Schmoozing* is Good for Your Brain! (Student/Alumni Networking)
Friday, September 25, 2009
Kaul Auditorium, 4-5:30 p.m.

Alumni volunteers and board members are on campus this weekend; take advantage of this opportunity to meet and learn from fellow Reedies.  Schmoozing (networking) helps you narrow your list of occupations or graduate school options, and is essential to your successful job search.  Start practicing your skills in a comfortable environment with alumni who are excited to meet you!

Light refreshments will be served.  We will e-mail bios of participating alumni to those who RSVP by Monday, September 21. THIS IS AN EVENT THAT REQUIRES AN RSVP. Please send e-mail to career.services@reed.edu, to reserve your spot!.  To learn more about schmoozing and informational interviewing, or to make a plan for getting the most out of this event, e-mail career.services@reed.edu to schedule an appointment. And, please note: attire for this event is business casual.

Not sure how to schmooze?  No problem! Attend our schmooze workshop  from 4:30-6PM on Thursday, September 24 in Vollum Lounge.

*Michigan researchers say they've found that shooting the bull with friends has measurable benefits for the brain, keeping it sharp in later life. "Most advice for preserving and enhancing mental function emphasizes intellectual activities such as reading, doing crossword puzzles, and learning how to use a computer," says the lead researcher. "But my research suggests that just getting together and chatting with friends and family may also be effective."