CAREER PROGRAMS

CAREER PROGRAMS


Career Workshops are offered to all students and alumni to assist in developing skills to find employment. These 45-minute workshops coincide with normal class periods and are scheduled throughout the year. Look in the CSC Workshop Calendar or www.udel.edu/CSC/happening.html for dates, times and locations. All programs are free and no registration is required. Programs are held at 401 Academy Street unless otherwise noted.

RESUME AND COVER LETTER PREP This workshop teaches you how to begin writing a resume and cover letters. "Do's and Don'ts" are discussed, as well as tips to highlight your strengths and accomplishments. No prior resume writing experience is required.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION This workshop teaches you how to prepare for, and excel in, an interview. Handling tricky questions, proper attire, questions to ask the interviewer and keeping your cool will be discussed.

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES This workshop teaches you the skills to find a job in today's economy. Learn how to find and apply for both advertised and unadvertised positions, network, and research and contact potential employers.

HOW TO FIND A JOB IN... These workshops, which target job hunting in a specific field, such as business, health care, or the non-profit sector, teach you how to focus your resume, apply for advertised positions, and find out about unadvertised position s.

FINDING A SUMMER JOB This workshop teaches you how to find the best summer jobs for your priorities - be it experience, money, adventure, or a combination of these.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE JOB FAIR This workshop teaches you how to prepare for a job fair, what to wear, questions to ask, and proper follow-up.

LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS Learn how to make your application and personal statement stand out.

GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS Learn how to decide upon the right graduate school and program for you and how to apply for admission and scholarships.

Jobs ORIENTATION If you plan on participating in the Campus Interview Program, you should attend this workshop which explains how to use Blue Hen Jobs (formerly eRecruiting). Also a short overview of career services and programs will be presented.

INTERNET JOB SEARCH Using the Internet is becoming the way many people connect with jobs. The impact of this relatively new technology is not yet fully known to anyone, yet its power and capability cannot be denied. In terms of your search, the WWW can be used to explore careers of interest, find current field/industry information, conduct company research, locate and apply for current positions, etc. In this workshop you will:

•Increase awareness of UD's Bank Of America career Services Center's website www.udel.edu/CSC/
•Learn how to access and utilize web browsers
•Consider the ways that the Internet can facilitate the career development process
•Receive valuable Internet resources in your area of interest and get "connected" in your job search.