Networking for Introverts: Career Fair Edition

 Networking for Introverts: Career Fair Edition

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | EnGeo 1202Links to an external site.

Tuesday, February 4th 2025 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Virtual EventLinks to an external site.

Networking for Introverts: Career Fair Edition is a relaxed, hands-on workshop designed to help you prepare for the upcoming career fair with confidence. Learn simple strategies to approach recruiters, start conversations, and make a great impression—without the pressure. 

This session is about helping introverted students easily navigate the career fair, using their strengths to stand out and make meaningful connections on their own terms.

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 

Fitness Assistant Employment, Harrisonburg, VA

 We are still in the process of searching for a Fitness Assistant. If you have anyone in mind, please send them our way!

My name is Kendall West and I'm the Wellness Center's Fitness and Membership Manager at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community.  I am emailing you regarding a Fitness Assistant position opening we have at our Wellness Center. We are looking for someone who has a degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Kinesiology or a related field. This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position consisting of 40-hour work weeks, with a weekly rotating schedule of mid shift (8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm) with occasional opening (5:45am-2:15pm) or closing (10:30am-7:00pm) shifts. Every 6 weeks they would cover a Saturday shift from 6:45am-12:30pm.  We hope you might have recent graduates that would be looking for a job in the fitness/wellness field!

 

This position is responsible for interviewing Wellness Center members and completing the initial fitness assessment, followed up by assisting and orienting members to establish an exercise program specific to meet their personal needs. The Fitness Assistant also provides assistance and coordination in the overall operations of the Wellness Center including assisted training schedules and appointments, programs, and events. In addition they would assist with conducting group fitness classes (land and water) and facilitate wellness-related programming for Wellness Center members and VMRC residents. Additionally, this position will write wellness-related articles for distribution to appropriate parties.

 

If you have anyone that might be interested or qualifies, please send them my information or direct them to fill out the application here: 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2781005

from the JMU Career Center

 I received two great opportunities from the JMU Career Center to share with the Exercise Science students. This is not for KIN 381 class credit, I am just sharing the information I have been provided. For those who are interested: 

 

Tuesday November 19^th 

Shadowing and Networking Tips for the Pre Health Student- 230pm in Taylor 305

Pre-health students learn how to find shadowing opportunities and get networking tips to stand out in your healthcare career.

 

 

 

Wednesday November 20^th 

Navigating Health Sciences Grad Programs Panel-3:30pm-4:30pm on Zoom

https://jmu-edu.zoom.us/j/6227330792?pwd=N3BaamFPTjRTbnVBRUF3SXdFWWtTQT09

Interested in grad programs in health sciences? Join our panel with admissions experts. Discover what admissions teams look for, how to stand out, and build a strong application. Don't miss this chance to ask your questions!

Exercise Physiologist Employment - Richmond, VA

 Company Description

METAFITRX is Richmond's longevity, weight loss, and performance lab dedicated to helping individuals feel, look, and move better by unlocking their personal metabolic formula. The lab provides advanced assessments such as DEXA Scan for body composition, Resting Metabolic Rate analysis for precise nutrition planning, and VO2max testing for cardiopulmonary fitness improvement. Services are offered to individuals, businesses for workplace wellness programs, and complementary providers, prioritizing personalized health solutions through cutting-edge diagnostics.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Exercise Physiologist at METAFITRX in Richmond, VA. The Exercise Physiologist will be responsible for:

• Conducting metabolic assessments
• Analyzing and interpreting results
• Answering questions about goals and how to apply the results
• And follow-up as needed

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting metabolic assessments (VO2max, RMR and DEXA) and interpreting results
• Expertise in Physiology and Exercise Physiology
• Strong background in exercise science and kinesiology
• Knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
• M.S. in Exercise Physiology or related field is preferred

David Ambrose

Co-Founder & Health Behavior Specialist

METAFITRX

7001 Forest Ave, Suite 110

Richmond VA 23230

C | 202.669.0003

O | 804.664.6447

E | david@metafitrx.com

Volunteers needed - VAIL

 My name is Tim Davis and I run the Harrisonburg adult wheelchair basketball team, the VAIL Harrisonburg Cardinals. We have a tournament coming up on November 23^rd and 24^th and will have three other Virginia teams coming into Harrisonburg. We’re very excited to showcase the incredible skills of our players and players from around the state but have had some trouble with securing volunteers to help us out with running the scoreboard, shot clock, and score book. The tournament is happening the weekend leading into Thanksgiving break, which makes it tough for students to still be in the area and available to volunteer. 

 

I’m reaching out to see if you would be willing to open the opportunity up to some of your Kinesiology students! It would be a great opportunity not only for them to help out a local nonprofit organization, but also great experience for the future for working with individuals with spinal cord injuries, especially those interested in adaptive recreation opportunities! We have two scorekeepers already committed, so we only need 3-4 more people in order to have enough numbers for the weekend. I’m attaching a schedule of the games for both days to this email in case they would like to know times in advance, but please let me know if there’s any more information that you need, or if you have any questions at all! Thank you so much, and I look forward to hearing back from you!

 

Tim

 

Tim Davis, BSW

Social Support Specialist/Adaptive Recreation Coordinator

Valley Associates for Independent Living (VAIL)

3210 Peoples Drive Suite 220
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Cell: 540.217.8759

Direct: 540.770.0570

Fax: 540.433.6313

www.govail.org

Education opportunity at UREC

 My name is Jessie Purcell, and I am the Assistant Director for Fitness and Nutrition at UREC. I am reaching out to share some exciting news regarding a new initiative we are implementing within our student employee structure.

We are in the process of reorganizing our student roles and are thrilled to introduce the new position of Fitness Coach. This role is designed similarly to that of a group exercise instructor and aims to enhance our fitness programs while providing valuable experience for our students.

The Fitness Coach position will include an 8-week preparation course that covers the foundations of strength and conditioning, with a focus on instructing and programming compound movements. Students will receive both lectures and practical training, equipping them with the skills necessary to lead strength-based classes in our Group Training Room at UREC. At the end of the course, participants will have the opportunity to audition to become an official UREC Fitness Coach. This prep course is free of charge but does require some time commitment from the potential fitness coach. Please see our registration link HERE for a more detailed account of our prep course.

We believe this new position will not only enrich our fitness offerings but also provide our students with practical experience and knowledge that aligns with their academic pursuits in kinesiology, preparing them for roles as such as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach and small group training instructor. 

We would love to be able to share this opportunity with your students and have them apply to our prep course which will officially kick off in January. Would you be able to direct me to the right person to help with sharing this information with your students? 

Jessie Purcell, MS, CF L2, PN-L1

Assistant Director for Fitness & Nutrition
James Madison University Recreation
540.568.8712 
www.jmu.edu/recreation | @jmuUREC