Senior Meeting
Tuesday, 9/10, 6:30pm, Stoddard Auditorium
Meet the staff of The Lazarus Center and learn how best to take advantage our programs and manage your senior year.

Impress the Interviewer
Monday, 9/16, 6:30pm, Lazarus Center
Practical and useful information to prepare you for any interview situation. Learn what employers look for in candidates, what questions they ask, and how you can most effectively market yourself in an interview

Applying to Grad School
Wednesday, 9/18, 7pm, Neilson Browsing Room
Discover what you can do now to best position yourself for admission. Designed for students considering academic graduate programs.

Applying to Grad School
Thursday, 9/19, 3:30pm, Ainsworth 152
This session is especially for student athletes, but all are welcome to attend.
Discover what you can do now to best position yourself for admission. Designed for students considering academic graduate programs.

Senior Recruiting Meeting
Thursday, 9/19, 5pm, Campus Center 205
An overview of on and off-campus recruiting including preparation and application processes. Highly recommended for those planning on participating in any recruiting events.

How to Make the Most of a Career Fair
Friday, 9/20, 3pm, Lazarus Center
This workshop will build your career fair confidence with fun and interactive exercises led by a Lazarus Center advisor. Learn how to prepare, how to make the most of meeting recruiters and how to follow up after the event. We strongly recommend attending this workshop before attending any Fall Career Fair!

Alumnae Panel Discussion: Redefining Success
Friday, 9/20, 4-5:30pm, Alumnae House
Co-sponsored with the Office of Alumnae Relations, this panel will feature alumnae whose careers have taken many turns. They will each talk about "success" and discuss how its definition has changed over time.

Applying to Law School
Monday, 9/23, 7pm, Campus Center 205
An overview of law school basics: when to apply, the LSAT and LSDSAS, selecting schools and more.

Connecting Your Skills, Interests & Values to Careers*
Wednesday, 10/2, 4:30pm, Lazarus Center
Thinking about your future? Wondering how to get started? Start with you! This workshop will help you identify your skills, interests, and values and find out what steps you can take now to begin to explore options for the future.
*Participants will be asked to complete some brief exercises before the workshop. Sign up by 9/27 at noon.

LinkedIn to Success
Monday, 10/7, 4:30pm, Campus Center 103
Are you LinkedIn? Bring your laptop and build your profile on LinkedIn during this interactive workshop. Learn the basics of how to set up your LinkedIn profile as well as how to use LinkedIn for job research, networking, and finding a job or internship.

Cover Letters Made Easy
Tuesday, 10/8, 3pm, Lazarus Center
Learn to write cover letters employers will actually want to read. This workshop will help you tailor cover letters to specific jobs or internships!

Job Search for Seniors
Thursday, 10/10, 5pm, Lazarus Center
As you prepare for your first step out of Smith, The Lazarus Center can help you plug into specific resources to create a job search plan that works best for you. Networking basics will also be covered.

Impress the Interviewer
Thursday, 10/17, 6:30pm, Lazarus Center
Practical and useful information to prepare you for any interview situation. Learn what employers look for in candidates, what questions they ask, and how you can most effectively market yourself in an interview

Writing a First Resume & Cover Letter
Friday, 10/18 , 12:15pm, Lazarus Center
Resumes and cover letters are an important part of finding jobs and internships, even on-campus and summer positions. Attend this workshop for an overview of the basic outline and structure of both resumes and cover letters.

Personal Statements for Graduate & Professional School
Monday, 10/21, 7pm, Campus Center 205
Does the thought of writing a personal statement for graduate or professional school make you panic? Relax and attend this session on crafting a winning personal statement.

Government & Public Policy Jobs & Internships
Tuesday, 10/22, 5pm, Campus Center 205
An overview of specific resources and techniques for securing a job or internship in government or policy in Washington, DC and elsewhere.

Internships & Summer Jobs
Thursday, 10/24, 5pm, Campus Center 103
Whether you're looking for a high-profile internship or a summer job, this workshop is for you. Learn about resources, how to apply to opportunities, and how to make plans to build your resume as well as your bank account.

