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Wed, 09/14/2022 - 10:55am | By: Van Arnold
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The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Scianna Hall, Lock Commons. More than 250 students are expected to meet and network with approximately 40 volunteers representing 15 companies.
The informal event fosters conversation between students and executives on topics such as handshakes, dressing for success, communication and social etiquette, interviewing strategies, and more. Amy Yeend, Assistant Dean of Professional Development and Career Success at USM, notes that unlike previous events, this year students from all majors across the University have been invited to attend.
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Dr. Bret Becton, Dean of USM91吃瓜网 College of Business and Economic Development, expressed that faculty and students always look forward to the annual gathering.
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To learn more about the College of Business and Economic Development at USM, call 601.266.4659 or visit: /business/index.php