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Zarb School of Business - Resume Writing
Your resume is an employer’s first impression of you! This workshop will help you learn how to market yourself to business employers by writing a resume that will get read, get you an interview and get you hired. 
 Friday, September 12                                    11:30 a.m.                                     The Career Center

Mock Interviews-Health Professional Schools

Get out your best suit and let us get out the nerves for your health professional school entrance interview. Learn tips to polish your interview skills. This event is intended only for students applying to health professional schools. Space is limited.
Friday, September 12                                     2 p.m.                                                 The Career Center

How to Work the LSAC Law Forum

Are you nervous about how to approach admissions representatives and what questions to ask at the upcoming LSAC Law Forum? Learn how to navigate and make the most of the LSAC Law Forum (scheduled for September 26 and 27). This workshop in intended for juniors and seniors.
Thursday, September 18                         4 p.m.                                                 The Career Center

Discover Your Major
Not sure what to major in? This interactive workshop will help you discover the answer! A career counselor walks you through the career discovery process and helps you identify occupational interests.
Friday, September 19                                     11:30 a.m.                                    The Career Center

Resumes That Rock
If you do not have a resume and are confused about where to begin, this is the workshop for you! Learn how to market yourself to an employer, by writing a resume that will get read, get you an interview and get you hired! Expert career counselors explain a step-by-step process for construction of a highly effective and professional resume.
Monday, September 22                                    4:30 p.m.                                     The Career Center

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop for International Students
The Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs and The Career Center offer a comprehensive workshop for all international students who will be applying for Optional Practical Training. The workshop is designed for students in F-1 status. It provides information on a type of employment authorization granted through The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that is available before and after you complete your studies. Optional Practical Training provides actual employment experience in your chosen profession, and it’s purpose is to complement your educational experience. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, September 24                         11:15 a.m.                                     141 Mack Student Center

Resume Writing (CSTEP Students Only)
This workshop is exclusively for students enrolled in the Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Programs. An expert career counselor will explain a step-by-step resume development process that will help you construct a personalized and professional resume!
Wednesday, September 24                        Common Hour                                    The Career Center

Interview to Impress Level 1
Learn the secrets of successful interviews! This workshop highlights the formats and stages of the interview process. A professional career counselor covers specific strategies for effective interviewing in many situations, including on-campus interviews. This workshop is mandatory for all PrideRecruiting participants.
Thursday, September 25                         11:30 a.m.                                     The Career Center

Interview to Impress Level 1
Learn the secrets of successful interviews! This workshop highlights the formats and stages of the interview process. A professional career counselor covers specific strategies for effective interviewing in many situations, including on-campus interviews. This workshop is mandatory for all PrideRecruiting participants.
Thursday, October 2                                     4:30 p.m.                                     The Career Center

Pre-Med Jump Start
Sponsored by The Princeton Review, this workshop is the premier event for first-year and sophomore students. Representatives will provide up-to-date information about medical school admissions, what to expect on the MCAT, and what medical schools expect from you.
Friday, October 3                                    2-5 p.m.                                     208 C.V. Starr Hall

Interview to Impress Level 1
Learn the secrets of successful interviews! This workshop highlights the formats and stages of the interview process. A professional career counselor covers specific strategies for effective interviewing in many situations, including on-campus interviews. This workshop is mandatory for all PrideRecruiting participants.
Wednesday, October 8                                     Common Hour                                     The Career Center

Internship Orientation
This workshop provides information about the benefits of an internship, the most suitable time to take part in an internship, conducting a successful search, applying for an internship and gaining the most from the experience. Attendance an Internship Orientation is mandatory for participation in the InternshipRecruiting Program.
Friday, October 10                                     11:30 a.m.                                     The Career Center

Resume Writing for Educators
Learn how to market yourself to school districts by writing a resume that will get read, get you an interview and get you hired!
Monday, October 13                                    4 p.m.                                                 The Career Center

Interview to Impress Level 2
This workshop is aimed at helping you implement your interview know-how. As with most things in life, we get better at interviewing when we practice. During this interactive workshop you will be put through the paces of interviewing in order to develop your interviewing style and confidence. With these new skills you are on your way to job search success!
Monday, October 13                                     4:30 p.m.                                    The Career Center

Zarb School of Business-Resume Writing
Your resume is an employer’s first impression of you.! This workshop will help you learn how to market yourself to business employers by writing a resume that will get read, get you an interview and get you hired.
 Monday, October 20                                     4:30 p.m.                                     The Career Center

Internship Orientation
This workshop provides information about the benefits of an internship, the most suitable time to take part in an internship, conducting a successful search, applying for an internship and gaining the most from the experience. Attendance an Internship Orientation is mandatory for participation in the InternshipRecruiting Program.
Tuesday, October 21                                     4 p.m.                                                 The Career Center

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop for International Students
The Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs and The Career Center offer a comprehensive workshop for all international students who will be applying for Optional Practical Training. The workshop is designed for students in F-1 status. It provides information on a type of employment authorization granted through The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that is available before and after you complete your studies. Optional Practical Training provides actual employment experience in your chosen profession, and it’s purpose is to complement your educational experience. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, October 22                         11:15 a.m.                         141 Mack Student Center

