Workshops
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Questions about workshops and requests for workshop presentations at other campus locations are handled through the Outreach Coordinator, Stuart Karaffa, karaffa2(at)illinois(dot)edu
Career Paths: Making the Next Step
Learn the steps to take that will put you on the right career path.
Finding a Major That Fits
Learn how to identify your interests, connect them to possible majors, and use the web to explore majors.
Exploring Careers in Government
Explore career opportunities available in the government and the benefits involved.
Mastering the Federal Application Process
Learn about KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities) as required for federal applications.
Nonprofit Organizations: The Job Search
Learn how Nonprofit organizations can fit into your job search
Understanding Nonprofit Organizations
Learn all about Nonprofit organizations
Exploring Grad School Options
Thinking about graduate school? Learn about how to make the choice, explore your options, and prepare yourself for graduate education.
Preparing for Your First Year of Grad School
Learn about what you should expect in your first year of grad school
Selecting Grad School Options
Do you know you’re applying to grad school next year? Or are you currently in the application process? Attend this workshop to hear about the factors to consider and the questions to ask when choosing the right graduate program for you.
Culture of the American Workplace
For International Students, an orientation to what you will encounter in the American workplace and how to prepare and adapt to the cultural dynamics.
Finding a Major for International Students
For International Students, tips to help you find a major that is right for you.
International Resources at The Career Center
Overview of Career Center resources for international students looking to navigate the world of internships and employers friendly to international students.
Internships for International Students
International students will learn both strategies for seeking internships and regulations for paid and unpaid internships.
Interviewing for International Students
Learn about interviewing skills
Job Search American Style
For international students, learn strategies to help familiarize yourself with the expectations of the job search in the American culture: cover letters, resumes, professional dress, and the interview process.
Researching Career Opportunities for International Students
Learn about career databases and online resources that can help you explore careers and target employers.
Winning Resumes for International Students
For international students, walk through the process of creating an American resume and learn the differences between American resumes and international resumes/CVs.
Career Fairs: Make an Impression
Learn how to best approach a career fair in order to make a good impression and get the most out of your time at the event.
Internship Essentials
Learn how to search for and successfully obtain career related work experiences.
Managing Your Online Persona
Make sure your online information makes the right first impression.
Networking Your Job Search
Learn how your network can serve as a resource for your job search and career.
Researching Career Opportunities
Learn how and why to use online tools (LexisNexis, Corporate Affiliations, etc.) to research employers when during the internship and job hunt. Bring a wireless laptop for hands-on practice.
Salary Negotiation
What are you worth? This workshop teaches you how to negotiate your salary through a series of special techniques.
Successful Interviewing
A one hour workshop that includes types of interviews, interview preparation and responses to typical behavioral questions.
Winning Resumes and Cover Letters
The basics of writing a resume including format and objectives in a one hour workshop. Cover letters and special situations are also addressed.
Anatomy of a Successful Pre-Health Student
Learn what types of experiences, courses, characteristics, and skills are required to be successful in gaining admission to various health professional programs.
Professional Etiquette #1: General Etiquette
The first of the three part series outlines general etiquette guidelines that everyone needs to know when approaching any professional situation. Meeting an employer for the first time? From making an impression in the room to what NOT to eat when you are attending a networking meal, learn about the do's and don'ts of professional etiquette!
Professional Etiquette #2: Corporate Culture
The second of the three part series outlines how to behave in a corporate office environment. Attending an office visit? Here's how to distinguish if this company is the right fit for you and also how to make the best impression to secure that offer!
Professional Etiquette #3: Technology Etiquette
The last of the three part series outlines how professional etiquette changes with today's technologically charged workforce. Writing a professional e-mail? Is texting approriate during work hours? Learn the rules of technology in the workplace!
