2021 Rowan Writing Arts Career Week
Jumpstart your career in writing!
Join us for the Writing Arts Career Week March 15-19. Workshops and one-on-one resume reviews will be held throughout the week. See below for descriptions of and registration links for each panel. Attend multiple events to increase your chances of winning a door prize. Can't wait to see you there!
Join us for the Writing Arts Career Week March 15-19. Workshops and one-on-one resume reviews will be held throughout the week. See below for descriptions of and registration links for each panel. Attend multiple events to increase your chances of winning a door prize. Can't wait to see you there!
Registration Links
One-On-One Resume Reviews
Tuesday 3/16 - Thursday 3/18
Hosted by Department of Writing Arts
Description: Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a Writing Arts faculty member to review your resume and get tips for improvement.
Link to register: Registration closed
Resume Workshop
Monday 3/15, 3:30 PM
Hosted by Department of Writing Arts
Description: Do you need to make a resume? Does your resume need a refresh? What are you actually supposed to include on a resume, anyway? Come spend some time learning more about resumes and get started building or revising your resume at this hands-on workshop!
Link to register: https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMofuuuqT0pG91DectxuGY5l0trsgN1p9GC
Finding a Mentor
Tuesday 3/16, 4:30 PM
Hosted by Department of Writing Arts
Description: Mentors can play a big role in your professional life. Attend this session to learn more about finding mentors, networking, and planning your future career. You will leave this hands-on workshop with three tools to help you find and approach potential mentors.
Link to register: https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckc-qtqTgrGN1NFKSQJ1T6Ql3uGDfidmRr
Long Night Against Procrastination
Tuesday 3/16, 6:30 PM
Hosted by Rowan Writing Center
Description: Fight procrastination and get a head start on job application materials or any other assignments for your courses--resumes, cover letters, personal statements, essays, lab reports, or research papers. Tutors and research librarians will be available to help you work.
Link to register: https://go.rowan.edu/upgradeyourgrade2021
Leveraging LinkedIn For Your Future Career Goals
Wednesday 3/17, 5:00 PM
Hosted By Department of Writing Arts
Description: Learn the ins and outs of LinkedIn. This session will cover how to set up a profile that makes you stand out, how to use LinkedIn to network, and how to use LinkedIn to find future employment opportunities.
Link to register: https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuce-qqD4iG9Yez9PbCc6oMNQPSGQ8UvVK
Gaining Writing Experience: Internships and More
Thursday 3/18, 3:30 PM
Hosted By Department of Writing Arts
Description: Experience is crucial for getting a job in the writing and publishing industries, but how do you get it? Come hear from faculty and students about opportunities inside and outside Rowan to build your resume and portfolio.
Link to register: https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucumuqzsrGd0cRbyprYji1rjud6ntVWbb
#LevelUp: Leveraging Your Personal & Professional Brand
Thursday 3/18, 6:00 PM
Hosted by Rowan Office of Career Advancement
Description: Do you know that you are a brand that requires an investment of time and attention? Your personal brand reflects your values, gifts, and talents. Your digital footprint is significant to your personal and professional brand. In fact, 92% of companies are using social media for recruitment, hiring, and promotion purposes. Leveraging your personal and professional brand during COVID-19 requires effective thought leadership that starts today. Participants will explore the intricacies of personal branding and best practices for managing and maintaining a professional brand and online presence that holistically features academic accomplishments as well as unique skills and interests.
Link to register: https://form.jotform.com/210443630880147
Publishing and Writing Panel
Friday 3/19, 3:30 PM
Hosted By Department of Writing Arts
Description: Want to learn more about the world of publishing and writing? A panel of Writing Arts faculty who are active in the world of publishing will share more about the publishing process.
Link to register: https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcuiupjwuGdR49gqwBd_uGBi6-zt7VyHp
Tuesday 3/16 - Thursday 3/18
Hosted by Department of Writing Arts
Description: Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a Writing Arts faculty member to review your resume and get tips for improvement.
Link to register: Registration closed
Resume Workshop
Monday 3/15, 3:30 PM
Hosted by Department of Writing Arts
Description: Do you need to make a resume? Does your resume need a refresh? What are you actually supposed to include on a resume, anyway? Come spend some time learning more about resumes and get started building or revising your resume at this hands-on workshop!
Link to register: https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMofuuuqT0pG91DectxuGY5l0trsgN1p9GC
Finding a Mentor
Tuesday 3/16, 4:30 PM
Hosted by Department of Writing Arts
Description: Mentors can play a big role in your professional life. Attend this session to learn more about finding mentors, networking, and planning your future career. You will leave this hands-on workshop with three tools to help you find and approach potential mentors.
Link to register: https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckc-qtqTgrGN1NFKSQJ1T6Ql3uGDfidmRr
Long Night Against Procrastination
Tuesday 3/16, 6:30 PM
Hosted by Rowan Writing Center
Description: Fight procrastination and get a head start on job application materials or any other assignments for your courses--resumes, cover letters, personal statements, essays, lab reports, or research papers. Tutors and research librarians will be available to help you work.
Link to register: https://go.rowan.edu/upgradeyourgrade2021
Leveraging LinkedIn For Your Future Career Goals
Wednesday 3/17, 5:00 PM
Hosted By Department of Writing Arts
Description: Learn the ins and outs of LinkedIn. This session will cover how to set up a profile that makes you stand out, how to use LinkedIn to network, and how to use LinkedIn to find future employment opportunities.
Link to register: https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuce-qqD4iG9Yez9PbCc6oMNQPSGQ8UvVK
Gaining Writing Experience: Internships and More
Thursday 3/18, 3:30 PM
Hosted By Department of Writing Arts
Description: Experience is crucial for getting a job in the writing and publishing industries, but how do you get it? Come hear from faculty and students about opportunities inside and outside Rowan to build your resume and portfolio.
Link to register: https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucumuqzsrGd0cRbyprYji1rjud6ntVWbb
#LevelUp: Leveraging Your Personal & Professional Brand
Thursday 3/18, 6:00 PM
Hosted by Rowan Office of Career Advancement
Description: Do you know that you are a brand that requires an investment of time and attention? Your personal brand reflects your values, gifts, and talents. Your digital footprint is significant to your personal and professional brand. In fact, 92% of companies are using social media for recruitment, hiring, and promotion purposes. Leveraging your personal and professional brand during COVID-19 requires effective thought leadership that starts today. Participants will explore the intricacies of personal branding and best practices for managing and maintaining a professional brand and online presence that holistically features academic accomplishments as well as unique skills and interests.
Link to register: https://form.jotform.com/210443630880147
Publishing and Writing Panel
Friday 3/19, 3:30 PM
Hosted By Department of Writing Arts
Description: Want to learn more about the world of publishing and writing? A panel of Writing Arts faculty who are active in the world of publishing will share more about the publishing process.
Link to register: https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcuiupjwuGdR49gqwBd_uGBi6-zt7VyHp
