Learn how to prepare and present yourself in the most perfect manner to get ready for your interviews and careers!

Charm School is a full Saturday and covers various topics needed to be successful in the "real world". During Charm School we cover networking, how to get a job, business communication, and proper dress in the workplace. We also cover etiquette at a business lunch where you will learn the finer points of formal dining etiquette.

TEC’s Charm School: Agenda

Date:                                      Saturday October 9, 2010

Location:                              Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) Auditorium

                                         201 E. Peabody Drive • Champaign, IL 61820

8:15 – 8:30am                      Registration & Introduction

8:30 – 9:00am                      You Wouldn’t Make it in Pro Football

(30 min)                                 An exploration of leadership skills, what competencies are needed for personal and professional success, and how to build them as a University of Illinois student     

9:05 – 9:35am                      Men’s Business Wardrobe

(30 min)                                 Business wardrobe, casual day, special business occasions

9:35- 10:05am                     Women’s Business Wardrobe

(30 min)                                 Business wardrobe, casual day, special business occasions

10:10 – 10:40am                 Office Finesse

 (30 min)                                Ethics, culture, organization and the psychology of an office

10:45 – 11:15am                 Personal Branding

(30 min)                                 How to position yourself, how to stand out, how to market your potential  

11:20 – 11:50am                 Electronic Communication

(90 min)                                 Social networking, netiquette, email etiquette, instant messaging, online job search

12:00 – 1:30pm                   Business Meals (mock business lunch)

(30 min)                                 Location:  ARC Multi-Purpose Room 7 

1:40 – 2:10pm                      You…On Paper

(30 min)                                 Preparing your resume and cover letter

2:15 – 2:45pm                      Interviewing

(30 min)                                 Interviewing guidelines, types of interviews

2:50 – 3:20pm                      Conversation & Networking  

(30 min)                                 The art of conversation, circulating, business card etiquette, networking

3:30 – 4:30pm                      Reception Location: ARC Multi-Purpose Room 7 

(1 hour)                                 Test your skills with area businesspeople and alumni 

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Sponsored by:

Engineering Career Services