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Take your next step at CAREER-A-PALOOZA, a choose-your-own career adventure event!  ✨ Pick your favorite sessions and join alumni, your CAC team, and other professionals to learn expert tips and build real skills you can use whether you are just getting started applying for a job or internship or are figuring out what you want to do after graduation.

 GAMES, PHOTO-BOOTHS, SNACKS, AND MORE! The doors open at 5:15p.m. in Lillard Science Center's lower level with festival snacks, games, giveaways, a photo booth, and more! Get your professional profile photo taken for LinkedIn at our Forester Career Closet pop-up as well as strike a pose with a fun Career-A-Palooza-themed photo booth.

 WIN PRIZES BY ATTENDING! At each session you could WIN Forester swag and other great prizes! The more sessions you attend, the more entries you earn for the CAREER-A-PALOOZA RAFFLE at the end of the night.

Register on Handshake for each session you are interested in:

• 🪂 How to Thrive in the Age of AI (with Your Liberal Arts Advantage): Join us for an interactive discussion with Dr. Serena H. Huang, globally recognized speaker and innovator, renowned for her ability to bridge the gap between data analytics and the human side of business. Hear how AI is impacting jobs and how "human skills" like those you are developing through your liberal arts education give you a competitive advantage in the workplace. Walk away with this session with three winning strategies you can employ to thrive in the age of AI!

• 🤖 Teaming Up with AI: Maximizing Productivity in the Modern Workplace: This session explores the powerful partnership between human creativity and AI capabilities. Dr. Huang will demonstrate how this collaboration can level up your academic and professional pursuits through real-world applications. During this workshop, you'll learn to:
  • Craft personalized thank-you notes to mentors that strengthen professional relationships while maintaining your authentic voice
  • Develop compelling LinkedIn messages to industry professionals that stand out and lead to meaningful connections
  • Build impressive LinkedIn profiles that highlight your internship experiences to stand out in this competitive job market 

• The workshop will also offer a critical examination of ethical considerations in AI use, including an eye-opening discussion about algorithmic bias in resume screening systems. Please bring your laptop or phone with your choice of GenAI model such as Gemini or ChatGPT. This workshop isn't about replacing human skills. It's about amplifying them through thoughtful collaboration with AI tools. Join us to discover the right balance between AI assistance and human judgment. 

• 🪞 Find Your Fit: Connect Who You Are to What You Do: Not sure what career path is right for you? Let's figure it out—together! In this interactive session, discover how your VIPS (Values, Interests, Personality, and Skills) shape your career options. Through hands-on activities, you'll start connecting the dots between your strengths and potential opportunities. Come ready to reflect, discover new possibilities, and maybe even surprise yourself!

• 🗩 Speed Interviewing: Stand Out, Be Authentic, Get Hired: Want to crush your next interview and land your dream opportunity? Gain the skills and confidence you need to shine! In this interactive workshop, participate in fun role-play exercises and speed interview simulations. By the end of the session, you'll feel better prepared, polished, and ready to impress any employer. Don’t miss this chance to level up your interview game!
• 🌍 Cross Cultural Differences in a Global Workplace: Ready to thrive in a global workplace? In today’s interconnected world, navigating cultural differences isn’t just a skill—it’s a career superpower! Join us for an engaging, hands-on session where you will learn to work with diverse teams, adapt to new environments, and turn cultural challenges into opportunities. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, you’ll gain the tools to become the adaptable, culturally savvy professional every employer wants on their team.
• 🎸  How to Be a Rockstar Applicant: Behind the Scenes with Recruiters and AI: Ever wonder what happens to your job application after you hit “submit”? Get the backstage pass: learn how applicant tracking systems (ATS) filter candidates and what you can do to make sure your application will take the spotlight. Come to this session to discover how to outsmart the machines and showcase your humanities expertise to truly stand out.