November is Career Development Month
National Career Development Month was established to recognize the importance of life-long career development and the personal empowerment of all people.
Bellevue University’s Career Services Center will launch their participation on October 28- with the annual Career Information Day offering students and alumni the chance to meet with potential employers and learn about different career fields.
Several lunch hour panel discussions are also scheduled throughout the month of November to celebrate National Career Development Month. Panels will feature professionals from all career levels who will share their experiences and answer your career-related questions.
All Sessions are from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Educational Services Building, Room 4104.
November 8, 2010 – Is a job in the public sector for me? - Listen to panelists from city, county, state and federal offices discuss their roles
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Panelist |
Organization |
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Brandon VanBuskirk |
U.S. Marshall's Service |
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Christina Klima |
Veterans Administration Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System |
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Dan Bredow |
Omaha Police Dept. Crime Lab |
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John Ewing |
Douglas County Treasurer |
November 9, 2010 - Does your image match your resume? - Panelists will provide tips for presenting your best self through image and wardrobe selection
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Panelist |
Organization |
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Lynette Sorrentino |
Image & Success Consultant |
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Jeff Demour |
Men’s Wearhouse |
November 10, 2010 – Preparing for the career you are seeking. - The participants in this panel will discuss career development from internships, to interviewing from an HR perspective and more.
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Panelist |
Organization |
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Melissa Dunlow |
USSTRATCOM |
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Rafael Maldonado |
Mutual of Omaha |
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Corey Cain |
Black Clover Fitness / Omaha Adventure Boot Camp |
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Becky Golden |
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) |
November 15, 2010 – What makes working at a non-profit rewarding? - Four panelists from non-profits will share their perspective on what makes working for a non-profit organization a fulfilling choice.
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Panelist |
Organization |
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Carey Seitner |
Program Manager, Nebraska Humane Society |
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Suzane Winkler |
Chief Operating Officer, Red Cross |
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Jon Costello |
Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity - Sarpy County |
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Thomas Warren |
President/CEO, Urban League of Nebraska, Inc. |
November 16, 2010 – Paving your own road to success as an entrepreneur. - These panelists will share their success stories in creating their own business ventures.
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Panelist |
Organization |
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Lynette Sorrentino |
Mary Kay / Image Consultant |
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Cindy Heider Kaliff |
Career and Life Options, Private Practice Mental Health Practioner |
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Ryan Stara |
Revolution Wraps |
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Itzel Lopez |
Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant |
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Jimm Wagner |
Phenomblue LLC |
Each session is free and open to the students, alumni, faculty, staff and the public.
Did you miss the panel discussions for Career Development Month? Great News! You can see them online.
Click here for information on all 5 panel discussions Bellevue University's Career Services Center moderated for Career Development Month.
Take advantage of these great opportunities from Bellevue University’s Career Services Center during Career Development Month.
