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Applying to Graduate School:  [View Schedule]
If graduate school is in your future (near or distant), attend this session for an overview of the application process. Selecting programs and managing application procedures will be addressed, and Career Center resources will be highlighted.

Developing An Internship:  [View Schedule]
Does your resume cry out for relevant work experience? Are you ready to develop a professional network? Whether you're applying for a pre-existing internship or want to create your own, this workshop will address the key aspects of setting up your experiential learning opportunity. Learn how to identify potential internship sites, receive academic credit and develop a detailed learning contract to effectively assist you in attaining the knowledge, skills and abilities that employers seek.

International Jobs, Internships & TESL Opportunities:  [View Schedule]
Dreaming of ways to broaden your horizons? Not ready to settle down into a cubicle? Come explore opportunities for employment and internships abroad. We'll consider your international employment potential, discuss the realities of working abroad and begin to develop your personal job search strategy. This workshop will also include information about teaching English as a Second Language overseas. NOTE: If you are (or will be) a certified K-12 teacher thinking about teaching overseas, you will want to attend the International Teaching Opportunities for Certified Teachers Workshop.

International Teaching Opportunities for Certified Teachers:  [View Schedule]
In this workshop for certified (or soon to be certified) K-12 teachers, we'll discuss finding employment in international schools. Come learn about finding job openings, using the internet and career fairs to network with potential overseas employers, contracts, compensation and the cultural realities of teaching abroad. Note: If you want information about other types of international jobs and internships, including Teaching English as a Second Language, you will want to attend the International Jobs, Internships & TESL Opportunities Workshop.

Interview Techniques (General):  [View Schedule]
You've almost got the job...so don't bomb the interview! We'll discuss how to prepare for the interviewing process, questions you can anticipate to be asked, and appropriate follow-up techniques. Knowing what to expect helps tone down those butterflies so you can put your best face forward and demonstrate your qualifications effectively.

Interview Techniques for Teachers:  [View Schedule]
Similar to our general interviewing workshop, yet designed specifically for education students and those who are looking for teaching careers.

Job Search in a Tight Market:  [View Schedule]
Need a job but don't know where to start? This workshop will help you discover the employment opportunities that are out there and give you the necessary tools you need to effectively market your education, skills and experience to get the job.

Network Your Way to a Job:  [View Schedule]
Have you been hearing that finding work in a competitive job market depends on who you know? Well, it's true! Are you wondering how a student can learn to network effectively? Come to this hands-on workshop and we guarantee that you will come away with the skills, confidence and specific strategies to develop your own network of professional contacts.

Preparing For A Career Fair:  [View Schedule]
Make the most of the upcoming Career Fair. Learn from a former corporate recruiter how to approach employers with confidence and make that stellar first impression. Gain great ideas on how to prepare, what to bring with you, questions to ask company reps, dressing for success and much, much more!

Resume and Cover Letter Writing for Teachers:  [View Schedule]
A general resume and cover letter writing workshop designed specifically for education students and those who are looking for teaching careers.

Resume Clinic:  [View Schedule]
Join us for this hands-on clinic and learn how to fine tune your resume to make it stand out. Prerequisite: MUST have attended one of the Resume Writing Workshops or have a completed resume that simply needs reviewing or polishing. Bring your resume on a flash drive or save it to your email account and let our counselors help you to get your resume into tip-top shape.

Resume Writing:  [View Schedule]
Need help starting a resume? Want to know what should be included in a resume and what should not? Come to this workshop to learn what to do and what not to do when writing a resume. Samples of good resumes will be discussed. We suggest you attend our Resume Clinic after you have written your resume or contact Career Services to schedule an appointment for a resume check.

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