Seattle University Graduate Student Council, in collaboration with Career Services and the Institute of Public Service, hosted the Employment Confluence: Navigating the Job Market Networking Night for graduate students on Monday, February 13th, 2012 at Seattle University. The event was designed by MPA Graduate Student Council Member, Tina Johnson, to better prepare graduate students to navigate the complex job market and provide students with employer networking  opportunities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Opening remarks for the evening were provided by President Stephen Sundborg. Students had an opportunity to network with employers and attend a panel discussion on top tips for employment navigation. Panelists included MPA alumni Mellicia Marx and Monica McCallum. The evening concluded with two workshop sessions on Navigating USAjobs and neo.gov. MPA alumna Linda Gehrke led the USAjobs workshop.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Employers included the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (AFT), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Transit Administration, Navos,Seattle Community Colleges, Seattle Police Department, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle University, Sojourner Place, United Way of King County, White pages.com, and World Vision.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Thank you to everyone who took part in this successful event!