Join Virtual Mixer to Connect With Top Companies Tuesday
The Diversity Career Connection Virtual Mixer will be Tuesday, Feb. 9:
- 5-5:30 p.m. — Student Speed Networking Practice and Instructions
- 5:45-7:45 p.m. — Speed Networking with Employers and Door Prize Drawings
- Register in Airmeet
There are 27 companies including Amazon, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Arvest, Conagra Brands, General Mills, J.B. Hunt, Nielsen, and Tyson (just to name a few) that are seeking to connect with diverse students!
Participate in this fast-paced, interactive and fun virtual event. Learn to create and practice your 60-second elevator pitch and how to ask power questions that will help you instantly connect with hiring managers, recruiters and others. You will also have the opportunity to share your elevator speech, ask your power questions and learn more about multiple companies that are seeking to hire talented diverse students.
Each participant is encouraged to take a seat with at least six different company representatives at their virtual table, speed-networking style. Door prize drawings will take place during the event.
Contacts
KayLee Simmons, director of career events
University Career Development Center
479-575-6199,
ksim02@uark.edu
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