Phew, you finally made it through midterms! Now you can focus on more important things, like building your professional network. But where should you start?
There are a ton of awesome social and networking events happening this month. Consider this your cheat-sheet to the best of the best happening on campus…and off!
ON-CAMPUS OPTIONS
LUNA Week
Monday 11/3-Friday 11/7 (time and location, varies)
Join Her Campus Portland for a weeklong promotion with LUNA bar – THE ultimate nutrition bar for women. Her Campus will be passing out FREE full-sized LUNA bars from Monday 11/3 – Friday 11/7! Each day will be paired with a mini, optional challenge for students to complete. Follow Her Campus Portland on Facebook and Twitter to find out the location and time of the promotion each day throughout the week.
For ADA accomodations or more information about the event, please contact Hanna Herrin at herrin15@up.edu.
LinkedIn Lab – Build Your Profile
Wednesday, November 5 at 4:15pm, Career Services
Ready to take your Linkedin profile to the next level? Join Career Services on November 5th at 4:15pm for a hands-on workshop. You’ll learn all the tips and tricks you’ll need to build your profile from scratch or improve the one you already have!
Learn the Ins and Outs of Marketing Strategy
Wednesday, November 5th from 6-7pm, Franz Hall 214
Join UPMG to hear from Elizabeth Wagner, a senior analyst at Marketing Strategies International, a top market research firm focused on helping their clients make confident business decisions. Elizabeth will discuss her experience and will provide an inside look into what it is like to work for a global, full-service research consultancy! Join UPMG on Wednesday, November 5th in Franz Hall, Room 214 from 6-7pm. Event snacks will be provided by LUNA bar.
For ADA accommodations or more information about the event, please contact Olivia Muller at muller16@up.edu.
The Sharing Economy Meets the Driverless Car
Friday, November 7th from 7-8pm, BC Auditorium
The University of Portland will be hosting a panel discussion among three leaders in innovation and emerging technologies. Steve Brown, Steve Gutmann and Dr. Diane Michelfelder will be discussing the disruptive potential and the social implications of the sharing economy and the driverless car. You won’t want to miss this event!
LinkedIn Lab – Build Your Network
Wednesday, November 12 at 4:15pm, Career Services
Ready to start using your Linkedin profile? Time to network! Join Career Services on November 12th at 4:15pm for a hands-on workshop. You’ll learn all the tips and tricks you’ll need to build your network and start making meaningful connections!
College to Career (a career panel)
Wednesday, November 12th from 6-7pm, BC 163
You spend 4 years of your life in college, and then what? Some of us know exactly what we were born to do, but for others, the thought of walking across that graduation stage is enough to make us terrified.
How do you know if a career is the right fit for you? How do you make the most of your 4 years at UP? Do you really need statistics and metaphysics in the real world?
Join Her Campus Portland on Wednesday, November 12th from 6-7pm in BC 163 to get advice from some UP grads that are already making a name for themselves. They’ll tell all: from choosing a major to making that transition from college to career.
Just wait, it gets better! LUNA bar, Her Campus’ event sponsor, will be providing FREE goodie bags to the first 100 attendees!
Can’t make it to the event? Follow the conversation on Twitter @HerCampusUP and tweet your questions with the hashtag #HerCampusUP.
For ADA accomodations, please contact Hanna Herrin at herrin15@up.edu.
OFF-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES
Feeling adventurous? Check out these off-campus networking opportunities.
AMA Presents – Video Strategy: Selling with Authentic Stories
Tuesday, November 11th from 11:30am-1:00pm, BridgePort BrewPub
Join expert video producer, director and entrepreneur Robb Crocker as he demonstrates the power of authenticity in video marketing.
Topics Include:
- What is video strategy and why do you need it?
- What are the most compelling characteristics about your business (what is your story) and how does all that translate to video?
- How do you convey your message in a way that looks and feels authentic?
- Can you make these videos yourself? Should you make these videos yourself?
- Will incorporating an authentic approach into your video marketing strategy improve your video’s overall effectiveness?
Register here: http://www.ama-pdx.org/events/video-strategy-selling-authentic-stories/
Network After Work at Lotus
Tuesday, November 18th at 6pm, Lotus Card Room and Cafe
Join Network After Work on Tuesday, November 18th at Lotus (932 SW 3rd St) from 6-9pm. Network After Work is comprised of 600,000 like-minded professionals from around the country and is a great way to “get your feet wet” in the art of networking.
Register here: http://www.meetup.com/NetworkAfterWork-Portland-Networking-Events/events/198417722/