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Dates: Tuesday, January 4 & Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Conference Location: Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Have Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
Conference Location: Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Have Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
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2022 agenda
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Time |
Event |
Summary |
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Please join CoMC alumni, faculty and other communication professionals to kick-off the 2022 Career Development Conference. Contact: Joey Pfund, 202 748 7230, joeypfund@microsoft.com |
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Time |
Event |
Summary |
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Conference Check-In & Breakfast Communities Foundation of Texas @ 5500 Caruth Haven Ln, Dallas, TX 75225 |
Welcome to the 2022 TTU Career Development Conference. We are so glad to have you join us in person. When you arrive, please visit the check-in desk to receive your badge. Following check-in please help yourself to breakfast before we get started. |
9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
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9:05 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Morning Keynote |
Linda Rutherford, Executive Vice President, People & Communications Chief Communications Officer, Southwest Airlines |
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
BREAK |
Value |
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Panel Option #1 |
“Any Updates Here? I have a job, now what?” Navigating work life and how to present yourself in a professional way. |
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Panel Option #2 |
“Let’s Take This Offline: Working in a digital age” Nothing could have prepared us for the last 18 months – see how working in a communications role has evolved since the pandemic. |
11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. |
Regroup & Share |
Panels join to share insights among the group. |
11:30 a.m. - 12: 45 p.m. |
Lunch & Keynote |
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12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
BREAK |
Value |
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
Breakout Option #1 |
“To Whom It May Concern: How to get a job” Cover letters, Resumes, LinkedIn, portfolios of work and more. Getting your foot in the virtual door and then getting the offer. |
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
Breakout Option #2 |
“The Delicate Art of Communications” PR, Employee Communications, social media, Executive Communications and more. All the different types of communications you can go into Sports, Non-profit, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion etc. |
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
BREAK |
Value |
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
Breakout Option #1 |
“Negotiating your first offer, what’s a 401K?” Salary, bonus, benefits and more. Everything you need to feel prepared to accept your first offer. |
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
Breakout Option #2 |
“Leveling up and Advancing in your job” How to level up at work and progress to that next stage of your career. |
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
BREAK |
Value |
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Career Fair, Networking and Resume/Interview Review |
Network with alumni and recruiters to learn about exciting internships and jobs. Ask for resume feedback or roleplay for that next interview. |
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Closing Remarks & Exit Survey |
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Reception & Happy Hour Ozona Grill & Bar @ 4615 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 |
Close out the day with a professional happy hour setting where you can continue great networking conversations. |
