Career Services offers presentations for groups on campus including classes and student
organizations. We can present to your group on a variety of career-related topics. Please give us a minimum of one week's notice for all events. We will make every effort to work with you and fulfill your request, but we cannot
guarantee availability with less than one week's notice or for events scheduled to
take place after 5 p.m.
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The following presentations are organized around the professional development competencies
identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE is a professional organization that connects college career educators and business
recruiters to provide resources and research identifying best practices for professional
development and recruiting. The NACE competencies are a set of transferable skills
that are highly sought by employers and that prepare students to excel academically
and thrive professionally. All of these presentations are available upon request.
NACE Competencies:
(1) Career & Self-Development, (2) Communication, (3) Critical Thinking, (4) Equity
& Inclusion, (5) Leadership, (6) Professionalism, (7) Teamwork, and (8) Technology.
To request a Career Services presentation, please fill out our request form.
Presentations Offered
AI and the Job Search (50 minutes)
Discover how AI is transforming the job search and hiring process and how it affects
the way opportunities are found and talent is recognized. We will explore practical
strategies for utilizing AI effectively and responsibly.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8
Career Fair Prep (50 minutes)
Is there more to Career Fair than bringing a few copies of my resume? Absolutely,
and with a plan, there is a much higher chance of reaching your career fair goals.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, & 6
Cover Letters (25 minutes)
Cover letters may be the determining factor in the final decision. The key is quality
over quantity. We will discuss strategies to ensure the cover letter shows a clear
match between the student and the job/company.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8
Experiential Learning Opportunities (50 minutes)
Explore how co-ops, internships, classroom projects, student organizations, informational
interviews, and job shadowing can unlock opportunities, build your skills, and set
you apart in your career journey. Discover how these experiences can help you stand
out to employers.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, & 5
Interview Basics (25 minutes)
Tips and tricks on how to be prepared and present your best self during an interview,
including the STAR method.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
Interviews in Depth (50 minutes)
Same as above and includes example questions and how to answer them.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
Job Offer Evaluation and Negotiation (25 minutes)
Congrats, you got the offer! Ensure you have the tools to evaluate and negotiate (if
and when you should).
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
Job Search Strategies and Resources (25 minutes)
Only 20% of jobs are posted on the internet. Students will learn skills and strategies
for an effective search. Search smarter, not harder. Unlock possibilities, and create
an action plan that will get you going.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, & 8
Personal Branding, Networking, and LinkedIn (50 minutes)
Connections = Opportunities
Many underestimate the power of an introduction. When asked, “Tell me about yourself,”
what do they really want to know? Is networking as scary as it seems? It doesn't have
to be.
94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates. Is your profile ready? Students
will learn how to write an effective summary, key profile components, and how to make
LinkedIn work for you.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
Reflection, Exploration, and Goal Setting (50 minutes)
You have to start somewhere. Figure out how to leverage your strengths and improve
upon weaknesses to prepare for your future.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8
Resume Basics (25 minutes)
A recruiter may only spend five seconds looking at a resume. We will review the content
and organization necessary for an effective resume.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8
Resumes: Beyond the Basics (50 minutes)
More employers are hiring based on candidates' skills. This presentation describes
what a skills-based resume is and how to make one.
Competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8
Groups Served
We regularly present to the following student groups:
- Classes, including Biology, Business, Human Factors, Kinesiology, MMET, Psychology,
Social Sciences, and Theatre
- Write-D groups
- Graduate Student Government
- Black Student Association
- Indian Student Association
- Greek organizations
- Departmental student employee groups
Add your group to our list!