Communication

Career Preparation Day

The 15th Annual Department of Communication's Career Preparation Day will be held on October 31, 2023. All Communication majors, minors, and graduate students are encouraged to attend this event and learn from department alumni about interviewing, networking, job seeking, e-recruiting, transitioning from college student to full-time employee, resume writing, promoting your communication degree, and more. If you have questions about Career Preparation Day please contact Stacey Macchi at SM-Macchi@wiu.edu.

15th Annual Career Preparation Day Program (October 31st, 2023 )

8:00-9:10am

Registration

9:10am

Welcome
Dr. Peter Jorgensen
Chair, Department of Communication

Horrabin Hall 1

9:30-10:05am
Session IA

Meet Your Future Career
(Savannah Ballard, Maggie Borrowman, Lindsay Douglas, Erica Mitchell,
Mandee Rust, Matt Walker)

Horrabin Hall 1

10:10-10:50am
Session IIA

Networking & Building Relationships  
(Savannah Ballard, Maggie Borrowman, Lindsay Douglas, Erica Mitchell, Matt Walker)

Horrabin Hall 80

10:10-10:50am
Session IIB

Resumes/NACE Competencies
(Mandee Rust)

Horrabin Hall 1

11:00-11:35am
Session IIIA

Mock Interview Workshop
(Savannah Ballard, Maggie Borrowman, Lindsay Douglas, Mandee Rust, Matt Walker)

Horrabin Hall 80

11:00-11:35am
Session IIIB

Persuasive Storytelling
(Erica Mitchell)

Horrabin Hall 1

11:40am-12:15pm
Session IVA

Resume Workshop
(Savannah Ballard, Maggie Borrowman, Lindsay Douglas, Erica Mitchell, Mandee Rust)

Horrabin Hall 80

11:40am-12:15pm
Session IVB

So you want to conquer the world? Great! Start with conquering these Gen Z stereotypes in the workplace!
(Matthew Walker)

Horrabin Hall 1

12:15pm
Session V

LUNCH with Keynote Speaker Jacquee Wahler (Disney World Executive)

Everyone must pick ONE sandwich option and ONE soup option. Two choices should be made.