Job Fairs and Workshops

Job Fairs and Workshops

Job fair dates are listed below. For our workshop schedule, please click here.

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Job Fairs

Interested in recruiting at one of our job fairs? Register online here. Please call our office at (215) 968-8195 if you have questions.

General Job Fair (UBC)
February 24, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Meet employers who want to hire you! Bring your resume and dress for success. Click here for a list of registered employers.

General Job Fair (LBC)
March 3, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Meet employers who want to hire you! Bring your resume and dress for success. Click here for a list of registered employers.

General Job Fair (Newtown)
March 10, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m
Gallagher Room
Meet employers who want to hire you! Bring your resume and dress for success. Click here for a list of registered employers.

Health and Science Job Fair
April 23, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Gallagher Room All students graduating from programs in Licensed Practical Nursing, CNA, and other medical support programs are strongly encouraged to attend this job fair. Click here for a list of currently registered employers.

Workshops

All workshops are held at the Newtown campus unless otherwise indicated.

Resume Workshop—Nursing
January 15, 2009, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Rollins 116
Learn how to write a nursing resume that will get you interviews.

Resume Writing & Job Fair Fundamentals
February 11, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Student Services Conference Room
You have 30 seconds to impress a prospective employer with your qualifications on paper. Does your resume have what it takes to do that? Learn what it takes to create a resume that will get you interviews, and the do's and don'ts of navigating a job fair.

Personality Type and You
February 12, 12:15 to 1:15
Student Services Conference Room
Discover your personal strengths and how you can use them throughout your career. Pre-registration is required. Please call Career Services at (215) 968-8195 or email our office to sign-up.

Get Your Foot in the Door
February 23, 12:30 to 4:30
Upper Bucks
Learn how to create a winning resume, answer tough interview questions, network your way to a job, and more. Contact Career Services to sign-up by phone at (215) 968-8195 or via email.

Ace Your Interview
March 4, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn what it takes to interview like a STAR and get the job.

Personality Type and You
March 19, 12:15 to 1:15
Upper Bucks
Discover your personal strengths and how you can use them throughout your career. Pre-registration is required. Please call Career Services at (215) 968-8195 or email our office to sign-up.

College Planning Night
March 25, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join transfer, career and admissions staff from Bucks along with representatives from private, state-supported, and state universities as they present general guidelines on transfer policies and career opportunities through a panel discussion forum.

Plus, visit the information fair to find out about Bucks majors, student services, clubs and organizations, and more. Register online at http://www.bucks.edu/planningnight/

The Open Road (Road Trip Nation)
Gallagher Room--Newtown
April 7, 11:00 to 12:15
Free screening of Road Trip Nation's documentary The Open Road featuring interviews with Michael Dell (Dell Computers), Beth McCarthy (Saturday Night Live), Mike Lazzo (SVP Programming/Production, Cartoon Network), Howard Schultz (Starbucks), and more.

Job Hunt 2.0
April 8, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Pick-up the basics on what it takes to make the most of using technology in your job search

Is College for You?
April 8, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Free information session for adult students interested in applying to Bucks County Community College. In addition, find out how work and life experience may translate into college credits. Register: 215-938-8107.

Personality Type & You
April 9, 12:15 to 1:15
Discover your personal strengths and how you can use them throughout your career. Pre-registration is required. Please call Career Services at (215) 968-8195 or email our office to sign-up.

Network Your Way to a Job
April 13, 12:00 to 1:00
Upper Bucks
While getting a job may not be all about who you know, getting to know a few more people never hurts. Get some tips on how to turn schmoozing into employment opportunities.

Resume Frenzy
April 14, 12:15 to 1:15
Take your resume to the next level.

Ace Your Interview
April 20, 12:00 to 1:00
Upper Bucks
Learn what it takes to interview like a STAR and get the job.

Career Fashion Show
April 21, 12:15 to 1:15
Gallagher
Not sure about what's hot and what's "not" in the workplace? Find-out with a little help from Ann Taylor Loft and Jos. A. Bank.

Interview Frenzy
April 22, 12:00 to 2:00
Hone your interview techniques during a 15 minute mock interview with a real employer. Sign-up with Career Services by calling (215) 968-8195 or emailing us.

Professional Networking for Paralegals
(may be rescheduled--please check back after 1/1/2009)
April 28, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Did you know that 80% of all open positions are never advertised? Stop limiting your search to the 20% that everyone else is going after and tap into the power of professional networking.

Resume Writing for Paralegals
(may be rescheduled--please check back after 1/1/2009)
April 30, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Create a resume that no lawyer could object to.

Past Events

Make a Difference: Nonprofit Career Fair
September 4, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Newtown Campus—Gallagher Room

Do you enjoy helping others and contributing to the community? If so, this is the fair for you! Network with representatives from nonprofits in the Bucks County area and learn about job opportunities, internships, and more! Please click here for a list of participating organizations.

No More Awkward Moments: Business Etiquette for Paralegals
September 9, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Student Services, Rollins Center 1st Floor
Master social skills that will give you a winning edge in the workplace. Presented by special guest Lynette Landing. Ms. Landing is a professional speaker, personal development coach and owner of Look for the Sun Empowerment Center. Learn more about her here. This presentation is made possible through a partnership between Career Services and the Womens Center.

Interviewing Skills (Job Search Workshop)
September 10, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Gateway 205
Learn what it takes to ace the interview.

Foot in the Door (LBC)
October 1, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lower Bucks Campus--Bristol
Whether you are planning to attend the LBC General Job Fair or are planning for a future transition, attending this workshop is a great way to get on track. Learn how to write a resume that gets noticed, network to uncover the hidden job market, hone your interviewing skills, and more.

General Job Fair (LBC)
October 2, 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Meet employers who want to hire you! Bring your resume and dress for success. Click here for a list of registered employers.

General Job Fair (UBC)
October 9, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Meet employers who want to hire you! Bring your resume and dress for success. Click here for a list of registered employers.

Resume Writing (Job Search Workshop)
October 8, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Gateway 205
Do you need to write a resume, but have no idea where to start? This workshop will walk you through every step you need to take to write a resume that will get you interviews.

General Job Fair (Newtown)
October 16, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Gallagher Room
Meet employers who want to hire you! Bring your resume and dress for success. Click here for a list of registered employers. Also, Julie Weiss Schwartz from the Powder Room will be offering tips on workplace and interview make-up. Paula Molino of Fashion Fix will share her expertise on dressing for success. This event is free and open to the public!

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)—Information Session
November 6, 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Founders 239 (Newtown Campus)
Join Career Services for back-to-back presentations on what it’s like to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and career paths in the agency. Special Agent Gregory Branch will be presenting on career paths in the FBI and how to prepare for an FBI Career. Bob Watts, an FBI retiree will also share his experiences with the agency.

Find & Apply for Federal Jobs (Job Search Workshop)
November 12, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Gateway 205
Get the scoop on searching and applying for federal employment opportunities

Nursing Career Fair
December 2, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Gallagher Room
Connect with recruiters from area hospitals. Dress for success and bring your current resume. Click here for a list of registered employers.

Is College for You?
December 3, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Free information session for adult students interested in applying to Bucks County Community College. In addition, find out how work and life experience may translate into college credits. Register: 215-938-8107.

Guerrilla Tactics for Online Job Hunting (Job Search Workshop)
December 10, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m
Gateway 205
When you need to find work every second counts. If job search agents, text resumes, and refresh/renew resume are all greek to you, this workshop is a must.