Center for Career Development
Events and Workshops
Throughout the year, the Center for Career Development offers many events, workshops, career fairs, meet-ups, and more. Below, you'll find event calendars for upcoming Purple and Gold Career Readiness, Career Fairs, Careers n' Coffee, and Employer Spotlight events.
Featured Events
Career Fairs — Fall 2022
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August 23 — Part-Time Job Fair
› Location: Centennial Plaza
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
September 27 — Employer Expo Job and Internship Fair
› Location: Hooper-Eblen Center
› Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Career Fair Resources
Career Readiness Events — Fall 2022
Gold Career Readiness Events: Freshmen & Sophomores
September 8 — Writing My First Resume
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
September 20 — Top Ten Interview Tips
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
October 18 — Writing My First Resume
› Location: Clement Hall 212
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
October 19 — Writing My First Resume
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 25 — Introductory Interview Success
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
November 2 — Introductory Interview Success
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November 3 — Makeup and Recap
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Purple Career Readiness Events: Juniors & Seniors
August 30— Introduction to Purple Career Readiness and NACE Core Competencies
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
September 1 — Resume Tweaks for Upcoming Job Fairs
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
September 6 — Where Do My Skills Come From?
› Location: Clement Hall, Room 212
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
September 15 — Making a Great Impression at Job Fairs: Employer Panel
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
October 20 — How to Answer Tough Interview Questions
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
October 27 — Making Professional Presentations
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
November 1 — Top Ten Resume Tips
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
November 8 — Purple Career Readiness Makeup and Recap
› Location: Roaden University Center, Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
November 9 — Top Ten Resume Tips
› Location: Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
› Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cooperative Education Meet-Ups — Fall 2022
August 25 — Co-Op Meet-Up Information Session
› Location: Clement Hall, Room 212
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
September 13 — Co-Op Meet-Up Information Session
› Location: Roaden University Center, 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
September 29 — Co-Op Meet-Up Information Session
› Location: Roaden University Center, 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
October 6 — Co-Op Meet-Up Information Session
› Location: Clement Hall, Room 212
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Employer Spotlights — Fall 2022
Coming soon!
Careers n' Coffee — Fall 2022
Employers: Interested in booking one of the upcoming Careers n' Coffee dates to feature your
company? Sign in or register an account on Handshake and reserve your date before it's gone!
August 24 — 21st Mortgage Corporation (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
August 29 — Torrecid USA (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
September 7 —Messer Construction
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
September 12 — TQL (Total Quality Logistics) (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
September 14 — Flex-Tek Group (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
September 19 — Bell Construction (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
September 21 — Haren Construction (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 5 — Landscape Workshop (Hot Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 17 — Campgemini America (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 19 — Tennessee Valley Authority (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 24 — Carmex (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 26 — Ncontracts (Hot Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November 2 — Tennessee State Parks (Hot Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November 7 — Commercial Metal Company (Hot Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November 9 — Kimley-Horn (Iced Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November 14 —Wilson Sporting Goods (Hot Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November 16 — ATC Automation & Robotics (Hot Coffee)
› Location: Swoops Food Court
› Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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