Transition Seminars

The 2024 Transition Seminar Coordinators are working to being you a new interesting set of speakers for this year's seminars.

The transition from college to corporate life can be daunting, but with well-directed guidance from experienced professionals, students can achieve success. The topics covered in each seminar were chosen to better prepare students as they enter their prospective industries. Each seminar is constructed to provide unique insights that students would not otherwise gain.

To help ease the transition, distinguished College of Business alumni will be returning to campus to share their experiences. The alumni chosen are masters in their specific fields of expertise and will be providing valuable perspectives.

All seminar options will be repeated during the second session, allowing students to participate in discussions.

Business Casual or Casual Attire is recommended.

If you have any questions or for more information, please send an e-mail to BusinessWeek@ilstu.edu.

Tuesday | February 20, 2024

2024 TRANSITION SEMINAR TOPICS

Negotiate for the Win: Masterful Decision Making for Professionals

Whether you're seeking a competitive salary, navigating the intricacies of benefits packages, or making pivotal choices about job offers and career transitions, this seminar offers invaluable insights empowering you to secure favorable terms and enhance your career trajectory. Join us as Human Resource experts guide you through the art of negotiation and explore the science of decision-making in the workplace.

Invest in Yourself: Investment and Budgeting Strategies for Financial Success

Financial success is a journey, and it starts with investing in yourself. This seminar is your gateway to mastering investment and budgeting strategies that will secure your financial future. From crafting a budget that aligns with your lifestyle to exploring investment avenues that grow your assets like 401ks and Roth IRAs, you will uncover the secrets of building wealth and achieving your financial goals.

Red Flags You Shouldn’t Chase

Are you tired of chasing things that you know you shouldn’t? Through this seminar, you’ll explore the art of spotting warning signs, or red flags, within organizations across all levels, empowering you to assess a company's potential for personal and professional growth. You’ll learn invaluable skills for navigating and thriving in new work environments while also gaining the knowledge to safeguard your career against scams prevalent in today's job market. Led by industry experts, this seminar equips you with the tools and insights needed to ensure every step in your career journey is a green flag from here on out.

Don’t Overthink It: Your First Five Years Post-Graduation

Having an existential crisis about your life post-grad? In this seminar, we will help you navigate this critical phase of your life, providing you with the insights and strategies you need to thrive. Taught by recent graduates who successfully overcame this challenge, you will discover the stark differences between expectations and reality after college, how to create a roadmap to the career you envision, and how to position yourself to get where you want to be.

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to BusinessWeek@ilstu.edu.