General Career Development Resources

FALL 2024 - Career Development Courses

Resume Writing 101 Series

  • Applicant Tracking System & Resume Format - This course is aimed to deepen your understanding of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) guidelines and best practices. Specifically, you will learn 1) What is an ATS 2) What are ways to get past ATS and 3) How to create an ATS compatible format.
  • Resume Achievement Statements - This course is designed to teach you about writing achievement statements to boost up your resume. Specifically, you will learn  1) What is an achievement statement 2) Why are achievement statements important in a resume and 3) How to write an effective achievement statement.

Level-Up Your LinkedIn

  • How to Write the Headline, About, & Work Experience - This course is designed to teach you how to create your LinkedIn Headline, About, and Work Experience sections. Specifically, you will learn  1) Why are the Headline, About, and Work Experience sections important 2) How keywords can effect your LinkedIn profile experience and engagement and 3) How to write an effective Headline, About, and Work Experience section that accurately reflects your personal brand and career aspirations.

Interviewing Essentials

  • How to Ace Your Interview - This course is designed to teach you about interview strategies and tips for success. Specifically, you will learn  1) The different interview types, set ups, and modalities 2) Tips and techniques to answer common interview questions including general and behavioral based and 3) Interview etiquette and public speaking best practices.

Networking 101

  • Essential Tips & Tricks - What exactly is networking, and why is it worth the investment? Perhaps more importantly, how do you get started? In this course, we’ll unpack those answers. You’ll also learn more specifically about: crafting an elevator pitch, preparing for an informational interview, and navigating a networking event.

Self Exploration Series

  • Mind Mapping to Clarify Your Vision - Mind mapping is a tool that will help you capture all of the information and ideas surrounding a centralized theme or topic, such as your future goals or vision. Not sure what your vision is yet? Mind mapping is also a great brainstorming tool, allowing you to stimulate brain activity and create new pathways to generate ideas and connections you weren't aware of yet!
  • Assessing Your Strengths, Interests, and Drivers - Throughout this course you will learn more about three assessment tools that will help you dive deep into your strengths, interests, and drivers. What are you good at? Leveraging your strengths boosts self-confidence and performance. What tasks do you enjoy? Following your interests makes work feel fun and engaging. What drives you in your work? When you answer an innate calling you will feel a greater sense of purpose.
  • Navigate Hidden Barriers, Build a Growth Mindset, & Plan an Effective Job Search - This course will help you address the hidden mental barriers that might be getting in the way of your job search: your limiting beliefs or fixed mindset! Through interactive practices you will learn to recognize and address these beliefs, and construct a more empowering narrative for yourself. Then, learn how to effectively prepare for a job search while staying focused on developing a mindset for success.
  • Determine Your Values, Find the Right Workplace & Thrive - This course will help you identify your values. Practicing your core values infuses work with a greater sense of purpose and empowers you to make career choices that align with your authentic self. Showing up as your authentic self is key to feeling more confident, passionate, and invested at work.

 

SPRING 2024
LinkedIn Profile Review Lab (04/22/2024)
 
Mindset Matters: Navigating Hidden Barriers in Your Career Journey (02/16/2024)
 
Job & Internship Search Strategies: How to Leverage Your Network and Strengths (04/12/2024)
 
FALL 2023
LinkedIn Profile Essentials (9/7/2023)
 
Resume Summary Section (9/13/2023)
 
Applicant Tracking System & Resume Format (9/22/2023)
 
Resume Accomplishment Statements (9/27/2023)
 
Strategies for Job Seeking Workshop (10/5/2023)
 
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (10/31/2023)
 
Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile (11/3/2023)
 
 
SPRING 2023
Salary Negotiation Workshop
Guest presenter: Erica D'Eramo
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Skills Match: Connecting Your Resume to a Job Description
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Related Materials:  Deck from workshop