Are You Career Ready?

Career Development Series

The Backpack-to-Briefcase (B2B) Career Development Series is a comprehensive series of career programs and resources designed to help you successfully transition from college student to a young professional.

Sign-up deadline for fall semester is September 13.

Here’s What You’ll Do:
•  Sign up at the University Career Center
•  Attend a variety of resume, interviewing, job or graduate school
   search workshops
•  Create a LinkedIn profile
•  Participate in a mock interview
•  Attend a career or graduate school fair
•  Register and upload resume in Career Connection

Here's What You'll Get:
•  Learn how to market your skills through a standout resume, 
    polished interview skills, and the best job and graduate school
    search techniques
•  Professional portfolio pad
•  B2B certificate with recognition ceremony and reception
•  FREE professional headshot photograph for your LinkedIn profile


Participants are required to at attend at least one career fair and five career development workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills, salary negotiation, and two other of their choice presented by the University Career Center.

All workshops are held in 232 Lanier Hall.  Contact Jennifer Cash with questions.

Fall B2B Schedule

Graduate School Planning
September 14, Noon

Using Career Connection
September 26, Noon

Resume & CV Writing*
October 3 or November 14, Noon

Interview Skills*
Presented by GEICO
October 5, 3 p.m.

Salary Negotiation/Job Offer*
Presented by BB&T
October 17, Noon

Graduate School Fair
October 24, Noon - 3 p.m.
Magnolia Ballroom

Using Social Media in the Job Search
October 31, Noon

Career Fair Prep
November 9, Noon

Career Opportunities Fair
November 16, Noon - 3 p.m.
Cobb Galleria - Atlanta

*Required workshops