JMU Career Center Events

 Success Suits You

Monday, February 3rd 2025

4pm - 7pm

Location: Valley Mall: 1925 E. Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Enter through the JCPenney Salon entrance by Dick’s Sporting Goods to check-in and get a list of participating stores.  

The University Career Center has partnered with stores in the Valley Mall to bring a shopping event to JMU students. Learn how to build an affordable professional wardrobe for your next interview, career fair, job, or internship. Guests will receive discounts at all participating stores. Shop career apparel, accessories, and shoes. UCC staff will also be available to offer guidance on appropriate business or work attire.

Registration is not required for this event but is helpful. 

Handshake event link: https://jmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1661996 

Champagne Chats & Resumes

Friday, February 7th 2025

4 pm - 6 pm

Location: Hall of Presidents - 3rd floor of D-Hall

**JUNIORS, SENIORS, AND GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY ** 

Celebrate 100 days until graduation! Prepare for life after graduation - Get help with your preparation for your next steps by having your resume reviewed by the JMU University Career Center and the opportunity to build your network! Polish your resume so it is employer ready and something you can be proud of and get your professional headshot taken. Then, join us for some refreshing beverages while you get the opportunity to connect with JMU alumni from various industries.

This event has two main parts: one hour for resume reviews and headshots, and one hour for networking - with a 30-minute overlap. The University Career Center team will be conducting the resume reviews and capturing headshots from 4-5pm. At 4:30pm, students will join the employers/alumni for networking which will run from 4:30-6pm.

Registration is required for this event and closes 2/2 at11:59pm.

Handshake event link: https://jmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1589341