Workshop Descriptions

• Resumes That Get Results
• Developing Your Job Search Plan
• Networking…Get With It!
• Ace That Interview
• Classroom to Career
• Negotiating Your Salary
• Getting Started with LinkedIn
• Maximizing LinkedIn
• Business Etiquette
• Stand Out In a Crowd

To view dates, times, locations and to register for workshops, visit College Central Network.

Resumes That Get Results – 2 hours
Understand the purpose, review the general guidelines and learn how to develop a “resume that WILL get results”. You will be given an opportunity to put together the initial building blocks of your resume including a Summary, Employment History, Job Responsibilities and Accomplishments.

Ace That Interview – 2 hours
Review general guidelines to improve your interviewing skills and gain a “behind the scenes” insight into the interview process. Learn about the different types of interviews, overcoming obstacles and avoiding common mistakes. Practice your interviewing skills and receive valuable feedback pertaining to your strengths and areas for improvement. Topics to be covered are Basic Guidelines, Traditional Questions, Behavioral Based Questions and Telephone Interviews

Developing Your Job Search Plan – 2 hours
Explore the importance of having a Job Search Plan. Learn about the general guidelines and key parts that make it an effective tool and gain more insight on how to develop and evaluate a target list of companies for your job search. Walk out of the session with a strong start in developing a focused PLAN for your success!

Networking- Get With It! – 2 hours
Learn how to take control of your job search through networking - how to get your message out, develop referrals and gain insight into your target market. This session will help you understand what effective networking is and the role it plays in your job search. Learn why it is often considered to be the most important tool you use when looking for a job and get practical advice on how to break through any resistance you may have to “get with it!”

Business Etiquette – 2 hours
Understand the basics of workplace, technology (techno), and dining etiquette that will assist you in developing and maintaining a successful career

Classroom to Career (formerly New Job: Tips for Success) – 1 hour
(Mandatory for all Co-op students)
 Learn the secrets to understanding the skills today's employers are seeking. Mastering these high-demand skills will help you transition into the workplace and achieve success throughout your career.

Getting Started with LinkedIn – 1.5 hours
Gain an understanding of how using LinkedIn can assist in your job search efforts while learning how to create your profile and establish your initial contacts.

Maximizing LinkedIn – 1.5 hours
Explore Groups, Company information, reaching out to Contacts and searching for jobs to maximize your efforts on LinkedIn.

Stand Out In a Crowd – 1 hour
Explore how to maximize your efforts when attending a Job Fair. Learn some general guidelines and gain a better understanding of what prospective employers are looking for and how best “to work” the event!

Negotiating Your Salary – 1.5 hours
Learn how to successfully negotiate your new salary by recognizing what can be negotiated and the steps involved with the process, along with gaining an understanding for effectively closing out your job search. You will have the opportunity to practice through role playing what you learn during this workshop