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, Fall 2023
Résumés & Cover Letters
Thursday, Sept. 7 | Central Market, Room 106 and 108 | Noon
Tuesday, Oct. 10 | Central Market, Room 108 | 11 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 19 | Central Market, Room 106 and 108 | Noon
Make a positive first impression with a distinctive résumé and well-written cover letter. Learn dos and don’ts, including layout and formatting tips.
Finding, Applying and Landing an Internship
Tuesday, Sept. 12 | Central Market, Room 106 and 108 | 11 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 5 | Central Market, Room 106 and 108 | 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.
Career & Internship Networking Fair 2023
Thursday, October 12 | Maytag Student Center | BMW Rooms | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Interviewing Skills
Thursday, Sept. 14 | Central Market, Room 106 and 108 | Noon
Tuesday, Oct. 24 | Central Market, Room 106 and 108 | 11 a.m.
Learn interviewing basics and proven techniques to impress employers and highlight your qualifications. Concrete information to help you prepare!
Thursday, Sept. 21 | Central Market, Room 106 and 108 | Noon
Tuesday, Oct. 31 | Central Market, Room 106 and 108 | Noon
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 a LinkedIn account.
Salary Negotiation
Tuesday, Sept. 19 | Central Market, Room 106 and 108 | 11 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 2 | Central Market, Room 106 and 108 | Noon
Get tips to prepare for the conversation of salary with a prospective employer. This event is a must for sophomores, juniors and seniors!
Additional Events
Graduate School Luncheon
Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Boat and Moore Rooms, Maytag Student Center
Networking Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 2 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Graham Annex
Financial Literacy 101
Monday, Nov. 13 | 6:30-8 p.m. | VSC 180
Grad School 101
Thursday, Aug. 31 | 11 a.m. to Noon | VSC 180
Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 3-4 p.m. | van Emmerik Studio
