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The Gallagher Center
March 29th
Create your future and take advantage of an opportunity to meet with design companies and professionals at DesignExpo. Meet face-to-face with individuals to discuss your portfolio, your design skills, and your career direction.
Changes to the Event:
Preparation for DesignExpo will be different this year as we are making a change to the event: instead of students signing up for employers of their choice, employers will preview student portfolios prior to the event and select who they want to interview.
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How to Participate:
Eligible students will receive an invitation via email that will allow them to register for the event. After registering, each participant will receive additional follow-up emails containing more details about the day and how best to prepare for the event.
Senior and Junior design majors, 4th & 5th year Architecture and Landscape Architecture students, and graduate students will be invited to attend. Organizations recruiting from the following undergraduate majors will be in attendance:
Architecture | Interior Design | Landscape Architecture | Sustainable Design
Animation | Interactive Design & Media | Graphic Design Communication | Industrial Design
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Event Overview and Timeline:
For a better idea of what the day will look like and what you are expected to do as a participant, please review the table below:
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8 - 9:15am Portfolio Drop-off
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Drop off portfolio, 20 copies of your resume, and your profile sheet* in the Gallagher Center. |
11:00am - 12:00pm Portfolio Pick-Up
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Pick up portfolio and profile sheet, which will now contain a schedule of employers who wish to invite you to meet with them. |
12:15 - 1:00pm Round 1: Invitation-Only Reviews
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Participate in those portfolio reviews to which you were invited for this first round. Each interaction will last roughly 15 minutes. |
1:00 - 2:15pm Open Networking
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Meet with employers who piqued your interest that may not have invited you for a full review during the first round or during the upcoming second round. |
2:15 - 2:30pm
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BREAK |
2:30 - 4:30pm Round 2: Invitation-Only Reviews
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Participate in those portfolio reviews to which you were invited for this second round. Each interaction will last roughly 15 minutes. |
*Profile sheet: Each participating student will receive a profile sheet to display next to their portfolio. Employers will use these sheets to learn about you as well as to request a 15-minute time slot to meet with you during the Invitation-Only Review periods.
On the sheet, you will fill out basic information about yourself (name, major, when you will be graduating) and whether you are seeking full-time postions or internships.
When you register for the event, you will be sent a copy of the profile sheet. We ask that you have this sheet filled out and ready to hand in when you drop off your portfolio on the morning of the event.
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Explore the links below to learn more about the details of the event:
List of Employers from 2011 (Updated List COMING SOON!)
If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 215.951.2930 or email to careerservices@philau.edu.
