| April 14, 2011 |
The 8th Annual A&AA Career Symposium – Portland, April 14, 2011
Students across disciplines in the School of Architecture and Allied Arts join professionals for mentoring, feedback, and guidance with their career decisions and job/internship search. Each year we serve between 150-175 students from all nine disciplines, and invite over 60 professionals.
- There is something for EVERY MAJOR – this is a great opportunity to make lasting connections with future colleagues.
- Round table discussions, portfolio and resume reviews, interview tips, networking lunch and a reception.
- Round Trip bus provided (limited seats)
- NO FEE to students (thanks to your friends at PODS)!
FORMAT
The format is designed to provide an informal setting for discussions about current trends in each discipline, opportunities for resume and portfolio reviews as well as practice interviews. We set a ratio of 3-4 students per professional. Round tables for discussion, portfolio reviews and practice interviews are combined with workshops and networking opportunities during lunch and the New Professionals Reception. This event has inspired students to pursue their career dreams with renewed enthusiasm and tools for success. Many clarify what they want to do in their career and feel more prepared to graduate and launch into their profession.
HIGHLIGHTS
· Half-day interdisciplinary design charette: groups of five representing a minimum of three disciplines; one professional, one faculty, three students.
· Networking luncheon
· Round table discussions on current topics
· Portfolio, resume reviews & practice interviews
· Job search strategies workshop
· New professionals & alumni reception
· Site visits
TRANSPORTATION
Round-trip bus will be available at NO additional cost. • Thursday Bus departs from Eugene at 6:45 am. From the Onyx Bridge area – off of Franklin Blvd near Millrace. The return departure from Portland is scheduled for 7:30 pm (after reception). YOU MUST register to take the bus.
DRESS
This is a professional event – wear your professional clothes ( think interview) – make sure you are comfortable and that you wear clothing that represents who you are rather than something you would never wear and you are uncomfortable all day!
Questions? kassia@uoregon.edu