Fall 2025
August
Essential Skills for Interviewing Workshop
Monday, August
25, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm
Virtual: Join Here!
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 26, 2025, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Virtual: Join Here!
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 27, 2025, 2:00-5:00 pm
Hall of Governors
September
Finding your Ideal Internship or Job: Strategies for Success
Monday,
September 8, 2025, 10:00-11:00 am
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 18, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Virtual: Join Here!
Perfect your
professional brand! In this workshop, you will learn key tips for 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
23, 2025, 3:00-4:00 pm
Virtual: Join Here!
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
Resume Writing Essentials
Monday, October 6, 2025, 10 am-11 am
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.
Hacking Success: Break Through Your Barriers
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 2 pm-3 pm
Virtual:Join Here!
This interactive workshop helps you identify
your top barriers to success, discover strengths and resources, and develop
personalized strategies to overcome challenges. Through polls, group
discussions, and action planning, you will leave with tangible tools to achieve
your goals.
Polished Plates Etiquette Luncheon
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
E-Lounge
Get ready to level up
your dining game at our Dining Etiquette Luncheon! This fun and interactive
event is different from your typical stuffy affair. Join fellow college
students and alumni for a full meal with a side of valuable dining etiquette
tips and tricks. Learn how to navigate a formal dinner with finesse while
enjoying great food and even better company. Prepare to impress at your next
fancy dinner party or professional networking event!
Exploring Your Career Values
Thursday,
October 16, 2025, 11:00
am-12:00 pm
Virtual: Join Here!
Come explore how your
values can influence your career choices in a fun and interactive way through
some exploratory, online exercises.
Resume Lab
Wednesday,
October 22, 2025, 3:00-4:00
pm
Room: TBD
Come meet with the Career
Services team to get hands-on assistance with resume revisions at this event.
November
Career Quest: Discover Your Path with O*Net
Monday, November 3,
2025,3:00-4:00
pm
Virtual:Join Here!
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 13,
2025,10:00-11:00 am
Virtual: Join Here!
Learn how to write or
upgrade your professional resume specifically for well-accepted formats in the
United States.
Essential Skills for Interviewing Workshop
Thursday, November
20, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm
Virtual: Join Here!
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.
December
AI: Your Career Co-Pilot for Navigating the Future of Work
Tuesday, December 2,
2025
3:00-4:00 pm
Virtual: Join Here!
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 2026
February
Job Search Strategies
Wednesday,
February 4, 2026, 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.
Virtual Interviewing Techniques
Wednesday,
February 11, 2026, 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.
Career Readiness and Professionalism
Thursday, February 19,
2026, 10:00-11:00 am
Virtual:Join Here!
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.
In-Demand Careers in Illinois and GSU Pathways
Wednesday,
February 25, 2026, 10:00-11:00 am
Virtual: Join Here!
This
workshop will highlight the most in-demand careers in Illinois as of 2025.
We will emphasize sectors with strong growth potential, numerous openings, and competitive
salaries. We will also discuss academic majors/minors at GSU that align with
these careers.
March
No Scams, Just Success: Your Guide to Navigating Legitimate Jobs and Onboarding
Tuesday, March
3, 2026, 3:00-4:00 pm
Virtual:Join Here!
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!
Putt and Pitch Social Hour
Wednesday,
March 4, 2026, 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!
LinkedIn 101
Wednesday, March 25,
2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Virtual: Join Here!
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.
April
Handshake 101
Wednesday, April
1, 2026,
10-11 am
Virtual: Join Here!
Resume Lab
Wednesday, April 8,
2026,2:00-3:00 pm
Room: TBD
Come meet with the Career Services team to get hands-on assistance with resume revisions at this event.
How to Work a Career Fair
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 1-2
pm
Virtual:Join Here!
Spring Career and Internship Fair
Wednesday, April 22,
2026,2:00-4:30 pm
Hall of
Governors and Engbretson
May
Resume Writing Essentials
Tuesday, May 5,
2026, 2 pm- 3 pm
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.