By Amy Lenhart
Career Counselor

Do you know where you are headed in your career? Are you passionate about your career?

Like many Americans you may be in a career transition or you may be in your first career. Either way, come find out which direction you are going with your career during Career Week 2006!

This week of events is presented by a faculty/staff task force and is hosted jointly with Career Services & Co-op and Student Life.

Special highlights this year:
 
• The return of Otto Kroeger, co-author of "Type Talk." Kroeger will speak at all three campuses and discuss the famous MBTI (personality inventory) and how personality impacts our lives. Kroeger presents with humor, relevance, and from extensive knowledge and experience.

• Roadtrip Interviews – new this year will be Collin students interviewing professionals about their career paths. (See more about “Roadtrips” in another article this issue.)

• Hear Roy Alston, author of "Radioactive Leadership," discuss leadership lessons learned throughout his career experiences.

• Please see schedule below for all of the exciting events during Career Week. Full printed schedule available after spring break.

• More information, contact: 972.881.5781.

Thursday, March 30 and Monday, April 3
Career Week 2006 Kick off Events Each Campus (free snacks!) 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Monday, April 3
Start Your Engines: Destination Professional Image 12:30-1:45 p.m., Spring Creek Campus Conference Center

•Image Signs: Presence, Appearance, Communication

•Career Wardrobe on a Shoestring Budget

Tuesday, April 4
On the Road With Otto Kroeger & The Personality Map- How knowing your personality type can help with career/life management decisions Central Park Campus: 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. (Cafeteria) Preston Ridge Campus: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Event Center) Spring Creek Campus: 7-8:30 p.m. (Conference Center)

Wednesday April 5

•Road trip Interviews: Highways to Science 10 a.m.-noon, Spring Creek Conference Center Students interview career professionals (Such as Bill Bryan, CEO of Biotech firm- Microconsult)

•Side roads to Psychology/Sociology Careers Students interview Dr. Paul Pawlicki, clinical psychologist; Dr. Greg Gullion, Visiting Professor of Sociology, Texas Wesleyan University & specialist on U.S./Mexico border issues and other professionals

Thursday April 6

•Speedbumps & Detours: Successful Careers for Travelers With dis-ABILITIES 10 a.m.-noon, Spring Creek Campus Conference Center Students interview successful professionals who have met serious challenges

•Leadership Lessons from Career Travels/ Conversations with a Road Warrior (speaker) Roy Alston, Leadership Consultant, Author 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Preston Ridge Campus Event Center Bring your lunch! Light refreshments provided

•Scenic Route to the Hospitality Experience 6:30-8 p.m., Spring Creek Campus Conference Center Meet hospitality industry professionals in hotel, restaurant, event planning, culinary arts and more

Friday, April 7

Rules of the Road OR What Fork do I use? (For Collin Students only - free) Business Etiquette Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Swan Court Restaurant Professor Karen Musa: Lunch Lessons Advance registration required/apply at Student Life any campus. Limited seating.