Understanding Employment Benefits & Negotiating Job Offers

Presenter:
Kirk Mortensen, Human Resources Operations, The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Knowing how to evaluate job offers and negotiate salary and benefits is a key factor to your success and happiness in your first professional position after college. However, these skills are rarely taught in the classroom. This session will discuss how to identify a job that fits your personality and skill set and how to negotiate for fair and competitive wages and benefits.

Succeeding in Your First Job

Presenter:
Terese Corey Blanck, Principal, College To Career, Inc.

What are the most critical career secrets you need to know as a college junior or senior who is about to enter the “real world”? In this highly interactive session, the presenters will open your eyes to the big-picture career wisdom you don’t get in class, on the Internet, or from your parents-so that you’ll succeed in the world of work!

Managing Your Online Persona

Presenter:
Victor C. Massaglia, M.A., Career Advisor, Career & Professional Development Center, University of Minnesota Law School

Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn…are you currently using these sites? Guess what!? Employers are using them too! What does your online persona reveal about you? Does it help or hinder your job search? This session will provide tips to create a positive online persona and strategies to use social networking sites to your advantage in the job search.

Human Resources Panel of Experts

Panelists:
Kirk Mortensen, Human Resources Operations, The Travelers Companies Inc.
Susan Treinen, Director of Talent Acquisition, McKesson Medication Management
Jeanine Rickson, Managing Partner, Genesis 10
Adam Benson, Regional Specialist-Recruiter, Twin Cities Region, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

This interactive panel of HR managers and employers will share tips on how students can market themselves effectively, what characteristics and experiences employers are seeking when they hire, and suggestions for conducting a successful job search. Time will be saved at the end for audience members to gain answers to their personal job search questions.

Succeeding in Your First Job

Presenter:
Teri Otte, Lubricants, CHS

What are the most critical career secrets you need to know as a college junior or senior who is about to enter the “real world”? In this highly interactive session, the presenter will open your eyes to the big-picture career wisdom you don’t get in class, on the Internet, or from your parents-so that you’ll succeed in the world of work!

Managing Your Online Persona

Presenter:
Victor C. Massaglia, M.A., Career Advisor, Career & Professional Development Center, University of Minnesota Law School

Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn…are you currently using these sites? Guess what!? Employers are using them too! What does your online persona reveal about you? Does it help or hinder your job search? This session will provide tips to create a positive online persona and strategies to use social networking sites to your advantage in the job search.

Human Resources Panel of Experts

Panelists:
Kirk Mortensen, Human Resources Operations, The Travelers Companies Inc.
Susan Treinen, Director of Talent Acquisition, McKesson Medication Management
Jeanine Rickson, Managing Partner, Genesis 10
Adam Benson, Regional Specialist-Recruiter, Twin Cities Region, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

This interactive panel of HR managers and employers will share tips on how students can market themselves effectively, what characteristics and experiences employers are seeking when they hire, and suggestions for conducting a successful job search. Time will be saved at the end for audience members to gain answers to their personal job search questions.

Marketing Your LIberal Arts Degree

Panelists:
Alyssa Yell, Professional Editor, Gallup
Josh Karaus, Quality Manager, Poet Biorefining Glenville East
Mike Lewandowski, Certified Health Physicist, Manager, Ionizing Radiation, 3M Corporate Health Physics
Victor C. Massaglia, M.A., Career Advisor, University of Minnesota Law School
Dr. Terry Brown, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Do you ever ask yourself what you are going to do with your liberal arts degree? You may have more options than you’ve ever imagined. This panel will discuss skill identification, finding opportunities with a liberal arts degree, and marketing a liberal arts education to employers.

Networking Social
Co-sponsored by Career Services & the University Advancement Office

Business Casual Attire: Networking is the most effective way to find a job or internship! UWRF alumni unite with local employers to teach students how to network with the best of them. Appetizers and beverages will be provided!

To Participate: Call (715) 425-3572 to learn more.