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Workshop Schedule

These workshops are held in the Office of Career Services Conference Room (100 East 8th Street) unless noted otherwise.

Preparing Your Resume
Skills for Successful Interviewing
Developing Your Personal Job Search Plan

SENIOR ORIENTATION SESSION
For seniors not preparing to be teachers, these thirty-minute sessions provide an overview of the services of our office, the process of registering to use our services, as well as how to establish your letters of recommendation.
Friday, September 5     11:00-11:30 a.m.
Monday, September 8     4:00-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 11     11:00-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 18     11:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 23     4:00-4:30 p.m.

DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL JOB SEARCH PLAN
This workshop focuses on developing strategies needed to manage an effective job search. Topics include the role of goal setting, methods of effective job search organization, identifying resource materials and support systems, use of personal networking, and setting up career information interviews.
Tuesday, October 21 4:00-4:50 p.m.

PREPARING YOUR RESUME
This workshop provides the key elements to writing an effective resume and cover letter. Issues covered include analyzing and focusing education, work experiences, and activities to emphasize personal strengths, skills and goals.
Wednesday, September 10 4:00-4:50 p.m.
Tuesday, September 30 11:00-11:50 a.m.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING
This workshop covers how to interview effectively. It provides clues on interview preparation, (e.g. identifying materials on organizations), overcoming interview anxiety and offers suggestions on appropriate dress. It also examines types of questions that you may be asked, as well as questions to ask the interviewer.
Tuesday, September 16    11:00 a.m.Maas Conference Room
Thursday, September 25    11:00 a.m.Maas Conference Room

GRE TEST PREPARATION
The GRE (Graduate Records Exam) is required for entrance into many graduate programs. Attend the
information session for tips on GRE test preparation.