TEC’s Charm School is a unique opportunity for students to learn skills necessary for succeeding in a professional environment. It is a full day event of presentations focused on networking, resume building, interview skills, business wardrobe, and much more. Students also learn the finer points of business meal etiquette. A networking reception follows the event that tests students’ newly acquired skills with businesspeople and community members.
Below is a typical Charm School Day:
Date: Not Yet Scheduled for 2013
Location: Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) Auditorium
201 E. Peabody Drive Champaign, IL 61820
8:30 – 9:00am Registration & Introduction
9:00 – 9:30am Men’s Business Wardrobe (View Presentation)
Business wardrobe, casual day, special business occasions
9:30 – 10:00am Women’s Business Wardrobe (View Presentation)
Business wardrobe, casual day, special business occasions
10:00- 10:30am Office Leadership and Culture (View Presentation)
An exploration of leadership skills, what competencies are needed for personal and professional success ,and how to build them as a University of Illinois student
10:50 – 10:45am Break
10:45 – 11:15am Personal Branding (View Presentation)
How to position yourself, how to market your potential while maintaining a professional digital profile
11:15 – 11:45am You…On Paper (View Presentation)
Preparing your resume and cover letter
12:00 – 1:30pm Business Meals (mock business lunch)
Location: ARC Multi-Purpose Room 7
1:45 – 2:15pm Interview to Get Hired (View Presentation)
The hard part is over; now don't give them a reason to fail you
2:15 – 2:45pm You Got the Job. Now What?
Office culture, work events, travel and how to fit in
2:45 – 3:15pm Conversation and Networking (View Presentation)
The art of conversation, networking and business card circulation
3:15 – 4:00pm Reception Location: ARC Multi-Purpose Room 7
Test your skills with area business people and community members
