MPA Professional Correspondence Workshop

Tuesday, August 31, 2021; 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Virtual | Dress is Casual

Employers are looking for hires with great communication skills. Whether you are interested in accounting, finance, or consulting, it is critical that you have a strong proficiency in written communication. It is also essential to recruiting! This workshop will cover emailing with recruiters/employers, writing cover letters, thank you notes, LinkedIn messaging, and much more.

RSVP in RecruitMcCombs.  Zoom link will be e-mailed to participants the day before the event.

MPA Behavioral (STAR) Workshop

Thursday, September 2, 2021; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Virtual | Dress is Casual

Behavioral interview questions remain some of the most commonly used across most industries. Learn how to best answer behavioral questions methodically and completely in this 50-minute workshop.

RSVP in RecruitMcCombs.  Zoom link will be e-mailed to participants the day before the event.

MPA LinkedIn Workshop

Friday, September 3; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Virtual | Dress is Casual

Come for a workshop on LinkedIn best practices regarding profiles and searching for contacts for informational interviews.  Learn how to create a professional profile that markets your strengths and capabilities, and displays your attention to detail.  See how to find MPA alums to network with and learn from. We suggest already having created a LinkedIn profile prior to the workshop, so that you can update yours as we walk you through the sections.

RSVP and Zoom Link in RecruitMcCombs

Cancellation: If your plans change, you may cancel your reservation to this workshop by September 2.

When MPAs RSVP affirmatively to an event, it is expected that they will show up.  If you RSVP that you will attend, make sure to update your calendar.  Please see the McCombs Code of Ethics for additional information.

All MPA students are invited.  Students taking the ACE class may earn experiential credit for participating.