The following workshops and events are provided by The Career Center. For more resources and to sign up for any of these workshops click here.
Creating Powerful Resumes & Cover Letters
Location: The Career Center Conference Room, 715 S. Wright
Date & Time: Monday Sep. 21, 2015, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Having a well-thought-out resume and cover letter is the key to landing an interview! Upon completion of this 30-40 minute workshop, attendees will be able to draft an effective resume and cover letter that includes all relevant experiential education.
Career Fair Prep: Maximize Your Experience
Location: The Career Center Conference Room, 715 S. Wright
Date & Time: Monday Sep. 21, 2015, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Attending one of the several career fairs offered on campus is an essential step toward obtaining internship experience or full-time employment. This 30-40 minute workshop teaches students how to prepare for a career fair, tips for navigating between employer booths, and how to follow-up afterward. Finally, students will learn of the resources offered at The Career Center to assist in this process.
Making a Major Decision
Location: Illini Union Bookstore Building 514
Date & Time: Tuesday Sep. 22, 2015, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Are you trying to figure out what major to choose? Then this workshop is for you! Learn about how you can find a major that's right for you.
Finding an Internship
Location: The Career Center Conference Room, 715 S. Wright
Date & Time: Wednesday Sep. 23, 2015, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gaining experiential educational opportunities while in college is very important when it comes to finding employment after graduation. During this 30- 40 minute workshop, students learn how to search for internship opportunities, how to conduct one's self during an internship, and how to network with company employees post-internship.
Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Fair
Location: Newmark Crane Bay - 205 North Mathews Avenue
Date & Time: Thursday Sep. 24, 2015, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend the Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Fair! Check out more information on their website.
Getting the Job: Interviewing Tips
Location: The Career Center Conference Room, 715 S. Wright
Date & Time: Friday Sep. 25, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
During an interview, candidates only have a short amount of time to portray their fit for an organization. This 30- 40 minute workshop introduces students to the most common interview styles, how to answer interview questions and follow up afterwards. This workshop also provides students with an array of resources available to them at The Career Center to help them prepare.
Global Career Opportunity - Job Search in Australia
Location: The Interview Suite 213, 616 E. Green (enter Kaplan building next to McDonald's and head to 2nd floor)
Date & Time: Friday Sep. 25, 2015, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Global Career Opportunity(GCO) is a workshop series for any students who pursue non-U.S. based global careers. This workshop highlights the job market in Australia. Panelists who used to work or are currently working in Australia will not only share their personal experience, but also explain strategies and resources for job searches in Australia and employment visa systems for foreigners.
Getting the Job: Interviewing Tips
Location: The Career Center Conference Room, 715 S. Wright
Date & Time: Tuesday Sep. 29, 2015, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
During an interview, candidates only have a short amount of time to portray their fit for an organization. This 30- 40 minute workshop introduces students to the most common interview styles, how to answer interview questions and follow up afterwards. This workshop also provides students with an array of resources available to them at The Career Center to help them prepare.
Graduate & Professional School Fair
Location: ARC Gym 1
Date & Time: Wednesday Sep. 30, 2015, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Are you interested in graduate or professional school? Representatives from graduate and professional programs throughout the United States will be available to provide information and materials regarding their specific programs. This event is open to ALL students and the public. Admission is FREE for students and there is no pre-registration required to attend.
Graduate School Admissions Q&A Panel
Location: ARC Multipurpose Room 2
Date & Time: Wednesday Sep. 30, 2015, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Planning on attending graduate school? This panel of admissions representatives will discuss how to become a competitive applicant and what they look for when admitting students.
Health Admissions Q&A Panel
Location: ARC Multipurpose Room 1
Date & Time: Wednesday Sep. 30, 2015, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Admissions representatives from several health professions schools/programs will be on hand to answer your questions.
Creating Powerful Resumes & Cover Letters
Location: The Career Center Conference Room, 715 S. Wright
Date & Time: Wednesday Sep. 30, 2015, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Having a well-thought-out resume and cover letter is the key to landing an interview! Upon completion of this 30-40 minute workshop, attendees will be able to draft an effective resume and cover letter that includes all relevant experiential education.
Finding an Internship
Location: The Career Center Conference Room, 715 S. Wright
Date & Time: Thursday Oct. 1, 2015, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gaining experiential educational opportunities while in college is very important when it comes to finding employment after graduation. During this 30- 40 minute workshop, students learn how to search for internship opportunities, how to conduct one's self during an internship, and how to network with company employees post-internship.
Exploring Graduate School
Location: The Interview Suite 213, 616 E. Green (enter Kaplan building next to McDonald's and head to 2nd floor)
Date & Time: Thursday Oct. 1, 2015, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Interested in attending graduate school? This workshop will discuss how to decide if graduate school is for you. We will also talk about how to research schools and find a program that's a good fit.
Job Search Seminar for International Students
Location: BIF Auditorium
Date & Time: Friday Oct. 2, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM