Career Fair Warm Up
Make the most of your next career fair by showing up prepared and confident. Learn how to research employers, develop a strong introduction, ask meaningful questions, and follow up effectively. Whether it’s your first fair or your fifth, walk away with a game plan to make valuable connections and leave a lasting impression.
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TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Fireplace Room (Room 115). Event Contact: Jamie Pitman. Audience: Undergraduate Students. Event Type: Workshop.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hirerawls.joinhandshake.com. Peer 2 Peer Mock Interview Scrimmage
Sharpen your interview skills before the career fair with real-time practice and feedback from fellow students. In this peer-to-peer mock interview session, you’ll get the chance to practice common interview questions, strengthen your communication skills, and boost your confidence in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Come prepared to learn, give feedback, and grow together.
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TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Fireplace Room (Room 115). Event Contact: Jamie Pitman. Audience: Undergraduate Students. Event Type: Workshop.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit hirerawls.joinhandshake.com. Career Fair Prep and Pizza
Come and enjoy free pizza, hear from recruiters about their expectations at the career fair, and learn techniques to make your career fair experience productive.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Fireplace Room (Room 115). Event Contact: Dennis Anderson. Audience: Undergraduate Students. Event Type: Workshop. Topical Areas: Workshops & Speaker Series.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Etiquette Dinner & Reception
The Etiquette Dinner and Reception is an event designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills related to networking and professional dining etiquette in a formal setting.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Room NW 112. Event Contact: Kaleigh Holden. Event Type: Information Session. Lecture/Reading/Talk. Networking Social. Panel. Reception.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Fall 2025 Rawls Career Fair supported by Enterprise Mobility
The Rawls Career Fair will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center at 1501 Mac Davis Lane. It is open to Rawls College of Business students and alumni seeking internships and full-time positions. Non-Rawls majors are allowed to attend from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Contact: Chelsea Baucum
chelsea.baucum@ttu.edu
806-742-4530. Audience: Alumni. Graduate Students. Undergraduate Students. Event Type: University Events (commencement, convocation, etc.). Topical Areas: Career Management Center (CMC). Featured Event: Rawls Featured Event.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit hirerawls.joinhandshake.com. When Success Leads To Failure
The Rawls College of Business is pleased to welcome Rawls Distinguished Scholar Professor David Griffith, Ph.D. for this special presentation. Attendees will have the opportunity for one-on-one meetings, and a catered lunch will be provided.
Professor Griffith holds the Hallie Vanderhider Chair in Business in the Marketing Department at Texas A&M’s Mays Business School and serves as the associate research director of the Center for International Business Studies. He is also area editor for Global Marketing at the Journal of International Business Studies and associate editor for the Journal of Marketing, both prestigious 5* publications. More details will be shared soon.
Talk Abstract:
This study shows a counterintuitive cycle: strong financial performance can set the stage for future decline – i.e. the success paradox. Using an eight-year panel of 635 firm-year observations from one hundred firms (2012–2019), the results confirm that profitability gains frequently shrink their new product portfolios - u…
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Fireplace Room (Room 115). Event Contact: Laura Bilbao, MA, CPRA
Director of Research and Outreach. Audience: Faculty. Graduate Students. Event Type: Academic. Lecture/Reading/Talk. Topical Areas: Featured. Research. Workshops & Speaker Series. Cost: Free. Featured Event: Rawls Featured Event.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Resume Redzone
Score big with our Resume Essentials workshop this fall! Learn how to tackle the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), draft a winning resume format, and showcase your skills like a pro to get recruiters cheering for you.
This workshop covers the same essential content each time, so attending once will give you all the tools you need.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Room 027. Event Contact: Kaleigh Holden. Audience: Alumni. Graduate Students. Undergraduate Students. Event Type: Academic. Workshop. Topical Areas: Academics. Career Management Center (CMC).
Monday, October 6, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Winning With Professional Communication
Learn how to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally across email, LinkedIn, and face-to-face interactions. From crafting polished messages to navigating difficult conversations, students will gain practical strategies to build strong first impressions and maintain meaningful professional relationships. Ideal for any stage of your career journey.
