Haworth College of Business

Haworth College of Business

Career Leadership Seminar


What is it?

  • Participate in a six week leadership opportunity to develop your career
  • Limited to 16 Haworth College of Business freshman or sophomores
  • Applications are due by Monday, September 21st. Apply Online!
  • No $ cost to participate, just your time

Seminar Content

  • Engage in assessment to identify personal strengths, interests, and professional values as they relate to career exploration and decision making
  • Individual assistance with interpretation of assessments
  • Explore academic majors, careers and occupational information
  • Practice professional networking methods
  • Demonstrate professional job search skills needed to find and apply for internship  
  • Practice interview skills with employer sponsors
  • Mini etiquette dinner to celebrate and practice networking skills

When are the seminar sessions?

Monday, October 12

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Monday, October 19

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Monday, October 26

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Monday, November 2

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Monday, November 9

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Monday, November 16

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

What are the benefits?

  • Meet other pre-business students interested in leadership
  • Take a leadership role in developing your Career Action Plan
  • Begin or continue your career exploration to help choose a major and identify pathway options
  • Engage in direct interaction and networking with employer sponsor
  • Prepare your first resume and practice interview skills
  • Earn a financial award to help pay for books

How do I get more Information?

  1. Come to Information Night!
    • When: Monday, September 14th, drop in any time between 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • Where: Eicher/LeFevre Hall, Valley 2
    • Why: To answer all your questions and get help in filling out your application.
  2. Stop by The Career Center or call (269) 387-2711
    Jessie Wagner -
    Geralyn Heystek -
  3. Contact a former Career Leadership Seminar Student Mentor
    Jena Messana -
    Joseph Blaszczyk -

 

Haworth College of Business
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5457 USA
269.387.5050 | 269.387.5710 Fax