Career Roadshow - Boston, MA


Saturday, April 27, 2019
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM America, New York
FoodCorps Office Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Hosted by: Robyn Wardell '11
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Event Details


You're invited to a full day of career exploration. Find an overview of what we cover below!

  • Travel will be covered for all current service members in the state where the event is taking place.
  • Alumni can send a transportation funding request for up to $50 to Robyn (robyn.wardell@foodcorps.org) with the following:
    • Location and date of Career Roadshow you wish to attend
    • Where you’ll be traveling from 
    • 1-3 sentences regarding your financial situation and how the $50 would be beneficial 

AGENDA

10:00-10:15am Welcome & Introductions

10:15-11:15am Career Exploration and Reflection: We'll provide context for how to think about your career trajectory and review the results of your Strong Interest Inventory.

11:15-11:30 Break

11:30-12:15 Job seeking and how to get the job that you want: We'll review the primary ways you should go about finding a job in your field of interest.

12:15-12:45 Lunch will be provided

12:45-2:05 Resumes & Cover Letters: We'll provide an overview of do's and don'ts, help you articulate how your FoodCorps experience prepares you for positions and provide ample time for peer reviews.

2:05-2:15 Break

2:15-3:45 Effective Interviewing: This will be an interactive, skills-based session to help you articulate your skills and experiences in an interview setting.

3:45-3:55pm Break

3:55-4:45pm Building Networking Skills: We will have an opportunity for you to network with one another and share best practices around effective network-building more broadly. You'll leave with connections and resources to help you move closer towards your career goals. 


4:45-5:00 Wrap up!

 

Getting there: 

 

Office Address & Details: 

  • 225 Franklin St. Boston, MA 02110. 3rd Floor
  • Upon arrival, please visit front desk, present Photo I.D. and proceed to the 3rd floor. You can let them know you are there for the FoodCorps training in the New Profit Office. 

Parking info: 

  • There are several parking garages in the area, but we would recommend: The Garage at Post Office Square, Zero Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109. Weekend rates at $9-10. 
  • Street parking is metered and has a 2 hour limit, so not recommended. 

Public transit: 

  • Our office is accessible via the MBTA Orange (State Street stop, 7 min walk), Red (South Station stop, 6 min walk) and Green lines (Government Center stop, 12 min walk). 

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