Hosted each year by the CSE, Professional Presentation Week features events and challenges related to how you present yourself professionally, including: Professional Attire, Presentation Skills, Interview Preparation, Networking Tips, Small Talk and more.
This year’s theme is…
Get Ready with Me for Professional Presentation Week!
Monday, February 10 – Friday, February 14, 2025
Events and Challenges
Essential Presentation Skills Workshop by ELP and the CSE
Monday, February 10 | 2 pm – 3 pm | Alumni Common Room | Register HERE
Ready to optimize your presentation skills? This one-hour workshop provided by English Language Programs, open to all students, will define 10 elements of an effective presentation and share strategies for confident, high-impact delivery.
The Famous CSE Small Talk Challenge (feat. the Prize Wheel)
Tuesday, February 11 | 12 pm – 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 practicing 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)
Wednesday, February 12 | 12:30 – 3:30 pm | Drop by the World Court anytime | No registration necessary
Your 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 prize.
From Brandeis to Corporate World: Tips from your Future Self
Thursday, February 13 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Dean’s Conference Room | Register HERE
Do you ever wish you could see your future self in a cool company, and ask for tips on how to get there? Anna Shur-Wilson, Talent Development Program Manager at New Balance and former OAASE Assistant Director and MSBA Program Advisor at Brandeis, will be on campus on February 13 for a casual conversation about transitioning to a corporate setting, networking do’s and don’ts, corporate culture, what to wear to work, and how your strengths can complement the strengths of your colleagues – so that your current self can position yourself for your future career!
Common Interviewing Questions Jenga (feat. the Prize Wheel)
Friday, February 14 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Drop by the World Court anytime | No registration necessary
Play the CSE’s game of Interview Jenga for real-time CSE feedback and to spin the CSE’s Wheel of Wonder for prizes!
And All Weekend Long…
All Week (Monday, February 10 – Friday, February 14, 2025)
Instagram Takeover: The CSE is taking over @brandeisbusiness on Instagram. Follow along!
LinkedIn Headshots: Throughout Professional Presentation Week, students can sign up for time slots for Captains to take their headshots for LinkedIn. See your next CSE Newsletter on February 6 for the finalized list of time slots and the link to sign up.
Resource Spotlight: Business Formal? Business Casual? Smart Casual? WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN? Good news… we have a guide for that. Check out the CSE Professional Appearance and Attire Guide!
We hope to see you there!
