{"id":132892,"date":"2026-10-12T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/daily\/?p=132892"},"modified":"2026-10-11T21:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T01:28:55","slug":"oct-15-12-p-m-nerdy-approach-to-job-seeking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/daily\/oct-15-12-p-m-nerdy-approach-to-job-seeking\/","title":{"rendered":"Oct. 15 @ 12 p.m. &#8211; Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re prepping for internship season, polishing your resume, or dreading networking events, standard career advice can feel dry and overwhelming. Join us for an interactive workshop where we translate your favorite pop culture franchises, video games, and lore into practical, high-impact strategies for your career toolkit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><u>What\u2019s on the Quest Log?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mass Effect: Master the Dialogue Wheel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Core Competency: Strategic Communication &amp; Interviewing<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to navigate high-stakes interview questions and workplace conversations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spider-Man: &#8220;Canon Events&#8221; &amp; Defeated Imposter Syndrome<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Core Competency: Resilience &amp; Professional Identity<\/i><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll reframe early career rejections and imposter syndrome as essential &#8220;canon events&#8221; that build your character arc, adapt your mindset, and prepare you for future wins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: Tool Fusing &amp; Creative Problem Solving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Core Competency: Skill Stacking &amp; Adaptability<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Discover how to &#8220;fuse&#8221; your unique academic background, campus involvement, side projects, and soft skills into a stand-out resume that solves employers&#8217; specific challenges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Hunger Games: Crafting Your &#8220;Sponsorship&#8221; Pitch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Core Competency: The Elevator Pitch &amp; Personal Branding<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to draft a 30-second elevator pitch that wins over &#8220;sponsors&#8221; (hiring managers) and earns you those crucial interview opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><u>Quest Rewards<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Free Food:<\/strong> Fuel up with some great food!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loot &amp; Giveaways:<\/strong> Win some nerdy giveaways!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Should Attend:<\/strong> Open to all majors and class years\u2014no prior gaming\/expertise required!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to claim your XP?<\/strong> Space is limited. RSVP today!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/edu\/events\/1999168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/edu\/events\/1999168&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791850956599000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3vfDWN1lf110PcvKT8gURF\">REGISTER HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Location: Slocum Hall, Room 201<\/p>\n<p>OWU Sponsor: Career Connection<br \/>\nContact: Newton Kimberly at <a href=\"mailto:nskimberly@owu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nskimberly@owu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re prepping for internship season, polishing your resume, or dreading networking events, standard career advice can feel dry and overwhelming. Join us for an interactive workshop where we translate your favorite pop culture franchises, video games, and lore into practical, high-impact strategies for your career toolkit. 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