Category: Career Planning

Reminder – Susan Gainen to speak at Akron Law today at 12:15 in Room 151

The Akron Law Career Planning & Placement Office presents its Signature Speaker:

Susan Gainen (www.passthebaton.biz)

“The Forever Skill — Jump Start Your Job Search”

TODAY, Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 151

All law students, faculty, staff and the community are invited and encouraged to attend this great presentation.

Ms. Gainen travels the country speaking at law schools and legal conferences about legal market trends, alternative careers, and job searching for law students and lawyers. She has spent the past 25 years observing market swings, career change, new technologies and new generations bringing their own stamp and styles to work.

You don’t want to miss this presentation!

CPPO presents Dress for Success workshop – Wednesday, October 5 at 5:15 in Room W-210

Dress for Success Presentation: Please join the CPPO on Wednesday, October 5th at 5:15 p.m. in Room W-210 for “Dress for Success.”

The way you dress has more impact than you might realize. Your attire and yoru appearance should convey an image of professionalism, competence and authority. Learn how to dress appropriately for your job interviews, the office and the courtroom!

Come and see sample suits for men and women, and get your questions answered by a fine clothing specialist.

All students are invited and encouraged to attend!

US Patent and Trademark Office to hire 2,000 Patent Examiners

The CPPO has just learned that the United States Patent & Trademark Office will be posting a job announcement on www.USAJobs.gov in mid-October for patent examiner positions.  Their goal is to hire approximately 2,000 new patent examiners in the next year. This is an excellent opportunity for students with scientific and/or technical backgrounds to consider a career in intellectual property.

 Students can view www.USPTOcareers.gov to learn more about the positions and a career at the USPTO.  

Nationally acclaimed speaker SUSAN GAINEN to speak at Akron Law — Wednesday, September 28 at 12:15 in Room 151

The Akron Law Career Planning & Placement Office presents its Signature Speaker:

Susan Gainen (www.passthebaton.biz)

“The Forever Skill — Jump Start Your Job Search”

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 151

All law students, faculty, staff and the community are invited and encouraged to attend this great presentation.

Ms. Gainen travels the country speaking at law schools and legal conferences about legal market trends, alternative careers, and job searching for law students and lawyers. She has spent the past 25 years observing market swings, career change, new technologies and new generations bringing their own stamp and styles to work.

You don’t want to miss this presentation!

 

Susan Gainen

Four seats left for October 4 Etiquette Lunch – Reserve your free seat today!!!

 October 4, 2011, 12 noon – 1:30 – Etiquette Lunch: Wine, Dine and How to Act Fine. The CPPO has purchased two tables at the upcoming Etiquette Lunch in the Student Union. Learn and polish your etiquette and professional skills before you begin your interviews. If you would like to reserve one of these seats, you must e-mail your name to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu with “Etiquette Luncheon” in the subject line by today (Monday, September 26) at 12 noon!