What is the CSC?

The Career Success Conference (CSC) is a networking event designed to allow business and industry leaders to share their experiences and wisdom with today’s students. More specifically, the conference is designed to help students build the personal and professional capacities necessary for career success.  Our theme this year is Connect for a Better Tomorrow.

Where is the CSC held?

The Career Success Conference is held on the campus of The University of Texas at Tyler.

Who is the Career Success Conference audience?

The audience for the Career Success Conference includes students from more than 80 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs.

What is the conference schedule?

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

What is the session format?

The duration of each conference session is one hour. Concurrent breakout sessions will be taking place during these times. Breakout sessions will have two speakers.  Speakers will be paired with others from like industries or with similar presentation topics.  Each speaker should plan on speaking/presenting for approximately 20 minutes.  The breakout session length allows for a brief introduction by the session moderator, the presentation and a question and answer period. Some speakers may be asked to present at two breakout sessions.

What amenities are available to conference speakers?

Valet parking – Valet parking is provided from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm at the Alumni House.

Shuttle Service – Golf carts will be available to all conference speakers for transport from session to session and throughout campus.

Speaker Lounge – Location: University Center 3rd Floor

Available:          1:15 PM – 4:45 PM

Meals Provided: Lunch and Evening Reception

Speaker Timeline

a.       Speaker Confirmation Deadline – September 2, 2021 – Speakers will confirm their participation in the Career Success Conference by uploading their personal information, bio, company logo, and headshot via the link below.

https://www.uttyler.edu/career-success/csc-speakers.php

b.       Presentation Deadline – October 4, 2021 – Speakers will upload their conference presentations via the link below.

https://www.uttyler.edu/career-success/csc-presentation.php

c.    It is recommended that all speakers use the PowerPoint template provided here.

https://www.uttyler.edu/career-success/files/csc-powerpoint-template.pptx

What is the focus of my presentation?

Speakers are asked to share their story of career success.  Speakers may also want to share personal successes that may have contributed to advancing their careers.
Examples of past presentation titles:
How to Find Your First Job and Rock It!
Healthy Habits for Career Advancement: Ten Steps to Professional and Personal Development
Land Your Dream Job & Love It Forever
Integrity: A Diamond in the Rough
Common Knowledge: It’s Not So Common After All
Adaptability: The “X” Factor
Become a Millionaire Regardless of Your Major or Career Path
Career Curveball Changes
Branding YOU
Business of Baseball, How Major League Baseball prepared me for the Business World
The Race to Succeed – Your Career is a Marathon, not a Sprint

What if my presentation includes handouts?

Due to the large number of student attendees, speakers would need to provide their own handouts.  Number of handouts required can be supplied upon request closer to the day of the event.  You can contact the Office of Career Success for that information 903.565.5862.

What is the presenter responsible for?

a.       Transportation to and from venue

b.       Accommodations (reduced accommodation rates available) See link below for more information.

https://csc.uttyler.edu/accommodations/

Is there a conference app?

Yes. You can download the conference app soon in the App Store or Google Play.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the Career Success Conference?

Conference Questions: careersuccessconference@uttyler.edu

Phone: 903.565.5862

COVID-19 Precautions

We are excited to host the 2021 Career Success Conference.  We will continue to promote safety and wellness for our speakers, students, staff, faculty and guests. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at check-in and at each session to encourage campus safety, health and wellbeing.