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Pioneer Career Center
Pre-Professional Workshop Series
The Pioneer Career Center will be hosting a variety of workshops for all WBU students to aid in exploration of all careers, applying to professional schools and personal statements. Below are the workshops to sign-up and attend. All workshops will be held at the Mabee Regional Heritage Center Auditorium. Sign-Up is free. For help, email: veraj@wbu.edu
Copy and paste this registration Link: https://bit.ly/3UIxMNe
Current WBU Students/Alumni please use the following link to sign-in: (CollegeCentral.com/wbu). Once in College Central Network, you can then copy and paste the registration link, above.
- September 9, 2024 (5pm-6pm) "Hi. Hello. How Do You Do?" (Mastering introductions in an age of fist bumps)
- October 7, 2024 (5pm-6pm) "Listen Up! No, Really: Listen! (The strong, silent side of good verbal communication skills)
- November 4, 2024 (5pm-6pm) "Networking: 101" (Creating career connections through communication and contacts)
- March 3, 2025 (5pm-6pm) Topic: "Emotional Intelligence at Work" (Balancing your head and your heart for career services)
- April 14, 2025 (5pm-6pm) Topic: "Get a Grip on Professionalism" (Behaving with grit and grace in the workplace)
- May 5, 2025 (5pm-6pm) Topic: "How to Turn Down a Job Offer" (Knowing how to say thank you and exit with grace)
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2024-2025 Job and Graduate School Fairs
Employers: We are thrilled to extend an invitation to your esteemed organization to participate in our upcoming Job and Graduate School Fair. This event promises to be a dynamic platform where you can connect with top talent and showcase the exciting opportunities your company has to offer. Students/Alumni: You are cordially invited to attend our upcoming Job and Graduate School Fair, where opportunities await to shape your future! Whether you're a recent graduate exploring your next steps or a seasoned professional seeking new avenues for growth, this event is designed to connect you with leading employers and esteemed academic institutions.
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CareerEco Virtual Events
Over the years, CareerEco has worked with thousands of employers, associations, non-profits, government agencies, and colleges and universities around the globe to bring together new and experienced talent for all candidate-seeking organizations in order to create meaningful connections.
CareerEco Virtual Events is dedicated to listening to our clients’ needs and providing innovative ideas and solutions for their talent acquisition goals. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, we have proven our commitment to customer service by going above and beyond in order to make the recruitment process as easy and seamless as possible. The CareerEco team handles event set up, provides training and resources, and delivers unparalleled customer service throughout the entire process.
CareerEco is the leading virtual platform and event management expert.
Copy and paste the link to register.
- Sales and Marketing Virtual Career Fair (https://bit.ly/4f8oIaT)
- Veterinary Professions Virtual Fair (https://bit.ly/3Vuorbs)
- Government and Nonprofit Virtual Fair (https://bit.ly/3D6opAh)
- Business Operations Virtual Career Fair (https://bit.ly/41q2fD7)
- Public Health Virtual Career Fair (https://bit.ly/3P7EZmd)
- Engineering and Science Virtual Fair (https://bit.ly/3BkDuh0)
- Women in Business and Technology Virtual Fair (https://bit.ly/3VxzeSd)
- Cybersecurity and Technology Virtual Career (https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=c2b4200a-b981-4908-bd2e-b2260160bd97)
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ÁÔÆæÖØ¿ÚÊÓƵ Baptist University is excited to offer all students and alumni several FREE resources as they pursue new careers. Visit this site often for updates and information related to the job search process.
Planning for your career
Students and alumni have free access to , an outstanding web-based career-planning service. The MyMajors mission is to proactively help students create a clear pathway to complete their degree. With The College Majors Assessment, MyMajors guides students and gives direction that aligns with their academic achievement, aptitude, work interests, and personal preferences. Students in the right major are more likely to enroll, persist, and graduate on time.
The Career Center has gathered resources available to help you get all the necessary materials and skills together before it's time to hit the streets on a job search. The following can help you prepare for the task of finding that dream job.
Resume and Cover Letters:
The Pioneer Career Center partners with ÁÔÆæÖØ¿ÚÊÓƵ's Multidisciplinary Tutorial Services for assistance with reviewing your resume and providing helpful feedback for current and former students. Appointments can be scheduled in person on the Plainview campus or via Zoom or phone. You may also find the following resources helpful:
- on resumes for first-time job seekers
- for alumni refreshing their resumes
- Resume workshop handouts and examples
- on visually effective resumes
- on creating strong resumes that pass computer filtration
- Professional email skills
If you need one-on-one help with a resume or cover letter, the MTS or Career Center are here to help. You can visit the MTS webpage for contact info to make an appointment and to see more resources. Or reach out to Jeffrey at (806) 291-3600 for help in the Career Center.
For those with disabilities, the from Resume Builder can be a valuable resource to make sure you get a level playing field on the job hunt. Peruse the rest of their site for some other great resources.
MOCK INTERVIEWS:
The Pioneer Career Center is happy to offer mock interviews for students or alumni who want to brush up on those skills and get the experience of a live interview with some honest but constructive feedback afterward. Those are available in person on the Plainview campus or via Zoom for alumni in any location. As online interviews are becoming more common, becoming comfortable in this new venue can be a great skill to obtain! Let us help you! Reach out to Jeffrey for an appointment!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
ÁÔÆæÖØ¿ÚÊÓƵ has partnered with Upkey to provide additional resources via their helpful modules. These include a resume builder, career creation course, and a pitch coach that helps you perfect your "elevator speech" for networking and interviews.
New modules coming soon include a branding expert that can help you create your own professional image and links to access top internships and jobs nationwide.It's free to use, so visit and learn more. Sign up with an email and password of your choosing.
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Upkey also offers a Virtual Internship Program, an opportunity to build your skills and work with reputable companies to give yourself an edge for the job search after graduation. The six-week program is open to students of all ages regardless of where you are located... it's VIRTUAL after all!
Seeking your next job
ÁÔÆæÖØ¿ÚÊÓƵ Baptist University uses College Central Network, as its official job resource and resume system.Students and alumni, quickly apply to jobs and Internship/Co-op opportunities posted exclusively for you, and search other opportunities via Jobs Central® and Intern Central®, national job boards linked to the Indeed network
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• Create and upload your resume and career portfolio to make available to employers.
• Access our events calendar, and career/job search advice documents, podcasts, videos and more.
• Review Career Fair information and company recruitment visits.
• Employers, search for talented students and alumni, and post unlimited jobs for free.
Our office is here to help students find career opportunities that fit their interests and skills, as well as guide them in preparing for their chosen field. We help students learn the most effective ways to search for jobs and how market themselves in a professional manner. We provide similar services for alumni and resources to help those in the job search. Please reach out to us if we can be of assistance.
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