Student Services

Fall 2009 Workshops- All workshops held in Morehead 320

Registration for in-person workshops and events can now ONLY be done on-line:

• Click here if you are on campus
• Click here if you are off campus

WORKSHOP	DESCRIPTION	DATE	TIME
Who We Are Workshop	Required for Cooperative Education	Click here	Click here
How to Get an Internship	Learn about what an internship is, why one is important and how to identify and obtain one.	October 6th November 19th	10:00-11:00am 2:30-3:30pm
Resume Writing: Employer-led	Learn how to write an effective resume. Aflac will lead this workshop, giving you the opportunity to get advice from the pros!	October 7th October 15th	9:30-11:00am 2:00-3:30pm
Effective Interviewing Skills (See below for employer-led workshop dates on this topic)	This workshop prepares you for interviewing by describing the interviewing process and discussing typical questions. Learn how to answer and ask questions	November 11th	1:30 – 3pm
Applying to Graduate School	Learn all about the graduate school admissions process. See if graduate school is the choice for you.	October 8th October 23rd November 2nd	1:30 – 2:30pm 10:00-11:00am 2:00-3:00 pm
OptimalResume: WebResumes and More	Learn how to create high-impact, interactive career materials based on your career goals. Also, manage an unlimited number of career documents from one central location, while sharing your credentials across social networking sites.	October 12th October 27th	10 – 11:30am 2:00 – 3:30pm
Career Fair Preparation	Learn how to conduct yourself at a Career Fair and how to get the most from this event. Learn what to wear, what to bring, and how to get ready.	October 19th October 28th	2:00 – 3:00pm 10:00-11:00am
Effective Interviewing: Employer-led	Learn how to prepare for and succeed in an interview--from the pros! This is your opportunity to ask questions from those in the know.	AFLAC:October 21st AFLAC:November 3 WELLS FARGO:November 9	10:00 -11:30am 9:30-11am 2:30- 4pm
Getting a Job in a Tough Market Series: 1	Learn how to broaden your job search based on the current market. Self-assessment, detection skills and resources will be addressed.	November 10th	9:30 – 10:30am
Getting a Job in a Tough Market Series: 2	Participate in interactive exercises designed to both assess skills and identify accomplishments. Also, learn the top 5 skills/qualities employers look for in potential hires.	November 17th	9:30 – 10:30am
Getting a Job in a Tough Market Series: 3	Learn how to prepare for a behavioral-based interview, then participate in a mock interview. Practice makes perfect!	November 24th	9:30 – 10:30am

On-Line Workshops

1. Create your RESUME (Click here.)
   
   
2. Electronic Resumes (Click here.)
   Learn to write and format your resume for faxing, resume scanning systems, and email so that what you send is what an employer receives. See examples of key words, correct font usage, correct formats and more.
   
   
3. Improve your Interviewing skills (Click here.)
   
   
4. Your Career and the Net (Click here.)
   Learn to use the Internet effectively for self-assessment and job hunting. You will be able to link to sites that reflect your interests. There is more to using the Net than Monster!
   
   
5. Networking (Click here.)
   Learn the art of building alliances. Networking is one of the most important job search and career development skills you will need as you search for work as 64% of jobs are never advertised!
   
   
6. Finding a job in tough times! Hints for surviving in this market! (Click here.)