coats

SunTrust, BAS S326

Congratulations! You have been appointed manager of the world’s most important brand. Your personal brand, of course. You are responsible for building your professional identity. Learn what personal branding is (and is not) and get acquainted with the three dimensions of your personal brand.

Hosted by Don Roy

BAS S343

You will learn the basics of CRM systems. You will understand accounts vs. contacts, leads vs. opportunities, and how to process an opportunity/complaint.

Hosted by Thom Coats

Computer Lab

FOR ALL JONES COLLEGE MAJORS. Join us in the BAS Courtyard for a business casual career fair meeting 20 various companies hiring for professional positions at a minimum of $45,000 salary and/or internships at a minimum of $20/hour unless otherwise noted. See list on Handshake.

Hosted by Jean Wilson

BAS Courtyard

Have you prepared your marketing materials for post-graduation interviews? Are you preparing for the upcoming career fairs? Discover strategies to help you create a stronger Branding Statement, include relevant items in your Resume Header, and identify Notable items as your talking points. Food and drinks will be provided along with Door Prizes.

Hosted by Jean Wilson

BAS S273

You will get an overview of challenges that new entrepreneurs face and some tips to overcome those challenges to be successful in your venture.

Hosted by Dennis Gupton

Learn from the Career Development Center and local recruiters about how to strategically land that job.

Hosted by Jennie Bryan from Career Development Center

Join the Zoom: https://mtsu.zoom.us/my/careerjennie

**Transportation to this event is available and must be reserved when you register for the event**

Learn how professionals normally attend business dinners. This event begins with a half-hour of networking with the partners on the third floor of the MEC Atrium, followed by a 5-course meal. Networking with twenty corporate partner representatives, you learn best practices throughout the event. There is a Q&A time between the 3rd and 4th course. 

Hosted by Thom Coats