Career Week, which begins Feb. 4, consists of a variety of panels and programs aimed at helping students explore careers. This year's theme is "Exploring Options and Opportunities," and the primary focus of the event will be panels of professionals from a variety of different careers.

"We have a number of panelists coming from an assortment of career fields," said Amy Simmons, project coordinator at the Career Center. "The program will enable students to explore numerous careers and look at new job opportunities they may not have known existed."

The panelists work in careers as varied as the environment, public relations, the arts, health care, law, nonprofit and the corporate sector.

"The panelists will discuss what they do, how they got started and how to get a job in their field," Simmons said. "They will offer suggestions and advice on the job search process."

Skill-building seminars will be offered on resume writing, networking, interviewing, understanding benefit packages and the proper way to evaluate and negotiate an offer.

The capstone of the event will be the Internship Kaleidoscope, held from 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in McMillan Cafˇ in McMillan Hall. The kaleidoscope will include a multifaceted look at internships from a variety of perspectives -- student, employer and faculty member. Students can learn about "going pro," how to find an internship, and get the new Internship Preview listing of summer 2002 openings.

"It should be a great event," Simmons said. "The workshops and the kaleidoscope are always very well attended, and this year we have an excellent lineup of panelists."