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Friday, February 14, 2025

Senior Day

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Take Your Future by Storm

Join other Georgia Southwestern seniors for a day dedicated to preparing graduating seniors for their futures after graduation. Senior Day will provide knowledge and opportunities for graduating seniors to feel confident about entering their career fields and do so successfully. Campus administrators, alumni, and local business owners will lead workshops throughout the day on topics such as resume building, interview skills, and social etiquette. Seniors will have the opportunity to take a free professional headshot, order their cap and gown, participate in a mock interview, and have their resume reviewed by an experienced professional. Professional business attire is requested.

Typical Workshop Session Schedule

Check-in & Continental Breakfast
9:00am - 9:15am | SSC Conference Rooms
Check in with the Department of First-Year Experience to receive a detailed schedule of events during Senior Day.

Professional Headshots
9:00am - 9:15am | Centennial Plaza
Receive a professional headshot to use for your portfolio, resume, or social media account from University Relations' Sydney Scott.

Welcome
9:15am - 9:30am | SSC Conference Rooms
Join GSW Administration to jump start the celebration of your many academic accomplishments at GSW.

Resumes That Get You Noticed
9:30am - 10:15am | SSC Conference Rooms
Explore solid resume templates and learn how to use power words so your resume reflects your goals presented by Will Peterson, GSW alumnus and Client Executive with One Digital Insurance, Financial Services and HR Consulting.

Interview Institute
10:15am - 11:00am | SSC Conference Rooms
Enhance methods of interview and communication skills to promote preparedness for various interview environments with Dr. Jim Aller, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs for the College of Business & Computing.

You Got the Job! Now What?
11:00am - 11:45am | SSC Conference Rooms
Learn about the application process, preparing for a new job, and the onboarding process presented by Jennifer Wilson - Carter, Human Resources Specialist for Department of Human Resources at Georgia Southwestern State University.

Professional Headshots
11:45am - 12:00pm | Canes Central Lawn
Receive a professional headshot to use for your portfolio, resume, or social media account from University Relations' Sydney Scott.

Grad Photoshoot
12:00pm - 2:00pm | Wheatley Administration Building Front Lawn
Get your senior pictures taken for free with a professional photographer! Photo props will be provided, but feel free to bring your own, such as books or items related to your major. Note that confetti is prohibited on campus. *By appointment only; Registrants will receive detailed information prior to the photoshoot.