PharmD Career Events

Event Objectives

• Provide an informal opportunity for students to connect with employers and practice networking skills.
• Help students learn about different employers and potential internships/positions.
• Encourage students to make connections and build their network.

Keys for Employers

• Keep it informal - business casual recommended; no resumes/CVs required.
• Neither students nor employers need to be actively seeking a position or hiring.
• Each event will provide an opportunity for employer introductions followed by breakout rooms for networking. 

Event Agendas

We’ll start with employer introductions in a large-group Zoom meeting. Then, each employer will host a breakout room and students will visit different rooms at will. 

• Employer Introductions:
• Large group Zoom meeting
• Each representative will have about 1 minute to introduce themselves and briefly share name, position, organization, types of positions or locations, etc.
• Networking Session:
• Breakout rooms in Zoom (within same meeting link)
• After the large-group intros, each employer will 'host' a breakout room and students will visit different rooms at will. 
• The College will share time-checks and encourage students to navigate various breakouts during the session.
• If a conversation with a student progresses and would be better suited to a more private space, you may wish to move to a separate Zoom link for one-on-one discussions. Feel free to set up a Zoom link in advance to share with a student, or schedule a time to follow up outside of the event.

Additional ways to connect with students

We’re happy to share details with students via email - email Susan if you’re planning on any of the following opportunities:

• Hosting an Info Session to share more about your organization or open positions
• Scheduling an interview block for intern or grad/pharmacist positions
• Post specific openings on our job boards: z.umn.edu/pharmacycareers

We can also share your materials with students in advance of the event, ie videos or brochures about your organization or specific opportunities. Please email PharmD@umn.edu with links, attachments, or more details.

Technology Requirements

• We will use the Zoom platform to host each event. 
• Attendees should have version 5.7.0 (or newer) of the Zoom desktop client installed on their computer system to participate. 
• If not, you will not be able to join your breakout room and interact with students.