National Career Development Month
November is National Career Development Month
Why do we celebrate?
National Career Development Month is a time to explore your career path, set professional goals, and develop skills you'll need to succeed after graduation.
LSU celebrates by connecting students and alumni with resources, events, and guidance to support their career development. Explore this month's opportunities to build your skills and take the next step toward your professional goals.
Make Your Next Move
Events This Month
Monday, November 2
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointment: Networking | 10:30–11 a.m. | Networking is a key part of any job or internship search, as it provides you with
insider information on your intended industry and target companies, as well as mentors
and contacts within your future industry. Register for a Group Appointment |
| First-Gen Week: Legends Come First - Building Your Winning Team Through Networking | 1–2 p.m. | This interactive virtual workshop will help students build confidence in networking,
strengthen existing connections, leverage LinkedIn and alumni networks, and develop
authentic relationship-building habits. First-Gen Celebration Week |
| First-Gen Week: Celebrating First-Gen with the Alumni Network | 5–7 p.m. | This event will be an open house where students have the opportunity to come to the
Alumni Center, hear about The Association, and what we can offer to them as current
students. We will provide food, and this will be a come-and-go event. First-Gen Celebration Week |
Tuesday, November 3
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointment: Interview Prep | 11–11:30 a.m. | Interviews are your opportunity to express how you’re a strong match for a job, internship,
graduate school, or other opportunity. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Group Appointment: Budgeting for Your Career | 2–2:30 pm | We will explore how income, expenses, debt, and savings align with career decision-making,
job offers, relocation costs, and long-term goals like graduate school or financial
independence. Register for a Group Appointment |
Wednesday, November 4
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Resume & Job Search Drop-Ins | 1–4 p.m. | Drop by PFT in the Chevron Center for Engineering Education. Career Center staff are
available, no appointment needed. Just stop by and get career-ready! More Information |
| Tailored Tiger Drop-Ins | 1–4 p.m. | Come shop the Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet without scheduling an appointment!
Students are welcome to come by at any time during our express hours. Stop by the Tailored Tiger |
| Elevate Your Career: Interview Like a Pro - Oschner Health | 1–2 p.m. | Join LSU Career Center's Lisa Hibner and HR leader Keri Truitt from Ochsner Health
for an interactive session focused on building confidence, communicating your value,
and translating your experience into compelling interview responses. Register for the Session |
| Group Appointment: Resumes | 2–2:30 p.m. | Make sure your resume represents you well to employers by attending this group appointment.
Register for a Group Appointment |
| First-Gen Week: Handling the Stress of Being First | 2–3 p.m. | Wellness presentation with group discussion focusing on Coping Mechanisms, Stress
Management, and Self-Efficacy. First-Gen Celebration Week |
Thursday, November 5
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointment: Personal Statements | 10:30–11 a.m. | Crafting a strong personal statement is crucial for submitting a competitive application
to graduate or professional schools. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Manship School Etiquette Dinner | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | This dinner serves a dual purpose: firstly, to introduce students to the intricacies
of networking in a formal setting. Secondly, it provides an invaluable opportunity
for these students to engage in professional conversations with esteemed employers
in the field of mass communication. Register for the Etiquette Dinner |
Friday, November 6
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tailored Tiger Drop-Ins | 9 a.m.–Noon | Come shop the Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet without scheduling an appointment!
Students are welcome to come by at any time during our express hours. Stop by the Tailored Tiger |
| Inch & Co. × LSU Student Networking & Recruiting Event | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Informal food-and-networking event for students in Construction Management, Estimating,
Real Estate, Finance, Marketing and related programs. Register for the event |
| Group Appointment: Salary Negotiation | 11–11:30 a.m. | Negotiating your salary or other compensation can be daunting. However, it’s important
to negotiate your compensation package to ensure you’re fairly compensated for the
work you’ll be doing and the skills and experience you bring to the table. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Group Appointment: Cover Letters | 2–2:30 p.m. | Cover letters are a key part of your application materials for jobs and internships
that can set you apart from other applicants. Come learn how to best present yourself
in a cover letter during this group appointment. Register for a Group Appointment |
Monday, November 9
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointments: CVs |
11–11:30 a.m. | CVs are utilized to apply for research opportunities, grants, fellowships, and academic
jobs after completing a graduate degree. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Group Appointments: Graduate School Decisions | 1:30–2 p.m. | In this session, we’ll demystify the process for applying to graduate school programs
so that you can make confident decisions on where to apply and craft strong applications. Register for a Group Appointment |
Tuesday, November 10
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointment: Cover Letters | 11 –11:30 | Cover letters are a key part of your application materials for jobs and internships
that can set you apart from other applicants. Come learn how to best present yourself
in a cover letter during this group appointment. Register for a Group Appointment |
Wednesday, November 11
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointment: Job/Internship Search | 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Searching for your next job or internship can take a lot of time. Having a strategy
for how you’re going to pursue that next opportunity will help you to spend your time
in ways that will meaningfully progress your search. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Job Search For Graduate Students: Tailoring Your Application | noon- 1 p.m. | Translate your graduate-level skills and experiences into language that resonates
in industry, understand the key differences between a CV and a résumé, and learn best
practices for crafting a strong, targeted résumé. Register for the Session |
| Engineering Resume & Job Search Drop-Ins | 1 - 4 p.m. | Drop by PFT in the Chevron Center for Engineering Education. Career Center staff are
available, no appointment needed. Just stop by and get career-ready! More Information |
| Tailored Tiger Drop-Ins | 1 - 4 p.m. | Come shop the Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet without scheduling an appointment! Students are welcome to come by at any time during our express hours. Stop by the Tailored Tiger |
| Group Appointment: Interview Prep | 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Interviews are your opportunity to express how you’re a strong match for a job, internship,
graduate school, or other opportunity. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Manship School Resume & Essay Workshop | 4 - 6 p.m. | This workshop is designed to take you through creating a resume from the start OR
editing and improving an existing resume. Register for the Workshop |
Thursday, November 12
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| College of Business Work with Me: Internship & Job Search | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Connect with Career Coach Crystal Loup for assistance with your professional development
and career search needs. No appointment necessary. Open to all students. More Information |
| Group Appointment: Budgeting 101 | 2–2:30 p.m. | Budgeting your money can be challenging, but it is also key to successfully meeting
your financial goals. Establishing a budget for yourself will allow you to save money
while spending guilt-free within your budget. Register for a Group Appointment |
Friday, November 13
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tailored Tiger Drop-Ins | 9 a.m–Noon | Come shop the Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet without scheduling an appointment!