RTVF Internships Workshop brought to you by the RTVF Department and The Career Center
This is a workshop designed specifically to assist you to understand the process of, finding and landing that vital internship. All junior and senior students interested in participating in a January or Spring internship should attend.
Wednesday, October 22                         Common Hour                         Studio A, Dempster Hall           

Interview to Impress Level 1
Learn the secrets of successful interviews! This workshop highlights the formats and stages of the interview process. A professional career counselor covers specific strategies for effective interviewing in many situations, including on-campus interviews. This workshop is mandatory for all PrideRecruiting participants.
Thursday, October 23                                     11:30 a.m.                         The Career Center

Portfolio Creation for Educators
Are you overwhelmed with the idea of developing a teaching portfolio and using it on an interview? Learn constructive techniques and creative ideas at this interactive workshop.
Thursday, October 23                                     4 p.m.                                    The Career Center

Resume Writing for HCLAS Majors
This workshop for HCLAS majors will teach the fundamentals of resume writing and help you develop a personal and professional resume using a step-by-step process.
Friday, October 24                                     11:30 a.m.                        The Career Center

Find Your Future
Learn more about how you can truly contribute to your own success! This workshop will help you understand how to choose a major and how that major choice can fit into your overall goals. Informed decision making and having a direction can help you carve out the future you want! Space is limited so R.S.V.P. early to reserve your seat.
Friday, October 24                                     1:30 p.m.                        The Career Center

Interview to Impress Level 1
Learn the secrets of successful interviews! This workshop highlights the formats and stages of the interview process. A professional career counselor covers specific strategies for effective interviewing in many situations, including on-campus interviews. This workshop is mandatory for all PrideRecruiting participants.
Tuesday, October 28                        4:30 p.m.                         The Career Center

Interview Techniques for Educators
Learn successful interviewing tips for teaching positions, practice answering questions and share your experiences with other students.
Wednesday, October 29                        4 p.m.                         The Career Center

Resume Writing for HCLAS Majors
This workshop for HCLAS majors will teach you the fundamentals of resume writing
and help you develop a personal and professional resume using a step-by-step process.
Monday, November 3                        4:30 p.m.                        The Career Center

Interview to Impress Level 2
This workshop is aimed at helping you implement your interview know-how. As with most things in life, we get better at interviewing when we practice. During this interactive workshop you will be put through the paces of interviewing in order to develop your interviewing style and confidence. With these new skills you are on your way to job search success!
Wednesday, November 5                        Common Hour                        The Career Center

Interview to Impress Level 1
Learn the secrets of successful interviews! This workshop highlights the formats and stages of the interview process. A professional career counselor covers specific strategies for effective interviewing in many situations, including on-campus interviews. This workshop is mandatory for all PrideRecruiting participants.
Monday, November 10                         4:30 p.m.                         The Career Center

Internship Orientation
This workshop provides information about the benefits of an internship, the most suitable time to take part in an internship, conducting a successful search, applying for an internship and gaining the most from the experience. Attendance at an Internship Orientation is mandatory for participation in the InternshipRecruiting Program
Wednesday, November 12                         Common Hour                         The Career Center

Resume Writing for Educators
Learn how to market yourself to school districts by writing a resume that will get read, get you an interview and get you hired!
Thursday, November 13                         4 p.m.                         The Career Center

All About: Benefits and Salary Negotiation
This program helps students understand the benefits that come along with job offers, and how to make the best use of them: medical, dental, flexible spending, 401 K/403 B, and retirement/pension plans. Learn how to effectively negotiate job offers and the proper etiquette for accepting or declining job offers.
Friday, November 14                         Noon                         The Career Center

Interview to Impress Level 2
This workshop is aimed at helping you implement your interview know-how. As with most things in life, we get better at interviewing when we practice. During this interactive workshop you will be put through the paces of interviewing in order to develop your interviewing style and confidence. With these new skills you are on your way to job search success!
Tuesday, November 18                         11:30 a.m.                         The Career Center

Interview Techniques for Educators
Learn successful interviewing tips for teaching positions, practice answering questions and share your experiences with other students.
Tuesday, November 18                         4 p.m.                         The Career Center

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop for International Students
The Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs and The Career Center offer a comprehensive workshop for all international students who will be applying for Curricular Practical Training. This workshop is designed for students in F-1 status. It provides information on a type of employment that is available prior to completion of your studies. Curricular Practical Training work authorization allows international students to participate in internships, cooperative education, or practicum’s that are integral to their program of study. CPT can be granted by the designated school official only with the recommendation of the student’s academic advisor or, in the advisor’s absence, the department director and instructor. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, November 19                         11:15 a.m.                         141 Student Center

Resume Writing, Internships & Interview Tips
Are you planning on getting experience in the health field? Meet with a representative from the Career Center for tips to make yourself a stronger candidate. This workshop is intended for students currently seeking volunteer work or internship experience in health related areas.
Friday, November 21                         2 p.m.                        Advisement, Memorial Hall

Portfolio Creation for Educators
Are you overwhelmed with the idea of developing a teaching portfolio and using it on an interview? Learn constructive techniques and creative ideas at this interactive workshop.
Monday, November 24                        4 p.m.                         The Career Center