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TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Fireplace Room (Room 115). Event Contact: Jamie Pitman. Audience: Undergraduate Students. Event Type: Workshop.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.
For more info visit hirerawls.joinhandshake.com. Generative AI in Resumes
Join our Generative AI workshop this fall to gain the skills you need to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT in your resume-building process. Discover how to craft effective prompts, refine AI-generated content, and ensure your resume stands out while maintaining your unique voice and integrity.
Disclaimer: While Generative AI tools can be useful, they lack the expertise and personalized, comprehensive approach offered by the Rawls Career Management Center. We encourage you to attend our events and workshops and to schedule an appointment with us through Handshake for personalized career support.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Room 027. Event Contact: Kaleigh Holden. Audience: Alumni. Graduate Students. Undergraduate Students. Event Type: Academic. Workshop. Topical Areas: Academics. Career Management Center (CMC).
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LinkedIn Kick Off
Workshop to provide best practices for setting up a LinkedIn profile. Learn how to network with TTU alumni and conduct a job search on this platform.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Fireplace Room (Room 115). Event Contact: Dennis Anderson. Audience: Undergraduate Students. Event Type: Workshop. Topical Areas: Workshops & Speaker Series.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Resume RedZone
Score big with our Resume Essentials workshop this fall! Learn how to tackle the Application Tracking System (ATS), draft a winning resume format, and showcase your skills like a pro to get recruiters cheering for you.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Room 103. Event Contact: Dennis Anderson. Audience: Undergraduate Students. Event Type: Workshop. Topical Areas: Career Management Center (CMC).
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Theorizing from Qualitative Data
The Rawls College of Business is pleased to welcome Rawls Distinguished Scholar Ann Langley, Ph.D. for the special presentation “Theorizing from Qualitative Data”. This will be a virtual event and attendees will have the opportunity to schedule virtual one-on-one meetings.
Emerita Professor Langley, from the Department of Management at Hautes Etudes Commerciales de Montréal (HEC Montréal) is also the Distinguished Research Environment Professor of the Warwick Business School and Deputy Editor for qualitative research of the Academy of Management Journal. Her research focuses on strategic processes and practices, with a particular emphasis on organizational change, decision making, leadership and innovation in pluralistic settings.
More details to be shared soon.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Room E337. Event Contact: Laura Bilbao, MA, CPRA
Director of Research and Outreach. Audience: Faculty. Graduate Students. Event Type: Academic. Speaker/Lecture. Topical Areas: Featured. Research. Workshops & Speaker Series. Cost: Free. Featured Event: Rawls Featured Event.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Tackling Top 10 Reasons You Aren't Getting Hired (Yet!)
Discover the top 10 reasons job seekers get overlooked—and how to fix them. From common resume pitfalls to interview missteps and networking gaps, this session will uncover what might be holding you back. Gain honest insights and actionable tips to turn missed opportunities into job offers.
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TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Fireplace Room (Room 115). Event Contact: Jamie Pitman. Audience: Undergraduate Students. Event Type: Workshop.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
For more info visit hirerawls.joinhandshake.com. Handshake Game Plan
You’ve made it to kickoff—your Handshake account is set up. Now it’s time to run the next play! Join us as we coach you through strategies to move the ball down the field—from building a standout profile to scoring interviews for internships and full-time jobs.
Don’t miss this huddle, it’s your first step toward a career touchdown!
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Business Administration, Jerry S. Rawls College of. Event Location: Fireplace Room (Room 115). Event Contact: Kaleigh Holden. Audience: Alumni. Graduate Students. Undergraduate Students. Event Type: Academic. Workshop. Topical Areas: Career Management Center (CMC). Workshops & Speaker Series.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Virginia Political Economy Mini-Conference
One-day conference to present and discuss working research on the subject of Virginia Political Economy. Attendees will be Free Market Institute faculty and graduate student fellows, and invited scholars.
TTU Dept/Org/Unit: Free Market Institute. Event Location: Room NW 112. Event Contact: Amanda Smith
amanda.p.smith@ttu.edu
806-742-7138. Audience: Faculty. Graduate Students. Event Type: Conference/Symposium. Topical Areas: Free Market Institute.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.