Career Center for Science and Engineering workshops

The Career Center for Science and Engineering (CCSE) regularly conducts workshops on resume/cover letter writing, interviewing, the job-search, and related topics as well as orientations to on-campus interviewing.

November 2006 Calendar

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December 2006 Calendar

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Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Having a good resume is essential to being invited for an interview. Learn how to create a resume that reflects your greatest strengths and talents. Increase your understanding of how resumes are screened during the application process and target your resume towards career goals. Cover letters, electronic and federal resumes will also be discussed.

Job Search Strategies

Need a job? This workshop outlines the fundamentals of a successful job search campaign from start to finish. Learn how to target your job search effectively and tips to give you the competitive edge. Explore some of the best strategies, jobsites, and resources available.

The Art of Professional Connections

Many students dread networking, but it’s the most successful job search technique. This workshop debunks networking myths and breaks the process down into manageable and comfortable steps. Leave with a strategy for establishing and maintaining career contacts. Whether you’re job searching, exploring career options or researching graduate schools, this workshop will help you meet your goals.

Considering Graduate & Professional School

Graduate or professional school may be the next step toward your career goals. This workshop teaches students how to assess career goals, evaluate graduate schools and degree programs, navigate application processes, plan for important timelines and identify sources of funding.

Writing Personal Statements

Get started writing this important piece of your graduate school application. Learn how to write a personal statement, pitfalls to avoid, and hints for impressing admissions committees. Feel free to bring a draft if you have one.

Interviewing Basics

Do you want to feel more confident while interviewing? Attend this workshop to brush up on your general interviewing skills. Topics include interview formats and questions, employer research, appropriate interview attire, and post-interview follow-up.

Advanced Interviewing Strategies

Examine key interviewing techniques in greater detail. Topics covered include behavioral interviewing, “trick” questions, case questions, and group interviewing.

Internships, Co-ops and Research Opportunities

Career-related experience allows students to apply academic learning to real-life situations and provides a competitive edge in the job market. This workshop provides general information including: the differences between internships, co-ops and research opportunities, where to look, how to apply, application deadlines, resources, credit and compensation.