Students are welcome to come by at any time during our express hours. Stop by the Tailored Tiger |
| Group Appointment: Resumes | 1 –1:30 p.m. | Make sure your resume represents you well to employers by attending this group appointment. Register for a Group Appointment |
Monday, November 16
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointment: Personal Statements | 1–1:30 p.m. | Crafting a strong personal statement is crucial for submitting a competitive application
to graduate or professional schools. Register for a Group Appointment |
Tuesday, November 17
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointment: Graduate School Decisions | 10:30–11 a.m. | Applying to graduate school can be a daunting process. In this session, we’ll demystify
the process for applying to graduate school programs so that you can make confident
decisions on where to apply and craft strong applications. Register for a Group Appointment |
Wednesday, November 18
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Resume & Job Search Drop-Ins | 1–4 p.m. | Drop by PFT in the Chevron Center for Engineering Education. Career Center staff are
available, no appointment needed. Just stop by and get career-ready! More Information |
| Tailored Tiger Drop-Ins | 1–4 p.m. | Come shop the Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet without an appointment! Students are welcome to come by at any time during our express hours. Stop by the Tailored Tiger |
| Group Appointment: Budgeting Your Career | 2:30–3 p.m. | We will explore how income, expenses, debt, and savings align with career decision-making,
job offers, relocation costs, and long-term goals like graduate school or financial
independence. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Click Here Digital Interest Meeting | 5:30–7:00 p.m. | We would like to invite students who want to kickstart their digital marketing career.
At this Interest Meeting you will connect with our team in from Account Services,
Social Media, SEO, Paid Search and Creative to learn more about opportunities. Learn more about Click Here Digital |
Thursday, November 19
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointment: Personal Statements | 10–10:30 a.m. | Crafting a strong personal statement is crucial for submitting a competitive application
to graduate or professional schools. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Group Appointment: Job/Internship Search | 1:30–2 p.m. | Searching for your next job or internship can take a lot of time. Having a strategy
for how you’re going to pursue that next opportunity will help you to spend your time
in ways that will meaningfully progress your search. Register for a Group Appointment |
Friday, November 20
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tailored Tiger Drop-Ins | 9 a.m.–Noon | Come shop the Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet without an appointment!
Students are welcome to come by at any time during our express hours. Stop by the Tailored Tiger |
| Group Appointment: Interview Prep | 10–10:30 a.m. | Interviews are your opportunity to express how you’re a strong match for a job, internship,
graduate school, or other opportunity. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Group Appointment: Networking & Elevator Pitch | 1–1:30 p.m. | Networking is a key part of any job or internship search, as it provides you with
insider information on your intended industry and target companies, as well as mentors
and contacts within your future industry. Register for a Group Appointment |
Monday, November 23
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointment: Resumes | 10–10:30 a.m. | Resumes are often your first impression upon a potential employer and will frequently
be the only source of information they have about you when deciding to interview you.
Make sure your resume represents you well to employers by attending this group appointment. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Group Appointment: Job/Internship Search | 2–2:30 p.m. | Searching for your next job or internship can take a lot of time. Having a strategy
for how you’re going to pursue that next opportunity will help you to spend your time
in ways that will meaningfully progress your search. Register for a Group Appointment |
Tuesday, November 24
| Event | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Appointment: Salary Negotiation | 1–1:30 p.m. | It’s important to negotiate your compensation package to ensure you’re fairly compensated
for the work you’ll be doing and the skills and experience you bring to the table. Register for a Group Appointment |
| Group Appointment: Using Quinncia (AI) in Career Prep | 2–2:30 p.m. | Quinncia, an AI platform, provides optimization tools to enhance resumes, improve
visibility, and increase the chances of passing through Applicant Tracking Systems
(ATS) used by many employers. Register for a Group Appointment |
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