Featuring several events and challenges related to various aspects of professional presentation, including: Professional Attire, Body Language, Interview Preparation, Online Presence, Networking Tips, The Video Interview, Small Talk Challenge, Personal Branding, and more!
Workshops and Challenges Throughout the Week
Presentation Essentials Workshop by ELP and the CSE
February 12 | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Chancellor Suite | Register HERE | Ready to optimize your presentation skills? This one-hour workshop provided by English Language Programs will define 10 elements of an effective presentation and share strategies for confident, high-impact delivery
How to be ‘ME’ in the Workplace: Multicultural Perspectives
February 13 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | International Hall, Hybrid | Register HERE | How can you bring your authentic self to the workplace and contribute to a more vibrant, diverse, and successful professional community? Join the conversation with alumni who will share their experiences navigating cultural nuances, fostering inclusivity, and cultivating a harmonious and thriving multicultural work environment. Pizza/soda will be served
Career-fits, Coloring, and Cappie the Career Captain
February 13 | 2 – 4 pm | Drop by the World Court anytime | No registration necessary! Hang out with the CSE Team and style the CSE Mascot, Cappie the Career Captain, for their first day of work. All participants are invited to spin the CSE’s Wheel of Wonder for prizes AND entered in a raffle to win a Cappie (stuffed owl) of their own
The Famous CSE Small Talk Challenge (feat. the Prize Wheel)
February 14 | 11 am – 2 pm | Drop by the World Court anytime | No registration necessary! Stop by at any time to be ‘challenged’ with visiting at least three of the conversation tables and initiating a few minutes of small-talk with the ‘topic conversationalist’ assigned to that table. Complete three conversations to spin the CSE’s Wheel of Wonder for prizes!
What’s in the Bag Challenge (feat. the Prize Wheel)
February 15 | 12:30 – 3:30 pm | Drop by outside the CSE anytime | No registration necessary! Our Career Coaches compiled a list of the top items that should always be in your bag for every interview, trek, or networking event. How many can you guess? For every item you guess correctly, your name will be entered in a raffle for the chance to win a MEGA Prize
Common Interviewing Questions Jenga (feat. the Prize Wheel)
February 16 | 12 pm – 2 pm | Drop by outside the CSE anytime | No registration necessary! Play the CSE’s new game of Interview Jenga for real-time coach feedback and to spin the CSE’s Wheel of Wonder for prizes!
Instagram Takeover, Blog Series, and More!
The CSE Career Captains are Taking Over the Instagram: Follow along with @brandeisbusiness as we post polls, photos, and host Q&As throughout Professional Presentation Week
Check out the Blog: Inspired by the our Annual Professional Presentation Week, the CSE Team has created a blog series to highlight important topics related to the various aspects of professional presentation. These will be published throughout the month of February (because one week just isn’t enough!), so stay tuned for more awesome Professional Presentation Content
Stay Tuned: Finally, stay tuned for more details regarding a temporary home for the CSE’s DIY LinkedIn Headshot Kit throughout the entirety of Professional Presentation Week. Just bring yourself in your best business attire, your cell phone, and a smile, and we’ll bring better lighting, a backdrop, and Career Captain assistance
