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Spring 2008 Seminars &
Workshops
Prepare for Your Future Seminar
Friday,
February 1, 9:00 am—1:00 pm
Library ICC -
Information Commons Classroom
Topics: Career &
Major Exploration; Time Management; Goal Setting
If you are unsure of your major
or career choice, need help with time management, and would like
help developing both short term and long term goals, this seminar is
for you! During this seminar, you will participate in a
self-assessment program and learn many ways to explore majors and
careers. You will learn how to manage your time more effectively,
which will decrease stress and help you manage assignments and
prepare for tests. This seminar will also teach you how to set goals
and the steps to achieve them.
Contact Career & Advising
Services to sign up for this seminar!
If you are interested in
personal career exploration, please refer to Career Exploration and/or
Deciding on A Major.
Job
Search Readiness Seminar
Friday, February 29, 9:00—12:00 noon
Activity Center West
135
Topics: Resumes &
Cover Letters; Interviewing Skills;
Conducting a Successful Job
Search
Being prepared to enter the job
market means having the tools needed to succeed. A great resume,
polished interviewing skills, and knowing how to network and look
for your ideal career position are skills taught in this seminar.
Contact Career & Advising
Services to sign up for this seminar!
Professional Development
Seminar
Friday, April 25, 9:00—12:00 noon
Activity Center West
135
Topics: Dress for
Success; Business Etiquette; Meal Etiquette
In addition to a great resume, a
successful candidate needs to know how to dress for an interview,
participate in an interview meal, and demonstrate confidence in
formal employment situations. In this seminar, you will learn these
skills and more!
Contact Career & Advising
Services to sign up for this seminar!
If this seminar sounds interesting, don't miss our next event on
Gaining The Competitive Edge in an
Interview Meal!
Can’t make it to a Seminar?
Contact Career & Advising
services if you need alternate ways to obtain the seminar
Information. We have a variety of tools to help you, such as the
Discover Program, DVD’s, PowerPoint presentations and staff
assistance.
Interested in Career Exploration for credit?
Check out our
Career Exploration page for more
information.
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Applying to Graduate School
Is graduate school an option for your future? Attend
this workshop to learn how to search for the right school, what is required, how
to apply, and much more!
- Thursday, Februray 7, 10:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 12, 10:00 a.m.
Contact Career & Advising Services to sign up
for this workshop!
Resume Clinics
Do you need the Resume Doctor? Whether you need a well-check
for your current resume, or a diagnosis for your sick resume, we can help.
Stop by during our clinic hours and a professional will provide you with a quick
check-up and valuable feedback to meet your individual needs. Help with
cover letters and reference sheets included. No appointment
necessary.
- Monday, Februray 11, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 11, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 24, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Workshop
DVD's/Videos/Links
Resumes/Cover Letters
DVD/Video:
No matter how much or little experience you have, knowing how
to write a quality resume is critical to obtain employment, acquire an
internship or co-op, secure scholarships and much more. In this
presentation, learn how to write a resume, cover letter, and how to ask for
recommendations from others. Contact Career &
Advising Services in Reid Hall 110 to check out this DVD!
Resume Links:
For great tips on resume writing, click here:
Your Resume or
Resume Help. To type
your resume on-line using one of 140 resume templates, visit Resumes, Cover Letters, and More! To view
step-by-step resume articles, click here: Your Guide to . . .Resume
Writing
.
Students who are unable to develop their own resumes may wish to utilize the
professional expertise of Career & Advising Services. For a fee, the staff will turn your
draft resume into an application-ready resume. Check with our office for details and
current costs.
Interviewing Techniques
DVD/Video:
Interviewing well is a learned skill. This presentation is great
for individuals preparing for a first interview as well as a refresher for those
with previous interview experience. You will learn how to prepare for an
interview, answer questions successfully during the interview, and perform
effective post-interview follow-up. Contact Career &
Advising Services in Reid Hall 110 to check out this DVD!
Interviewing Links:
To see some examples of interview questions (and excellent sample
responses), click here for Interview Questions!
Click here to select from a list of articles on Interview Skills, FAQs and interesting
insights:
Interesting
Interviewing Articles.
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Fall 2007 Seminars & Workshops
Prepare for Your Future Seminar
Friday, October 12, 9:00 am—1:00 pm
Sam Glenn B126
Topics: Career &
Major Exploration; Time Management; Goal Setting
Job
Search Readiness Seminar
Friday, September 28,
9:00 - 12:00 noon
Activity Center West
135
Topics: Resumes &
Cover Letters; Interviewing Skills;
Conducting a Successful Job
Search
Professional Development
Seminar
Friday, November 30, 9:00—12:00 noon
Activity Center West
135
Topics: Dress for
Success; Business Etiquette; Meal Etiquette
Applying to Graduate School
Thursday, October 4 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, November 6, 10:00 a.m.
Resume
Clinics
Monday, October 1, 3:00 - 5:00
p.m.
Tuesday, November 6, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 5, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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