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Fees & Registration

Registration is open until December 13th, 2013

There is a $150 fee for housing, meals and transportation to be paid by December 13, 2013.

Overview

Bard Works will utilize a conference-style series of workshops, panels, small group discussions, and individual counseling sessions that focus on getting a job, acquiring general career skills and strategies, plus networking and life skills:

Bard Works Check-in, January 18 and January 19

We are looking forward to starting Bard Works 2014. Depending on your arrival, check-in times vary.  

For early arrivals, Saturday, January 18 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Center for Civic Engagement (1442 Annandale Road)  

Sunday, January 19, Language Center (LC) 115, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. for pre-conference attendees. Workshop takes place in LC 115.  
Sunday, January 19, Campus Center Lobby, 10:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for final arrivals

We are in the process of finalizing workshop details. A summary of the schedule can be found below. Presenter details and panel participants will be confirmed the week of January 13.

Path to Purpose Pre-Conference Workshop:
Aligning Life, Career and Leadership

Bard Sustainability MBA Faculty Member Beverly Winterscheid and
Center for Nature and Leadership Partner Lindsay Fahay

OVERVIEW
This pre-conference workshop helps students develop skills and strategies to align career goals and life values. Explore your talents, skills and experience to help hone your leadership skills.

Do you care about making a difference in the world?  Find a way to a career where you can make a difference.

STUDENT OUTCOMES
At the conclusion of the workshop, students will leave with tools that will help them:
  • Evaluate the alignment between potential job opportunities and personal values.
  • Articulate the unique attributes in the context of the workplace to land the first job.
  • Craft values-based vision for how to combine values and career.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Highly motivated Bard undergraduates who seek to distinguish themselves in the workforce by leveraging their unique skill sets for a career that focuses on making a difference.  

WORKSHOP LEADERS:
www.NatureLeadership.org
 

I. Finding Your First Job

  • How to conduct a job search and find job opportunities
  • How internships prepare you for employment
  • Social media: how you present yourself to the world
  • Writing for a job search (communication skills and techniques)

II. Communication Skills

  • How to package and present yourself with confidence and poise
  • Preparing for interviews (elevator pitch, getting the interview, mock interviews, following up)
  • Individual mock interview sessions

III. Networking & Mentors

  • Learn the art of networking (connecting beyond social media and Google searches)
  • Role of social media for networking
  • Match students to a professional mentor with a shared interest for long-term guidance
  • Manage expectations and responsibilities for an effective mentor relationship
  • Establish guidelines for communication (verbal and written) and career shadowing

IV. Succeeding in Your First Job/Internship

  • Meeting workplace expectations (transitioning from college to the workplace)
  • Interacting with coworkers and your boss
  • Preparing for meetings and presentations
  • Expectations of written work, formal and informal communication
  • Financial literacy for independent living

V. Planning a Career After Your First Job

  • Directing your skills and interests to your passion and goals for the future
  • Explore your personality, interests, and values to connect to long-term career interests
  • Role of internships and volunteer positions
  • How to create opportunities for yourself
 

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