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Standing Out - Tips for making the most of your time at the career fair

Wed, March 20, 2013, 12-1pm (room 266); Lunch will be provided

Career Fair 2013

Capitol College's 28th Annual Engineering, Computer Sciences, Information Technology and Business Career Fair which was held on Friday, March 22, 2013 in the McGowan Academic Center from 10:00 - 2:00pm.

The event provided access to experienced talent including: Capitol alumni and graduate students as well as the alumni and graduate students from area colleges. It was a wonderful opportunity to recruit for co-op, internship, and other student positions.

Degree program candidates include: bachelor’s and master’s in computer/software engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technologies, computer sciences, network security, information architecture, information systems, web development and business.

Interviewing Skills

Wed, March 27, 2013, 12-1pm and 5-6pm (room 266)

This workshop will provide tips and strategies to effectively present yourself to employers during an interview. Refreshments will be provided. Note: This workshop will be held twice – choose the time that works best.

Info Session: Multivision was held on Wed, Feb 13, 2013, 12-2pm (room 266)

Multivision is hiring full time positions! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn about the many benefits of a career with this IT solutions provider. Representatives from Multivision will host an information session at 12pm. Following, there will be an opportunity to speak individually with the reps. They are anticipating over 200 new hires in 2013 in which 80% or more will be from recent college graduates or individuals who have graduated within the last three years. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn about the many benefits of a career with this company.

Info Session bonus: A 25-question aptitude quiz will be administered with the highest scores receiving CASH prizes!

To participate, you must submit your resume to Career Services by Mon, Feb 11th. Send your resume to careers@capitol-college.edu

http://www.multivision.cc

Resume: 10 steps for success was held onWed, Feb 20, 2013, 12-1pm (room 266)

Are you ready for Capitol’s Career Fair? Whether you’re writing a resume for the first time or updating your current one, learn the steps to making your resume stand out. Lunch will be provided

Cracking the Code to your Federal Job Led by: Corliss Jackson, MPAFriday, November 2, 2012 10:00am – 1:30pm, Room 266

Linked In Workshop Join Job Search Coach, Elly Cohen, for this fast-moving training packed with practical tips!Thursday, October 25th at 5:30pm , Room 266

Career Day

This year's Career Day will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. One of the special guests for the event will include Juxtopia Group. This company has formed a team to participate in the Race to the Moon (Google Lunar X Prize) and they plan to share details of the project in hopes of encouraging students to participate.

Sessions throughout the day will highlight a variety of topics including: internships, resumes, cover letters, interview tips, business etiquette, professional dress and tips for the job search.

Paid Internships - Info Sessions

INROADS has helped students transition from interns to full-time careers with over 1000 major companies. INROADS partners with Fortune 100, 500 companies, as well as government agencies. They provide students with paid internships, career and academic coaching/support, and employment assistance after college. Join Denya Wilson for an information session on the opportunities and benefits available.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 5:00pm in Room 135

Workshop

Salary Negotiations This workshop will cover a variety of negotiation scenarios; provide strategies and research tips on navigating through the process. It will be led by career management consultant, Ebony Tara Scurry.

Thursday, April 5, 2012, 6pm -7:30pm Room 266

Workshops

Standing Out at the Career Fair Tips for making a positive impression Thurs, March 22, 2012 5pm Room 266 Resumes: Reviewed, Revised and Ready! Polishing your existing resume Thurs, March 22, 2012 6pm Room 266 For additional information on these events, contact: careers@capitol-college.edu or stop by room 261

Career Fair

Capitol College's 27th Annual Engineering, Computer Sciences, Information Technology and Business Career Fair was be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 in the McGowan Academic Center. View photos from the event!

