Following each Friday night session we will host a reception on the fifth floor for all attendees.

Symposium on Managerial Leadership

This leadership program, offered to all Kellogg part-time students, intends to provide interactive workshops and seminars for you to learn more about leadership attributes and continue to develop your own leadership qualities while at Kellogg through exposure to faculty, business leaders and interactive workshops.

Professional Development Series

This series of interactive workshops and hands on experiential activities is designed and delivered by our Career Coaches and other career services professionals. It provides any part-time student, whether in the early stages of the Kellogg experience or preparing to participate in the on-campus CMC recruiting process, with information on a variety of career development topics.

Program Dates are:

All programs will meet on Fridays from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. The fee is $50/student for the entire series.

To register, please click here.

Note: All students intending to participate in the CMC for fall of 2008 MUST attend all PDS sessions.
Videos will be offered on the web if you are unable to attend all of the sessions in person.

*Note this session is on Saturday, May 10th from Noon – 3:00 pm.

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Career Planning/Self-Assessment

As you start your career development process, it is essential to take the time to reflect on your goals, skills and values. By understanding these elements, you will be able to develop the career path you really want. This workshop is that all-important step of business career self-assessment. You will be introduced to CareerLeader™, the premier on-line business career self-assessment tool, which is used by over 100 of the top MBA schools and is designed specifically for MBA- level careers. You will gain knowledge that will propel you to the next step in your career development.

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Conducting an Independent Job Search

It’s time to act, and you need some ideas of how to go about searching for that next great opportunity. You will get more than ideas at this workshop, where you will develop a step-by-step strategy and practical tactics for your independent job search. You will learn how to set goals and targets, gather necessary information, prepare for interviews, engage in meaningful follow-up and foster a professional network.

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Building a Powerful Resume

You’ve achieved a lot in your career, so how do you tell someone about it on one page? The “Building a Powerful Resume” workshop will show you how to create a concise resume that fits a particular situation. You will gain an understanding of how to sell yourself and your skills through your resume, as well as see how it works in the job search process. You will learn how to create an effective resume that will get the attention of employers.

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Promoting You: Interview Skills

Interviewing can be stressful but being well-prepared means you can be successful. “Promoting You: Interview Skills” will focus on the areas employers hope to uncover in the interview process. You will learn what information to convey, how to prepare for the tough interview questions and the most effective way to organize stories to demonstrate your strengths.

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Interactive Resume Review

Now that you think you have your ideal resume, why not put it to the test? Spend 20-30 minutes with one of our Career Coaches who will provide you with practical, honest feedback to help you fine tune your resume. You will leave your session with a sense of what changes you may want to make to ensure a truly powerful resume.

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Speed Networking

Want to maximize your Kellogg experience and meet new classmates? Kellogg’s Speed Networking event will allow you to quickly connect with your classmates and learn about different ways you can help each other. Whether you are contemplating a career change, want to make key business contacts, want to contribute back to Kellogg, or simply want to meet new people; this event will allow you to do so in a fun and efficient way.

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Interview Practicum

You’ve learned all of the interviewing best practices in “Promoting You: Interview Skills”, and this practicum will allow you to put those skills to use. The workshop provides a brief refresher on the interview essentials, and then you will practice and polish those interview stories. You will leave the workshop with key takeaways about interviewing in general, as well as how to specifically improve your personal interview skills.

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Business Etiquette

Sometimes we think we know how to handle any situation, but then the unexpected happens. How do we gracefully handle ourselves in stressful situations? What is the proper way to dress, greet and network in a business reception? These questions and more will be addressed and the answers will come from your own practice in this special session. Taught by a business etiquette professional, this session teaches students how to dress, act, respond, and eat in a business setting.