University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 2, 2009

New to the annual Career Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie this year is a series of employer panels. Specific career-related topics will be discussed each day of the three-day conference at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m., in Ballroom C of the Memorial Student Center.

The Career Services Office at UW-Stout will hold its annual Career Conference Oct. 6-8, in the university’s Memorial Student Center from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily.

Amy Lane, director of Career Services, will moderate the panels.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10-11 a.m., the topic will be “How to Market your Athletic Experience in the Corporate World.” From 1-2 p.m., the discussion will focus on “The Importance of Professional Communication Skills for Your Career.”

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 10-11 a.m., the topic will be “How to Make the Most of Your Co-op Experience.” From 1-2 p.m., the discussion will focus on “How to Build Your Leadership Skills for Success.”

On Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10-11 a.m., the topic will be “Corporate Politics 101.” From 1-2 p.m., the discussion will focus on “Job Search Strategies in a Tight Economy.”

For more information, contact Lane at laneam@uwstout.edu or 715-232-1469.