The third annual Career Week offered various seminars to help educate students and will have its last event take place today. “About three years ago, Governor Mike Foster designated March as Career Month,” Kristie Tauzin, director of Career Services said.

Career Week at Nicholls is an event that is held in conjunction with this.

“Career week is an opportunity for students to get more information about starting and following their job searches and learning what employees will expect for the job interview,” Tauzin said.

Career week in not only for graduating students. It is for everyone involved in job searches, trying to prepare more for their career and those gathering more information in their career area. The seminars were targeted towards all students on campus, with Monday and Thursday’s programs targeted towards women.

Guest speakers include people from a variety of career fields such as the medical, education and business fields. These guest speakers have volunteered their time and are not paid.

The main focus of Career Week is the interview process. “Right now, as students, getting a job is important. The interview process is what will help,” Tauzin said.

The first program of the week entitled “Dress for Success” was held in Ellender Hall. This program was targeted more towards women and had an emphasis on how to dress for a job interview.

Tuesday’s program included two seminars: Dining Etiquette/Luncheon Interviews and The Secrets to Success in Corporate America. Guest speakers were Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences Dr. Collette Leistner, general partner Bill Hochstetler and Investments/International Brokerage firm worker Edward Jones.

“Often, people will go on a luncheon for their interview and don’t know all of the do’s and don’ts, which makes this an important seminar,” Tauzin said.

Wednesday’s programs included “Handling the Tough Interview Questions” and “Tips to Ace the Interview.” Tom Reckert from Human Resources, Cameco Industries, Mary Riker, a former Southwest Regional Recruiter and present school administrator were guest speakers at the program.

“Women Work: Women in Business and the Changing Autonomy of Careers Today” is a program that will be held today, with Riker as the guest speaker. Questions on changing careers and other important issues will be discussed.

“Thursday’s “Women Work” is especially designed for the women students of our campus in honor of Women’s History Month. This program was a great way to combine two important months,” Tauzin said.

“All programs are equally as important.” Someone can go to each seminar and take away something,” Tauzin said.

As Career Week comes to an end, students will only benefit from the hands on experience at this event,” he said.

The last event will take place today in the Plantation Suite of the Student at 11:45 a.m.