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Events and Workshops

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Our signature career events and fairs are designed to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their skills, develop a career goal, and network with career representatives from various fields.

It's our goal to ensure that students walk away from each event having taken the first step in a successful career journey. 

Career Events

Register for Workshops

Students, register for our Career Development Workshops on Handshake! Clubs, Organizations, Faculty and Staff can request a workshop with at least two weeks notice. 

Career Development Workshops

  • Discover

    • Welcome to Handshake: Learn how to navigate and use Handshake to find jobs, internships, and career events tailored to your goals.
    • Writing a First College Resume: Discover how to craft a professional resume that highlights your skills, education, and experiences as a college student.
    • Career Assessment: Use the “Career Coach” assessment to explore your interests, values, and strengths to identify potential career paths that align with your personal goals.
    • Career Pathways (major specific): Gain insights into career options and job opportunities related to your specific major or academic field.

  • Experience

    • LinkedIn and Digital Branding: Build a compelling LinkedIn profile and develop a strong online presence to boost your professional visibility.
    • Mastering Professional Documents: Learn how to create polished resumes, cover letters, and other documents that stand out to employers.
    • Internship Search: Understand how to strategically search and apply for internships that support your career development.
    • Resume Workshop:  Get hands-on guidance to refine and enhance your resume for specific roles or industries.
    • Cover Letter Workshop: Develop persuasive and personalized cover letters that complement your resume and target your desired positions.

  • Thrive

    • Creating an E-portfolio: Build a professional e-portfolio to showcase your academic work, skills, and accomplishments online.
    • Advanced LinkedIn Tips: Take your LinkedIn profile to the next level with strategies for networking, profile creation, and job searching.
    • Elevator Pitch: Craft a concise and impactful personal pitch to effectively introduce yourself in professional settings.
    • Interviews: Learn how to prepare for and succeed in job and internship interviews.
    • Behavioral Interviewing: Learn more about behavioral interview questions, which are becoming more common across many fields and majors.
    • Preparing for Career Fairs: Learn how to research employers, make a great impression, and network effectively at career fairs.
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