Workshops and Career Connections

Attend one of our workshops and learn how to write a cover letter and resume, begin your job search, and much, much more.

Workshop Descriptions

• Applying to Competitive Grad Schools
• Choosing a Major
• Developing a Resume & Cover Letter
• Interviewing Skills
• Job Search Strategies
• Securing an Internship
• Seniors Only
• Summer Job Search

Applying to Competitive Grad Schools

Targeted to juniors and sophomores, but open to ALL students, this workshop will concentrate on issues with regard to selection of a program and how to increase your odds of getting into competitive schools.

Choosing a Major

A planned course of study can put you on the track to a great career after college. Identifying your values, interests, and career goals will help you find the major that's the perfect fit.

Developing a Resume & Cover Letter

Resumes and cover letters are necessary professional documents whether you are securing part-time or full-time employment; looking for an internship; or applying to a graduate or professional program. Additionally, some graduate and professional programs request a curriculum vitae as a part of the application process. This workshop will assist you in preparation of these documents.

Interviewing Skills

Securing an interview with a solid resume is the first step in a lengthy process. Nailing the interview secures the position - part-time, full-time, internship, graduate student - be certain you are prepared by attending this presentation. We will practice a mini interview so please bring a draft of your resume with you.

Job Search Strategies

Looking to secure full-time or part-time employment? This workshop is designed to support students researching opportunities for work. Career Advising staff will provide an overview of the job/internship process. Additionally, immediately following the presentation there will be an opportunity for students to ask any specific questions related to their own job search needs.

Securing an Internship

Designed to assist first year, sophomore, and junior students who may be looking for internship experiences that challenge and develop new skill sets and expose them to new and different working environments.

Seniors Only

Are you graduating this academic year? Hoping to be employed immediately (or soon) after graduation? Have you started researching opportunities? Prepared professional documents necessary for application? How about practiced your interviewing? Reviewed your financial needs? If any one of these areas is of concern to you, this program is one for you to attend. Please join the Center for Career & Community Engagement staff to assist you in planning and preparing for your future.

Summer Job Search

Get a jump on summer employment! This workshop will assist students in their search for summer jobs and internships.

Complete List of Upcoming Workshops