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From your first day at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, our faculty, staff, and mentors will work with you to discern and develop your skills and to prepare you to make your best impression on prospective employers.<\/p>\n

Once prepared, you need opportunities to investigate career options.<\/p>\n

Career Fairs<\/h2>\n

The Office of Career and Life Success provides several opportunities for you to attend career fairs, both on- and off-campus. Check out the University events calendar<\/a> for upcoming career fairs and events.<\/p>\n

Career Development Events<\/h2>\n

The Office of Career and Life Success, along with academic departments and partner employers, host a series of professional development and networking events throughout the year. You’ll have the opportunity to meet alumni in your field of study and participate in events like the Division of Business and Security Studies’ Pitch Contest, where students develop a business concept and pitch it to a panel of entrepreneurs and business leaders. (Think Shark Tank.) The winning team receives $20,000 in seed money and services to start their business. Plus, on-campus networking events help you to build your professional network ahead of graduation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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