Webinar

Go Government: Landing your dream job Tues, Feb 28, 2012 4-5pm Library conference room

Workshops

Resumes: 101 Understanding the resume writing process from beginning to end Tues, Feb 28, 2012 6pm Room 266

On Campus Information Session were held on:

January 24, 2012 Financial Management Seminar: Steps to Financial Success Room L102, 5:30pm
January 31, 2012 Financial Management Seminar: Steps to Financial Success Room L102, 5:30pm

Seminars

Would you like the opportunity to develop and enhance your resume skills? Take the initiative to seek out seminars and events! It will help you grow and become more effective both in your professional and personal life. Mark your calendar for the following events:

Leadership Development Workshop November 29th @ 4:00pm in room 154 with Kay Logan of Aspire Services

Financial Management Seminar December 1st & December 8th @ 4:00pm with Shaun Samuels, Financial Aid Office

Gain helpful information on the financial aid process and other funding resources
Identify the benefits and consequences of developing a financial plan

The events are sponsored by: Office of Student Life with Funding from Maryland Higher Education Commission

On Campus Information Session

The T. Howard Foundation partners with media companies to provide internship opportunities for multi-ethnic minority students. On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, there will be a representative present. Please visit the main building, room 266 at 6:00pm to speak with presenter, Lashika Howard.

Career Day

This year's Career Day was held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. The event was highlighted by the two keynote speakers; Dr. Supriya Banerjee of Colum

bus Technologies and Guy Johnson of BB & T both shared their personal career journeys and wisdom with students. Sessions throughout the day highlighted a variety of topics including: internships, resumes, interview tips, business etiquette, professional dress and tips for the job search. Learn more about the workshops, discussions and distinguished guests who made Career Day another successful event.

“New and Inventive Ways to Enter the Federal Employment”

A workshop led by Karol Taylor, coauthor, Find Your Federal Job Fit, Guide to America’s Federal Jobs & federal retiree. The content of the workshop will include the process of student internships. Attendees are encouraged to bring a current résumé.

Friday, September 9, 2011 from 9am – 4pm (lunch will be provided) located in Library, Room 102

Paid Internships Info Session

INROADS has helped students transition from interns to full-time careers with over 1000 major companies. Join Denya Wilson for an information session on the opportunities and benefits available.

Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 6:00pm in Room 266

Career Fair

Capitol College's 26th Annual Engineering, Computer Sciences, Information Technology and Business Career Fair took place on Friday, April 8, 2011 in the McGowan Academic Center.

The following companies attended:

AFLAC
BCS, Inc.
Defense Information Systems Agency
JEM Engineering
MEI Technologies, Inc.
Patton Electronics
PEPCO Holdings, Inc.
SafeNet, Inc.
SGT, Inc.
The SI Organization

During the Career Fair, students and alumni were given the opportunity to network with corporate recruiters and professionals from wide-ranging companies. The face-to-face time with hiring companies is invaluable to students looking for careers in a volatile job market.

The Career Fair also offered several workshops for those in attendance, the first titled “Keys to a successful Job Search.” During this workshop, Tony Miller, director of graduate admissions, advised students on how to search for a job and gave students helpful tips to see them through their interview process.

The second workshop, “The Internet Job Search and Researching Employers,” was hosted by Rick Sample, director of library and information literacy. Sample showed students how to optimize their job search according to their experiences and also advised them on what to know about a company before you begin an interview.

The afternoon was concluded with Ken Crocket, director of Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center and his presentation, “Internships and Networking,” which highlighted the advantages of holding an internship while earning a degree.

For more information about the Career Fair, visit the MyCapitol portal or contact: Career Services at careers {at} capitol-college.edu.

Career Day

Every year, Capitol presents a Career Day to students, giving them time off from the daily grind to prepare themselves for their lives after college. This event is an annual, mandatory event for all new and returning full-time students to qualify for the Capitol College Commitment, the college's job guarantee.

All classes are cancelled on the day of the event, when students attend presentations and workshops designed for their specific year; keynote speakers from respected organizations and etiquette training luncheon are often highlights. Although Career Day is geared towards full-time students, part-time students, graduate students and alumni are also welcome to attend. This opportunity to network and form new relationships is also extended to local businesses.

Career Day was held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. The keynote speaker was Rick Maltz, President of The Maltz Group. He discussed his professional experiences and what led him down the career path he chose. Other topics, included internships, resumes, interview tips, professional dress and the federal job search. To view pictures from last year's Career Day events, visit the college's official Facebook page.