Workshops and Events
The career and professional development office offers workshops and events each semester to guide students through each step of the career development process.
Professional Development Series, Spring 2024
Résumés & Cover Letters
Thursday, Feb. 1 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | Noon
Tuesday, Feb. 27 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | 11 a.m.
Make a positive first impression with a distinctive résumé and well-written cover letter. Learn dos and don’ts, including layout and formatting tips.
*****Please bring your laptop.*****
Finding and Applying for an Internship
Thursday, Feb. 8 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | 11 a.m.
Thursday, Mar. 7 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | Noon
Learn about how to find a great internship, when you should be applying (spoiler alert — it’s probably much sooner than you think) and even what you can do to create your own internship. It’s easier than it might seem.
*****Please bring your laptop.*****
Interviewing Strategies
Thursday, Feb. 15 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | Noon
Tuesday, Mar. 26 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | 11 a.m.
Learn interviewing basics and proven techniques to impress employers and highlight your qualifications. Concrete information to help you prepare!
*****Please bring your laptop.*****
Job Search – Leveraging Your Networks and Creating New Ones
Tuesday, Feb. 20 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | 11 a.m.
Thursday, Mar. 28 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | Noon
Get the information you need on networking, online applications, and using all available resources to land a job. This is the most important workshop for seniors to attend!
*****Please bring your laptop.*****
LinkedIn Checklist – Creating Your Personal Brand
Thursday, Feb. 22 | Central Market, Rooms 106 and 108 | Noon
Tuesday, Apr. 2 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | 11 a.m.
Are you LinkedIn or left out? Join this interactive workshop that walks through step-by-step how to create and craft your personal brand while leveraging the online professional networking and job board tool. The best way to prepare is to sign up for an account at LinkedIn.com.
*****Please bring your laptop.*****
Salary Negotiation
Thursday, Feb. 29 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | Noon
Tuesday, Mar. 5 | Central Market, President’s Dining Room | 11 a.m.
Get tips to prepare for the conversation of salary with a prospective employer. This event is a must for sophomores, juniors and seniors!
*****Please bring your laptop.*****
Additional Events
Grad School Workshop
Thursday, Jan. 25 | Vermeer Science Center, Room 180 | 11 a.m.
Thursday, Apr. 25 | Maytag Student Center, Vam Emmerick Studio | 3 p.m.
Networking Dinner
Tuesday, March 26th | Graham Annex | 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Financial Literacy 101
Date to be announced
