WTF(What to Fix)
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- LocationAgriculture and Life Sciences Building
- DescriptionAGLS Career Fair begins tomorrow, September 19, 2024, at the MSC in the Bethancourt Ballroom (MSC 2300) from 10 am - 3 pm. Please stop by our WTF (What to FIX) table to ensure you are ready for the big day! These are QUICK conversations around Career Fair-related topics like minor resume adjustments, elevator pitch review, what to wear, or other logistics about visiting the fair. NOTE: This is NOT an entire prep session.
- Websitehttps://calendar.tamu.edu/live/events/328695-wtfwhat-to-fix
- CategoriesAcademic Calendar, Campus Life, General Interest, Training & Workshops
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