WORKSHOPS

The Career Center offers the following workshops for student organizations, residence halls and classes.  We are also happy to present these Workshops in the Career Center.

What is Career Counseling?

Gather basic information about career counseling, reasons students seek career counseling, how it can be helpful, and what to expect during career counseling sessions. 

Career and Major Exploration

Learn how to make well-informed decisions about careers and majors.  Other topics include misperceptions about the career exploration process, the importance of self-assessment, and how majors and careers are connected.

Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Find out how to create compelling resumes by identifying what employers are looking for, discovering ways to make past experiences relevant to the current position, and providing general information.  This workshop addresses the importance of creating cover letters that sell you and your qualifications.  We’ll cover the composition of a cover letter and offer guidelines to make your document the number one choice of an employer.

Networking Presentation

Gain an understanding how to network and where to begin.

Job Search Strategies

This workshop is designed to assist you as you begin the process of job hunting.  You’ll learn how to market yourself effectively, ways to explore the job market, and a variety of other hints and tips to utilize your time effectively.

Interviewing Techniques

Learn how to prepare for an interview, interviewing techniques, the types of questions you might be asked, the do's and don'ts of an interview, and the importance of professionalism before, during and after the interview.

Graduate School Planning

This workshop addresses the importance of making informed decisions about graduate school and determining whether this is a positive choice for your future.  You’ll also learn how to choose the program that best suits you, how to create an application timeline and what comprises a complete application.