Workshops

This workshop focuses on the importance of a digital presence in the growing world of online networking. In this workshop, our career counselors will walk you through how to set up a LinkedIn account and how to use it to your advantage when looking for a job.

This workshop is held several times each semester and provides information on the development and writing of a resume and cover letter. We will cover what you should know about yourself and your prospective employer and analyze examples of good and bad resumes and cover letters. For more information on resumes types, writing tips, research tips, and references page guidelines, see our Resume and Cover Letter Guidelines

Interviewing is typically the most stressful part of the job search for many people. With preparation the interview stress can be greatly reduced. This workshop is held several times each semester and will provide you with techniques you can apply during each of the interview stages (before, during, and after). For more information on interviewing and types tips see our Interviewing Guidelines.

This workshop is designed for students who are unsure of what major to choose. In this workshop, topics such as how to choose a major, how to declare a major, and how to decide if a minor is right for you, are all discussed

Employers look for candidates who have real work experience in their field. This new workshop, offered each semester, discusses what an internship is, where to look for one and how to apply.

This workshop is designed for upperclassmen who are thinking of attending graduate school after completing their undergraduate degree. This workshop helps students identify how they can make themselves better graduate school candidates and how to decide if graduate school is a good option for them.

Have you ever been nervous about sending an email to an employer or professor? Attend this workshop to gain information on the importance of staying up to date with how to professionally communicate. In this workshop, students will learn how to effectively communicate in an increasingly digital world.

This workshop discusses the importance of networking at career fairs at CMU. This workshop touches on what to expect from a career fair and what to bring in order to successfully network.

This lightning talk discusses the importance of looking the part when going to a professional networking event. In this workshop, students will learn to distinguish between a business casual and business professional dress code and some classic techniques for looking their best.

This talk is a general overview of the upcoming career fair. What to expect, how to prepare, and what to bring are all topics discussed at this lightning talk.