{"id":160,"date":"2018-04-24T18:23:43","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T18:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/franke-career\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2018-07-30T20:06:51","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T20:06:51","slug":"connecting-with-employers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/franke-career\/connecting-with-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting with Employers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Connecting with employers<\/h1>\n<h2>Preparing for your future<\/h2>\n<h3>Career Week<\/h3>\n<p>Twice a year, in October and February, our <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/franke-career\/career-week\/\">Career Week<\/a> puts the focus on you and your future. You\u2019ll learn how to present yourself online and in person, market in-demand skills, and nail an interview so that you can be prepared for Career Exploration Day\u2014your opportunity to put it all to the test. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/franke-career\/events\/\">activities calendar<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-WA-Franke-College-of-Business-Career-Development-Office\/488325325130\">Facebook<\/a> for a complete list of Career Week events and options.<\/p>\n<h3>Career Exploration Day<\/h3>\n<p>Network with recruiters across dozens of well-known companies\u2014from the Arizona Diamondbacks to Geico to Target, and <a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/career_fairs\/4192\/employers_list\">more<\/a>. You\u2019ll be able to participate in mock interviews, resume reviews, and informational sessions, as well as apply for internships and full-time employment opportunities. <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/franke-career\/career-exploration-day\/\">Learn more<\/a>\u00a0about how you can make the most of Career Exploration Day.<\/p>\n<h2>Executive job shadow<\/h2>\n<p>Job shadowing gives you the opportunity to spend a few days with a top-level executive in your interest area. This unique exposure gives you invaluable insight into your future work environment and potential career options. We cover all travel-related expenses except for meals. Learn more about how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/franke-career\/executive-job-shadow\/\">plan a visit of your own<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Mock interviews<\/h2>\n<p>Feel confident when you interview. Set up a time to practice your interview skills and learn how to answer \u201cBehavioral Interview Questions.\u201d To set up an appointment call the CDO or email <a href=\"mailto:fcb-cdo@nau.edu\">fcb-cdo@nau.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Corporate panel<\/h2>\n<p>Business majors are invited to Gardner Auditorium to hear representatives from our business partners discuss their companies and open positions. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to ask questions and leave resume with the panelists. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/franke-career\/events\/\">calendar<\/a>\u00a0to join us at the next panel.<\/p>\n<h2>Information sessions<\/h2>\n<p>Companies meet with our students throughout the year to share information about available employment and internship opportunities. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to ask questions, network, and build your career confidence in a small group setting. Find the next information session on our <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/franke-career\/events\/\">calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Alumni<\/h2>\n<p>CDO alumni are a valuable resource for current students. We invite you to get in touch with an alumnus to review your resume, answer questions about their companies, and put you in touch with their networks. Contact the CDO office of set up your <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.joinhandshake.com\/\">Jobs for Jacks<\/a> account to connect with other alumni with the following tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.joinhandshake.com\/\">HANDSHAKE<\/a> is an online employment database exclusively available to NAU students and alumni<\/li>\n<li>How to use the <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.linkedin.com\/2012\/09\/20\/the-best-way-to-network-with-alumni-on-linkedin\/\">LinkedIn alumni<\/a> tool to connect with opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Map your career with <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.linkedin.com\/2013\/01\/30\/start-mapping-your-career-with-linkedin-alumni\/\">LinkedIn blog story<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The best way to network on <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.linkedin.com\/2012\/09\/20\/the-best-way-to-network-with-alumni-on-linkedin\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/Northern-Arizona-University-Alumni-Assn-45800?gid=45800&amp;mostPopular=&amp;trk=tyah&amp;trkInfo=tarId%3A1404757570945%2Ctas%3Anorthern%20arizona%20university%20alumni%20ass%2Cidx%3A1-1-1\">NAU Alumni Association<\/a> on LinkedIn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact Us<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:fcb-cdo@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact Us: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">fcb-cdo&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:928-523-1291\" aria-label=\"Contact Us: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-phone\">928-523-1291<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4>Hours<\/h4>\n<p>Monday\u2013Friday<br \/>\n8 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connecting with employers Preparing for your future Career Week Twice a year, in October and February, our Career Week puts the focus on you and your future. 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