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  CDC Dallas 2021

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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
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2022 agenda

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Time
​Event
Summary
6:00 p.m.  -  8:00 p.m. 

​Welcome Reception
Rustic @ 3656 Howell St, Dallas, TX 75204

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
Joey Pfund, 2022 TTU CDC Conference Chair &
​Executive Communications Manager, Microsoft
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
Jeff Hunt, Founding Partner, Legend Labs & Author, Brand Under Fire
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
Joey Pfund, 2022 TTU CDC Conference Chair &
​Executive Communications Manager, ​Microsoft
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. 
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