Beyond Here: The Senior Success Project
Offered during the spring semester, “Beyond Here: The Senior Success Project” is a set of programs that are geared toward Geneva College students in their senior year. Over 20 programs that address the specific needs of seniors have been identified for the series, involving activities such as resume building, civic engagement, graduate school preparation, workplace challenges, debt management and many others.
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Beyond Here Spring 2013 Calendar of Events
Beyond Here Process Group (ongoing)
Mondays (beginning January 28)
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Tower Room in McCartney Library
The Beyond Here Process Group will be facilitated by the Counseling Center and run for eight weeks with a limited number of participants. The group will serve as a confidential and safe place to process through common issues of emerging adulthood such as forming new relationships with parents, sense of loss after graduation, how to form a new community beyond college, relationship transitions, work transitions and many more topics. Preregister with Counseling Center at 724-847-4081.
Registration closes January 28, 2013.
Resume Drop-ins (ongoing)
Fridays
10 – 11 a.m.
Career Development Office
Get your resume ready for job applications. Resources and staff will be available to help you on the spot!
Job Search Drop-ins (ongoing)
Fridays
11 – 12 p.m.
Career Development Office
Looking for a job? Begin preparing for the job search now.
Rent It, Buy It, Lease It, Own It: Finding a Car, a Place to Live, and Other Real World Responsibilities
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
7 – 8 p.m.
Benedum Room, Alexander Hall
Join us for a jeopardy style competition with questions about renting an apartment, buying a car, getting insurance and more. Bring your friends for a chance to learn lots, have fun and win prizes!
Student & Alumni Networking Event
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Time: TBD
Skye Lounge, Student Center
Start your networking with our own alumni. Industries represented include business, biology, engineering, communications, psych/humans services/sociology and computer science.
Pre-register in the Career Development Office.
Resume | Cover Letter | Job Search Workshop
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
3 – 5 p.m.
President’s Dining Room, Alexander Hall
You need a plan to succeed in your job search. This workshop will help students craft an individualized job search strategy. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out where the jobs are and how the employers make hiring decisions.
Eportfolio Workshop
Thursday, February 21, 2013
4 – 5 p.m.
Student Center Conference Room
Job Fair Jump Start
Monday, February 25, 2013
Time: TBD
Benedum Room, Alexander Dining Hall
You can only make a first impression once. Get ready for the upcoming job fairs by attending this interactive workshop. Emphasis on preparing for job fairs, making the most of a job fair and following up afterward.
Resume Table
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Lunch hours
Alexander Dining Hall
Get your resume ready for the upcoming summer job and internship fair. Resources and staff available to help you on the spot!
Personal Finance 101: How to Manage Your Money Now
Wednesday, March 12, 2013
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Benedum Room, Alexander Hall
We will discuss how faith and finances intersect. In addition to addressing biblical stewardship, we will give expert advice on preparing a budget, how to save money and how to use credit cards wisely. *Students who attend will receive valuable budgeting tools, including a free Crown Money Map
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Personal Finance 201: How to Manage Your Debt Now
Wednesday, March 19, 2013
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Benedum Room, Alexander Hall
The Geneva College Financial Aid Office staff will discuss student loan repayment, loan consolidation and how to manage repaying several different types of student loans. Consumer debt will also be discussed.
*Students that RSVP before 3/10 will receive a detailed report showing how much they’ve borrowed in student loans at Geneva College and what they can expect in repayment. They can also receive individual advice on a repayment strategy.
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Personal Finance 301: How to Manage Your Future Now
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Benedum Room, Alexander Hall
Curt Knotick of Accurate Solutions Group will share his wisdom about planning for retirement: why it’s important to think about it now and what steps we can take to plan ahead.
*Students will begin to create retirement savings goals.
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Networking & Etiquette Dinner *
Thursday, April 11, 2013
5 – 7:30 p.m.
President’s Dining Room, Alexander Hall
Get equipped for your future professional networking and business dining events. This is a great opportunity to advance your job search.
Pre-registration is required. Contact Career Development.
Interviewing *
Thursday, April 4, 2013
4 – 5 p.m.
President’s Dining Room, Alexander Hall
Once you get the interview, the resume has done its job. Now you must make your case as to why you are a good fit for the position. Most candidates don’t sell themselves beyond their resume. This workshop will help you to prepare for the interview and go beyond your resume. Students seeking internships, summer jobs and professional jobs are encouraged to attend.
Life After College
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
7 – 8 p.m.
Location: TBD
Bloom where you are planted! This workshop will discuss how you can make the most of your upcoming transition. Emphasis on succeeding in your career, pursuing graduate school and living in community.
Who’s Your Neighbor: Community Beyond the Residence Halls
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
7 – 8 p.m.
Location: TBD
College life provides pre-packaged communities to find belonging: residence halls, clubs, classrooms, etc. One of the most difficult transitions after college is finding meaningful ways to make connections. This seminar will discuss strategies for proactively developing relationships in neighborhoods, churches, and work places.
