September 30, 2009

The Average Joe to Polished Pro Series will kick off on October 5^th with a workshop on Dining, Dressing and Communicating for Success in the Workplace and Beyond. Led by Kerry Preston of Image Dynamics, this program will help students entering any industry put their best foot forward by teaching some basic guidelines for how to conduct themselves at professional events, both inside and outside the workplace. Through fun, interactive exercises, students will learn proper etiquette at the dining table, appropriate professional business attire and guidelines for communicating with peers, managers and clients in a variety of settings.

The next event in the series, Brand Matters: Creating Your Personal Brand, will take place on October 26. At this workshop, students will learn the importance of creating a personal brand and managing an online image.  Beth Schoenfeldt of Collective-E, will teach students how to use Search Engine Optimization and will also discuss how online social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, can enhance a job search.

The series will wrap up with a Presentation Skills workshop on November 9^th with Adam Grupper of Act Professional. Adam will use engaging improvisational exercises to teach students the art of public speaking. Students will have the opportunity to practice their public speaking skills and receive feedback.