Workshops and Events
The career and professional development team offers workshops and events each semester to guide students through each step of the career development process. Here are some events you can expect throughout your time at Central College!
Professional Development
Résumés and Cover Letters
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 and Applying for an Internship
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.
Interviewing Strategies
Learn interviewing basics and proven techniques to impress employers and highlight your qualifications.
Job Search – Leveraging Your Networks and Creating New Ones
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!
LinkedIn Checklist — Creating Your Personal Brand
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.
Salary Negotiation
Get tips to prepare for the conversation of salary with a prospective employer. This event is a must for sophomores, juniors and seniors!
Financial Literacy 101
Learn about all sorts of money matters after college: Salary and benefits, savings, investments, mortgages, leasing/renting, insurance, etc.
Grad School Workshop
The key to applying for and successfully obtaining a competitive fellowships is planning. Deadlines often come early and successful applicants should work with their academic advisors, class deans and the graduate fellowships faculty fellow to develop an application and portfolio.
