CareerFest

Do you have plans for the summer? Whether you're looking for an internship, studying for grad school exams, or looking for a post-Hendrix career, we can help. CareerFest is a fun week of events dedicated towards your professional development and success! Through our workshops, seminars, career and internship fair, alumni support, and more, we strive to provide the best possible tools to help you obtain your goals.

This year's CareerFest will be held from Feb. 18-21 and Feb. 24.

Events include:

Dress for Success Day

Monday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Burrow
What's the difference between "business casual" and "business professional"? Is it too soon to bring out that pink bow-tie? Stop by to find out.

Professional Power Hour & Etiquette Dinner

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Worsham

Learn etiquette tips and how to mix and mingle profesionally while making a great impression. This fun and interactice event will be hosted by three Hendrix alumni and includes a free three-course dinner. Reserved for the first 100 juniors and seniors.

Professional Development Workshops

Wednesday, Feb. 20, Noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., Various Locations

Each session will be held three times.

  • Resume and cover letting writing workshop (Campbell North)
  • Interviewing for internships, jobs, and graduate school (SLTC 106)
  • Job search skills and networking how-to's (SLTC 105)

Career and Internship Fair

Thursday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Worsham

Meet with over 25 employers with offices around the globe as they look to hire Hendrix students for internships and full-time, post-graduate jobs. We encourage attendance by all students — regardless of where you are in your career search. So, whether you plan to actively seek a job or internship,or if you're just curious about finding out what might be out there, you can make a great first impression by bringing copies of your resume and dressing appropriately. Our completed list of exhibitors.

Kaplan Free Testing Event

Sunday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m. – 4 pm, Mills A,B, & C

Take a free practice test for the GRE, LSAT, & MCAT.

 Register for this event

Events are open to all students, no matter the class year or major. We hope you will join us — you may even win a fabulous door prize in the process! If you have any questions, please contact us at careerservices@hendrix.edu or call 450-1440.

Warm regards,
Your Career Services Team