Level Up: Own your Career, Design Your Life

Get ready to boost your career with expert tips on resumes, networking, and career designing event with alums Kyle Kukla, Nisah Tahara, Chris Dotson, and Grace Kang (representing internship information with Ford Motor Company) with Barb Gehring (TRUEMU Career Coach from the University Advising and Career Development Center). See above for more information on our special guests!

Join us for an exciting and informative event dedicated to helping you pave your way to a successful professional career. Whether you're a recent graduate, looking to switch careers, or simply seeking professional guidance, this event is designed to equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge. This event is open to all EMU students and alumni and is open to the first 60 registrants. It is sponsored by the EMU COB Professional Development & Ethics Committee, the EMU COB Alumni Steering Committee, and the Center for Digital Engagement.

Get ready to enhance your resume and boost your networking skills with industry experts and seasoned professionals. This event will provide valuable insights on crafting an impressive resume that stands out from the crowd, highlighting your unique skills and experiences.

During this in-person event, you'll have the opportunity to engage in interactive sessions, workshops, and one-on-one guidance. Our experts will share insider tips and tricks to help you navigate the job market and make more meaningful connections through the use innovative stations.

Mark your calendars for Sat. Oct 04 at 09:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time) and head to SPARK East Innovation Center, 215 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 to kickstart your professional journey. LBC -3a Credit will be given to EMU students who attend (you must register for this at the event)!

We will also be highlighting the EMU COB Professional Development Certification (based on LinkedIn Learning) designed to give you the tools and knowledge to present yourself in the most professional way. This certification uses LinkedIn Learning's subject matter experts to give you further instructions on Professional Networking, Professional and Business Etiquette, and how to further develop your Professional Integrity. This program can be done at your own leisure and there will be some cool EMU COB swag items and a LinkedIn professional development badge for those who complete this program by March 25, 2025.

Don't miss out on this incredible (free) opportunity to take your career to new heights!

Info: Please bring three hard copies of your resume and your computer so you can update your resume real-time!

Info: 1) The Resume Station (with Kyle Kukla and Kimberley Barker), 2) Networking Bridge Builder (with Nisah Tahara & Chris Dotson), 3) Professional Presence Prototyper (with Barb Gehring & Alankrita Pandey)

Host or Publisher Kimberley Barker, PhD