Alumnae Panel Discussion: Careers in Government
Friday, 10/25, 4-5:30pm, Alumnae House
Co-sponsored with the Office of Alumnae Relations of Smith College, this panel will feature alumnae working in government who will talk about their career paths, and provide advice on breaking into this vibrant field.
 
Writing a First Resume & Cover Letter
Tuesday, 10/29, 7:30pm, Campus Center 102
Resumes and cover letters are an important part of finding jobs and internships, even on-campus and summer positions. Attend this workshop for an overview of the basic outline and structure of both resumes and cover letters.

Impress the Interviewer
Wednesday, 10/30, 4:30pm, Lazarus Center
Practical and useful information to prepare you for any interview situation. Learn what employers look for in candidates, what questions they ask, and how you can most effectively market yourself in an interview

Working Abroad
Monday, 11/4, 4:30pm, Seelye 106
An overview of tools and resources for working, interning, and volunteering abroad.

Cover Letters Made Easy
Wednesday, 11/6, 7:30pm, Lazarus Center
Learn to write cover letters employers will actually want to read. This workshop will help you tailor cover letters to specific jobs or internships!

Salary Negotiation
Thursday, 11/7, 6:30pm, Lazarus Center
Knowing how to effectively negotiate and advocate for your worth is an important part of your job search. This hands-on workshop will help you build and practice those skills.

Leveraging Your Athletic Experience in Your Job Search
Tuesday, 11/12, 3:30pm, Ainsworth 152
As student-athletes you have gained skills and qualities that are highly marketable in any career. Hear about the ten top traits companies look for and how these are acquired through a combination of academic, athletic, and leadership experiences. Learn how to incorporate these strengths into your resume and articulate on interviews why you are the best fit both on and off the field!

Networking Made Easy*
Wednesday, 11/13, 4:45pm, Lazarus Center
By some estimates, nearly 80% of jobs and internships are found through networking. Learn the basics of networking and practice these skills with local Smith alumnae over light refreshments. *Sign up by 11/12 at 4:30pm.

Writing a First Resume & Cover Letter
Friday, 11/15, 12:15pm, Lazarus Center
Resumes and cover letters are an important part of finding jobs and internships, even on-campus and summer positions. Attend this workshop for an overview of the basic outline and structure of both resumes and cover letters.

Job Search for International Students
Friday, 11/15, 3pm, Lazarus Center
Learn skills and best practices for conducting an effective job search in the United States. We'll cover the application process, interviewing and professional presentation, and the keys to successful networking.

Internships & Summer Jobs
Wednesday, 11/20, 7:30pm,Campus Center 205
Whether you're looking for a high-profile internship or a summer job, this workshop is for you. Learn about resources, how to apply to opportunities, and how to make plans to build your resume as well as your bank account

Senior Clinic at the Lazarus Center
Friday, 11/22, 9am-3pm
You don't need to have a plan, be actively job searching, or have a firm idea about your future. Just drop by for a brief 15-minute conversation with a Lazarus Center advisor to see what we can do for you and how we can help you think about what's next after Smith.

Alumnae Panel Discussion:
Alumnae Who Majored in Humanities & Social Sciences
Friday, 11/22, 4-5:30pm, Alumnae House
Co-sponsored with the Office of Alumnae Relations of Smith College, this panel will feature alumnae who majored in the humanities and social sciences who will talk about their career paths and how the liberal arts supported their success.

Job Search for Seniors
Tuesday, 12/3, 5pm, Lazarus Center
As you prepare for your first step out of Smith, The Lazarus Center can help you plug into specific resources to create a job search plan that works best for you. Networking basics will also be covered.

Personality, Majors & Careers: MBTI*
Thursday, 12/5, 3pm, Lazarus Center
Explore your unique personality preferences using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and learn how these relate to academic and career satisfaction.
*To participate, you must return a completed MBTI packet by 12/2 at 4:30pm.