February
Elevator Pitch Workshop
Friday, February 10th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PT) | In-Person
In this workshop we will create, practice, and share our unique 30-second pitches. This workshop will help you succinctly communicate your accomplishments and goals when networking.
In Collaboration | First Year Experience
Harnessing Emotional Intelligence in Your Career
Friday, February 24th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PT) | Hybrid
Emotional Intelligence is highly valued by employers in the current job market. Identify desirable Emotional Intelligence traits for employability and leadership.
In Collaboration | DBOS Positive Psychology
Student and Alumni Registration
Faculty and Staff Registration
Conversations About the Future
Tuesday, February 28th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PT) | Hybrid
Plan your academic and personal goals to frame and benefit your professional future. Workshop will include advancing ideas and strategies to enhance laying foundations for professional growth and development.
In Collaboration | International Scholars Program
Student and Alumni Registration
Faculty and Staff Registration
March
The Disney Company
Thursday, March 2nd | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PT) | Virtual
Meet and greet with former Director of Casting for Walt Disney World to gain insights on how to be a competitive candidate for an industry leading company.
In Collaboration | Professionals in Human Resources Association
Student and Alumni Registration
Faculty and Staff Registration
Industry Summit
TBD | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (PT) | In-Person
Network with industry employers to learn about opportunities for internships and employment.
In Collaboration | TBD
April
Interviewing Bootcamp
Wednesday, April 12th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PT) | Hybrid
Establishing competent interviewing skills are essential to obtaining employment. Practice your interviewing skills with professionals to gain perspective and experience to successfully articulate your accomplishments and abilities.
Student and Alumni Registration
Faculty and Staff Registration
Negotiating Your Offer Letter
Thursday, April 20th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PT) | Hybrid
Learn how to negotiate employment terms and compensation for new opportunities. This workshop will introduce strategies and appropriate points of discussion when responding to offers of employment.
In Collaboration | Human Resources
Student and Alumni Registration
Faculty and Staff Registration
January
New Student Orientation
Tuesday, January 10th | 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM (PT) | Virtual
In Collaboration | Student Life Diversity & Leadership
Career Exploration
Is it time for a career change? What’s stopping you?
Have you been contemplating a career change? Is it time to make a move? Looking for a different industry to spread your wings? This can sometimes feel daunting and ominous. This workshop with Career and Professional Development, will help reevaluate your career journey while focusing on your values.
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Engage | Breathe | Succeed
The Career and Professional Development office seeks to empower students and alumni by encouraging them to pursue a career inspired by their individual visions. This workshop will introduce the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and succeed in your career development journey. Engage and envision your career!
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Conversations About The Future
This workshop will encourage students to think about the importance of their academic and professional futures by discussing and developing their academic, professional, and personal goals. This will include information about working in the United States. Finally, it will allow students to practice more advanced levels of English such as the future-conditional tense.
In Collaboration| International Scholars Program | Student Life, Diversity & Leadership
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Career Search Strategies and Techniques
Navigate and Engage | Your Career Journey
Engage in your career journey as you navigate your academic journey. Are you seeking a new industry or establishing a succession in your industry? The Career and Professional Development office is a full comprehensive career center that will guide, coach, and empower you to articulate your accomplishments and establish connections. Join us today to learn more about how to engage in your journey.
In Collaboration | Office of Student Engagement
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CPT and OPT Workshop for International Students
This workshop on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) is open to all current F-1 students. Find out about these two important forms of off-campus work authorizations for F-1 international students. Bring your questions!
In Collaboration | Student Life Diversity & Leadership
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Document Review
Resumes | CVs | Cover Letters, Oh My!
Learn strategies to showcase and articulate your accomplishments. The focus will be on design and content of resumes, CVs, and cover letters with a distinction honing in on the differences between them. Let this professional connection be a solid one!
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Teacher Philosophy Statement Preparation Workshop
A teaching philosophy statement (TPS) allows a hiring committee to get a concise sense of your personal values and beliefs about education. In this webinar, we discussed ways to craft your TPS to highlight your journey as an educator by showcasing your background, values, and approach to teaching.
In Collaboration | Preparing Future Faculty
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Diversity Statement Workshop
In Collaboration | Preparing Future Faculty
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Interviewing
Interviewing | Strategies to Articulate Your Accomplishments
Strategize, Prepare, Execute. Gain perspective and how to answer frequently asked interview questions, articulate your personal expertise and accomplishments and be a competitive candidate.
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Marketing Leadership Experience
Have you ever had contemplated the best strategies to articulate your leadership competencies? In this workshop, we will share with you steps to communicate the unique skills in an interview and on your resume. Get ready to stand-out as an applicant who can express and highlight their unique leadership skills!
In Collaboration | Student Life, Diversity & Leadership
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Networking and Brand Management
Establishing Your Personal Board of Directors
This workshop engages students and alumni with strategies to establish and maintain relationships with mentors and methods to evolve into a successful mentee. Mentors offer unique perspective to the trajectory of one’s lifelong career journey.
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Branding | Networking | 30-Second Pitch
Review techniques to populate and use your LinkedIn account. Learn strategies to articulate your accomplishments. Let’s create, practice, and share your 30-Second pitch for when that moment happens.
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Your Digital Brand | Your Professional Development
This workshop will guide you to understand your digital brand and your professional brand. We will delve through the world of digital communication as well as the development and maintenance of a Personal Board of Directors.
In Collaboration | Office of Student Engagement
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Offer Negotiation and Financial Literacy
The Ominous World of Finances
What is your relationship with money??? Offer negotiation can be intimidating and confusing. Learn methods to navigate an employment offer. This workshop will cover many layers and the overall understanding of 401k, 403b, Roth IRA’s, salary status, and how to best negotiate the entire offer package.
In Collaboration | Psychology Professor Jason Siegel
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