Date	Event	Time
10/21 - 10/25	Interview Skills/Thank You Letter Interview Skills/Thank You Letter All Day Event Description: Career Development Module for all students preparing to graduate from WITCC in December, 2019, to prepare for the Career Fair, or are looking for employment while they continue their education at WITCC. Students will learn how to prepare for the upcoming Phone and Face-to-Face Mock Interview sessions, get tips on how to dress, how to act, what questions to expect and what questions to ask.
10/28 - 11/01	Mock Interviews Mock Interviews All Day Event Description: Career Development Module for all students preparing to graduate from WITCC in December, 2019, to prepare for the Career Fair, or are looking for employment while they continue their education at WITCC. These are set up as actual interviews for students to practice interview skills at a phone or face-to-face Mock interview. This is a great opportunity to experience the interview process and get some feedback from an employer’s point of view.
11/04 - 11/08	Mock Interviews Mock Interviews All Day Event Description: Career Development Module for all students preparing to graduate from WITCC in December, 2019, to prepare for the Career Fair, or are looking for employment while they continue their education at WITCC. These are set up as actual interviews for students to practice interview skills at a phone or face-to-face Mock interview. This is a great opportunity to experience the interview process and get some feedback from an employer’s point of view.
11/11 - 11/15	Get the Most Out of a Career Fair Get the Most Out of a Career Fair All Day Event Description: Career Development Module for all students preparing to graduate from WITCC in December, 2019, to prepare for the Career Fair, or are looking for employment while they continue their education at WITCC. Learn how to identify employers who may have positions within their companies that match the program in which you are preparing for a career. Get tips on how to prepare, what to bring with you, and what questions to ask to get the most information you are seeking from a Career Fair.
11/19	Dress for Success Dress for Success 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Description: This unique event (sponsored by WITCC United Way Committee) is provided for students to pick out some new and/or gently used interview clothes at no cost to them for that look of success when meeting with employers!	09:00 AM-05:00 PM
11/20	Dress for Success Dress for Success 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Description: This unique event (sponsored by WITCC United Way Committee) is provided for students to pick out some new and/or gently used interview clothes at no cost to them for that look of success when meeting with employers!	09:30 AM-03:30 PM
11/21	Fall Career Fair Fall Career Fair 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Hallways Description: Over 70 employers will be on campus with open positions. Update your resume and bring it with you! This is a great opportunity for graduating students to explore open positions and for continuing students to gain some information from employers in their field as they continue working toward completing their credentials.The Career Fair is open to students, alumni, and the public.	10:00 AM-03:00 PM
03/03 - 03/04	RN-BSN Transfer Fair RN-BSN Transfer Fair 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Hallway outside Bookstore Description: This is an opportunity for nursing students to obtain more information on completing their BSN.	10:00 AM-01:00 PM
03/04	General Transfer Fair General Transfer Fair 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Description: Area Colleges and Universities will be on campus to visit with students about transferring.	10:00 AM-01:00 PM
03/26	Spring Career Fair Spring Career Fair 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Hallways Description: Over 70 employers will be on campus with open positions. Update your resume and bring it with you! This is a great opportunity for graduating students to explore open positions and for continuing students to gain some information from employers in their field as they continue working toward completing their credentials.The Career Fair is open to students, alumni, and the public.	10:00 AM-03:00 PM

Thank You Notes

Thank you letters and notes should be standard tools in your job search.

The thank you letter should be a standard business letter format, while the note may be a simple, handwritten note or card.
You may consider sending your thank-you note by e-mail.
Write a thank you letter or note no later than 24 hours after the interview, even if things didn't go well.
Be brief and to the point.
Note the job you interviewed for and also list the date of your interview.
Use the name and title of the person who interviewed you.
When thanking a potential employer, restate your interest in the position and the company. Offer to come to another interview or provide more information if needed.

(This information provided by IowaWORKS as a partner of Western Iowa Tech Community College.)

Thank You Note Example

Dear Richard Thomas,

Thank you for taking the time to talk with me this morning regarding your open position for ___________.

I believe the position we discussed would be a very good fit for my skills set. After our conversation I know that I would enjoy working with you and your team.

I look forward to hearing from you soon and may be reached at 555-555-5555 or at myname@emailaddress.com.

Sincerely,

Jackie Powers

Career Services

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