Craft your professional love story with Career Connections! Join us for a series of engaging career readiness workshops designed to empower and guide you to career success. Build your career narrative and create connections that last a lifetime as you discover the tools and resources that will help shape your professional journey.
Tuesday, February 13
Career Connections and Me | Virtual | 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Join us for a career readiness workshop with a Valentine's Day theme. Explore our three career readiness online software tools that will prepare, empower and connect you to the world of work. Fall in love with the exciting campus recruitment events featuring our employer partners, and embrace the opportunities offered by our department's career readiness events. Connect with our staff and let us help make your career dreams a reality!
Wednesday, February 14
Career Cupid Meet and Greet | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Room BG-24 | Register
Join us for an enchanting meet and greet where love meets career aspirations! Join us for games, prizes and snacks as we introduce you to the Career Connections department:
- Be charmed by our vibrant and customer-focused staff, including our new pathway coordinators, who are dedicated to providing guidance and career-readiness support tailored to your academic major and career goals
- Discover the magic of our three software tools—Handshake, Big Interview and Pathful Explore
- Fall in love with the diverse array of employer partners specifically recruiting and hiring CCP students and alumni—offering opportunities with sustainable wages
- Explore the enchanting Career Threads Closet filled with FREE professional clothing
- Immerse yourself in a variety of programs and events tailored to support your unique career path, and much more
Don't miss this chance to let Career Cupid guide you toward a future filled with professional success and fulfillment.
Thursday, February 15
Heart to Hired: Crafting an Interview-generating Résumé | Virtual | 1 p.m. | Register
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, join us for a career readiness workshop tailored to you! Uncover the secrets of creating a résumé only opens doors and connects you to exciting new opportunities. This workshop is designed to empower you with strategies to transform your résumé and set you up for success. Throughout the session, you will:
- Explore the key components of crafting a standout résumé that captures attention
- Learn how to navigate Handshake's résumé resources, including industry-standard professional résumé templates
- Discover the art of writing a compelling professional summary statement that leaves a lasting impression
- Master the skill of creating effective bullet points tailored to align with the opportunities you're preparing for
By the end of this workshop, you'll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to infuse your résumé with personality and professionalism, making it an irresistible candidate in the eyes of potential employers. Let's make your career journey a love story worth telling!