Additional Workshop/Presentation Topics

Career Exploration Workshops

Orientation to Career Services
Students will learn about career counseling services, career-decision making workshops, occupational information, the Career Services online registration system (RocketJobs), career search workshops, career seminars, job fairs, on-campus interviews, and other specialized services.

Career Development Overview
Workshop participants will experience fun, career decision-making activities which illustrate the importance of assessing values, interests, abilities, aptitudes, and personality. Various campus resources and services available to help students make and implement their career decisions will be covered.

Skill Identification
This workshop will define the terms: skills, aptitudes, abilities, and competencies. Participants will analyze their past accomplishments to identify functional, job content and adaptive skills. A list of most desired employee attributes sought by the nation’s job recruiters will be handed out and reviewed. Strategies to enhance work-related skills will also be discussed.

What Can I Do With a Major In...
Students often wonder what career options are available with their major. This session offers strategies, employment possibilities, and discusses the importance of campus involvement and work-related experiences.

Occupational Exploration Workshop
The Career Services staff will customize a workshop on any occupation or major. The workshop will cover the duties and nature of the work, work settings and conditions, methods of entering the field, employment outlook, earnings, advancement possibilities, and sources of additional information.

Library Resources Scavenger Hunt
A visit to the Career Services Resource Library can be an exciting experience as students learn about the various career resources available. The scavenger hunt activity is an excellent way for students to find answers to commonly asked questions about occupations and to become familiar with the print and internet resources available.

Informational Interviews and Networking
Informational interviewing is a technique used to explore and research occupations and organizations. Informational Interviewing involves talking with people who work in an occupation you are considering. Learn how to identify potential employers and contacts who may help provide information or further contacts. Discover “first-hand” information about an occupation, gain access to the “hidden” job market, and improve your self-confidence and interviewing skills.

Job Search Workshops