Fall 2024
August
Interviewing Workshop
Monday, August 26, 2024, 1:00-2:00 pm
Virtual
Join us for a
session that will cover all the essential skills on how to ace your interview.
We will discuss how to answer tough questions and ways to make yourself stand
out amongst the rest. This workshop is for you if you are just starting out or
would like to brush up on your interviewing skills.
Resume/Cover Letter Workshop
Tuesday, August 27, 2023, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Virtual
The resume/cover
letter workshop is designed to teach student how to write effective resumes and
cover letters for the job search process. Preparation for the upcoming Career
Fair will be included.
Student Employment Fair
Wednesday,
August 28, 2024, 2:00-4:00 pm
Hall of Governors and CPA Lobby
September
Finding your Ideal Internship or Job: Strategies for Success
Wednesday,
September 11, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm
Virtual Join Here!
Join us for our engaging
workshop, "Finding Your Ideal Internship," where you’ll learn
effective strategies to identify, apply for, and secure the internship that
aligns with your career goals.
LinkedIn 101
Thursday, September 19, 2023, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Virtual, G262
Perfect your professional
brand! In this workshop, you will learn key tips for fully optimizing your
LinkedIn profile to showcase your strengths, set you up for successful
networking, and attract recruiters.
Own Your Future: Craft Your Career Playbook
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm
Virtual
Tired of hearing
"What are you going to do with your life?" In this workshop, we'll
replace the stress with excitement as you create a career playbook that's
uniquely YOU. Uncover your passions, set inspiring goals, and build a roadmap
to a future you'll love. It's time to Own Your Future and make those post-grad
dreams a reality!
October
PICC
WEEK
Overcoming Barriers to Success
Monday, October 7, 2024 10-11 am
Virtual
What is Holding
You Back? In this workshop you will learn what barriers are, the different
types of barriers, how to identify your barriers, and learn strategies on
overcoming them to ensure your future success.
Resume Writing Essentials
Tuesday,
October 8, 2024, 10:00-11:00 AM
In-Person
and Virtual, Join Here!
Are you ready to
stand out in today’s competitive job market? Join us for our interactive
workshop, "Resume Writing Essentials," designed to equip you with the
tools and techniques needed to create compelling application materials.
Job Search Correspondence Strategies
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:00-1:00 pm
Virtual
Finding a job is
often a difficult task for many. Please join us as we talk about the best
strategies to search for your next position and be successful in getting the
job you desire. You will walk away with tangible steps to take and a plan for
your job search moving forward.
Polished Plates Etiquette Luncheon
Wednesday,
October 9, 2024
11:30 am-1:30 pm, E-Lounge
Career Quest: Discover your Path with O*net
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm
Virtual
Embark on
an epic quest to uncover your ideal career!
Unleash the power of O*NET, your trusty guide, to explore a world of
possibilities, match your skills and interests to exciting occupations, and
chart a course towards a fulfilling future.
November
Career Quest: Discover your path with O*net
Tuesday,
November 5, 2024 2:00-3:00 pm
Virtual
Embark on an epic
quest to uncover your ideal career!
Unleash the power of O*NET, your trusty guide, to explore a world of
possibilities, match your skills and interests to exciting occupations, and
chart a course towards a fulfilling future.
Resume Writing Tips for International Students
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
In Person and Virtual
Learn how to write or upgrade your professional resume
specifically for well accepted formats in the United States.
AI: Your Career Co-Pilot for Navigating the Future of Work
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm
Virtual
Discover how Artificial
Intelligence (AI) is transforming the job landscape and learn how to harness
its power to boost your career prospects. This interactive workshop will equip
you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI throughout your career journey.
December
Finding your Ideal Internship or Job: Strategies for Success
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Virtual
Join us for our engaging
workshop, "Finding Your Ideal Internship," where you’ll learn
effective strategies to identify, apply for, and secure the internship that
aligns with your career goals.
Spring
2025
February
Job Search Strategies
Wednesday,
February 5, 2025, 10:00-11:00 am
Virtual Join Here!
Finding
a job is often a difficult task for many. Please join us as we talk about the
best strategies to search for your next position and be successful in getting
the job you desire. You will walk away with tangible steps to take and a plan
for your job search moving forward.
Career Readiness and Professionalism
Thursday, February 20, 2025, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Virtual
Join us to review some
tips and strategies on how to put your best foot forward and create and
maintain a professional presence in school, at work or in your internship site.
Virtual Interviewing Techniques
Wednesday,
February 26, 2025, 10:00-11:00 am
Virtual Join Here!
In today’s digital
world, virtual interviews have become the norm. This workshop is created to
equip you with the techniques and confidence needed to excel in online
interviews. (SLO)
March
Virtual Interviewing Techniques
Tuesday, March
4, 2025, 10:00-11:00 am
Virtual Join Here!
In today’s digital
world, virtual interviews have become the norm. This workshop is created to
equip you with the techniques and confidence needed to excel in online
interviews. (SLO)
Putt and Pitch Social Hour
Thursday, March
6, 2025, 3:00-4:30 pm
Hall
of Governors
Come join us in an
informal atmosphere to play a little mini-golf in the Hall of Governors, meet a
few new people, and practice your elevator pitch with some friendly coaching
along the way!
Career Readiness and Professionalism
Thursday, March 13, 2025, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
VirtualJoin Zoom Link
Join us to review some tips and strategies on how to put your best foot forward and create and maintain a professional presence in school, at work or in your internship site.
No Scams, Just
Success: Your Guide to Navigating Legitimate Jobs and Onboarding
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm
VirtualJoin Zoom Meeting
Lost in a sea of job
postings, unsure which ones are real? We've got your back! This workshop will
equip you with the skills to spot fake job postings, ace the application
process, and confidently navigate the onboarding process. No more scams, just
success in your job search journey!
Women in STEM
Panel Discussion and Networking Reception
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join
us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring accomplished women from the
GovState community who have built successful careers in STEM fields. Open to
current students, prospective students, alumni, and community members, this
hybrid event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand stories, insights,
and advice from trailblazing women in science, technology, and mathematics. RSVP here for details and link.
April
Handshake 101
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 10-11am
VirtualJoin Here!
Join
the Office of Career Services to learn the essentials of using Handshake- our
campus-wide recruiting platform, where tens of thousands of jobs and
internships are posted annually. We will cover how to apply for jobs, complete
your profile and best practices.
How to Work a
Career Fair
Wednesday, April 9,
1-2pm
VirtualJoin Zoom Link
AI: Your Career
Co-Pilot for Navigating the Future of Work
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm
VirtualJoin Zoom Meeting
Discover how Artificial Intelligence
(AI) is transforming the job landscape and learn how to harness its power to
boost your career prospects. This interactive workshop will equip you with the
knowledge and tools to leverage AI throughout your career journey.
Spring Career and
Internship Fair
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 2:00-4:30 pm
Hall of Governors and CPA Lobby
Find a list of employers attending here.
May
Interviewing Skills
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:00-11:00 AM
Virtual Join Zoom Meeting
This workshop will go over tools and techniques
to help you best prepare for job interviews. More specifically, you will walk
away with an understanding of how to communicate effectively, answer
challenging questions, and make your pitch during the interview setting.
Resume Writing
Essentials
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 2pm- 3 pm
VirtualJoin Zoom Meeting
Are you ready to
stand out in today’s competitive job market? Join us for our interactive
workshop, "Resume Writing Essentials," designed to equip you with the
tools and techniques needed to create compelling application materials.