The Rankin College of Business Backpack to Briefcase program is one more way that we work to ensure our students are ready for career success.
A series of workshops aimed at giving every student the necessary tools for landing an internship or that first career position will be offered in the fall.
In the spring, workshops will be geared toward graduating seniors, providing them with helpful information as they transition into their career.
Students attending the fall workshops can be confident that they are prepared to meet their future employers. They will have a resume, appropriate attire, practice interviewing, a formal picture for their LinkedIn profile, and confidence for that lunch interview or networking event.
Special programming is provided for seniors. In the fall a morning workshop will help them organize their resources for a successful job search and spring workshops will
prepare them for the transition from student to employee.
2018 Fall Semester – Backpack to Briefcase Week
All students are encouraged to attend
Internships: Student Experiences
Moderator: Dr. Limount Zhao, Associate Professor of Finance
Students: Erin Chewning, Kelsie Madison, Tyler Thomas
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Ms. Jelyn Wynn, HR manager, Albemarle Corporation
Ms. Charley Jackson, Human Resource Business Partner, Lockheed Martin
Ms. Sheryl Porter, Area Human Resource Mgr, Cooper Tire and Rubber Co
Your Social Media Presence
Presenter: Mr. Terry Roberts, Sales Regional Manager at Medtronic
Dress for Success
Presenter: Mr. Terry Roberts, Sales Regional Manager at Medtronic
Mock Interviews and LinkedIn Photos
Organizers: Emerging Leader Council
Reservations Required – rcb@saumag.edu
Internship and Career Fair
Organizers: Ms. Sheila Pearson, Associate Professor of Information Systems
Mr. Mark Trout, Instructor of Marketing
Business Etiquette Review
Presenter: Ms. Anna Smith
Career Options: Where can I go with a business degree?
8 a.m., Blanchard Hall 204
- Ms. Amanda Sharp, Instructor
- Tom Sawyer, Financial Advisor, First Financial Bank in ElDorado
- Melissa Ludwig, Owner, Melissa’s Custom Framing
9 a.m., Blanchard Hall 205
- Ms. Traci Hughes, Instructor of Management
- Ashley Talley, owner of Serenity Day Spa
- Jennifer Green, owner of Ultimate Fitness Gym
10 a.m., Blanchard Hall 202
- Mr. Brian Logan, Asst Prof of Economics
- Megan McCurdy, Director of Alumni Relations, SAU
- Rogerio Rhynes, Manger, SAU Bookstore
- Ethan Young, Advisor, Edward Jones
Organizing your Job Search – Workshop for seniors
Presenter: Dean Sronce
Reservations Required – rcb@saumag.edu
2019 Spring Semester – Backpack to Briefcase Workshop Series
Designed for graduating seniors
Negotiating your contract
February
Understanding employee benefits
March
Investing in your future
April
